Zeta strives to honor the community by using the four founding princples to touch the lives of people- old & young, greek & non-greek, men & women. Zeta aims to build leaders who value education and service in everyday life. Z-HOPE - Zetas Helping Other People Excel From the Sorority's inception, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. has long demonstrated an interest in serving the needs of the community. Spanning the Sorority's nearly thirty-year partnership with the March of Dimes to its relationship with the Human Genome Project, Zeta Phi Beta has been at the forefront of anticipating the ever-changing needs of society. It is within this framework that International Grand Basileus Barbara C. Moore proudly introduces the new International Service Initiative for Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.: Z-HOPE: Zetas Helping Other People Excel. "Since 1920, our national service programs have evolved to meet the critical societal needs of the time," said International Grand Basileus Moore. "This administration has identified some key areas of concern as part of our programmatic thrust, and all of our efforts will be consolidated under the banner of Z-HOPE." Stork's Nest Since 1972, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority has enjoyed a partnership with the March of Dimes in an effort to encourage women to seek prenatal care within the first trimester of pregnancy, thereby increasing the prevention of birth defects and infant mortality. Nationwide, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. sponsors over 175 Stork's Nests. Last year, the Stork's Nest program served over 28,000 women. The Stork's Nest Program is designed to promote prenatal care participation and healthy behaviors during the pregnancy through two components - incentives and education. Stork's Nest clients "earn" points toward incentives, such as maternity or baby care items, through a variety of positive, health-promoting activities such as attending prenatal care appointments, participating in prenatal education classes, keeping appointments for well-baby visits. The Stork's Nest prenatal education sessions provide information, educational materials, and a variety of other resources and referrals that help clients take good care of themselves and their babies. National Education Foundation Education is a valuable. Zeta aims to help every individual better themselves with the power of knowledge. This program is designed to provide scholarships to worthy students advocating for the enhancement of their lives and minds. Local Programs from Omega Theta 1. Finer Freshmen: a introduction to your resources on campus 2. KU Med Trick or Treat 3. First Step Womens Transitional Home Thanksgiving 4. Love Bug: an STD/STI Awareness program 5. Adopt-a-family 6. Men's Appreciation 7. Bri T Chisholm Bone Marrow Drive 8. Quality: a guide to professionalism and resumes