Alpha Derby Weekend - Ice Cold Derby Experience

Funds raised from Alpha Derby Weekend will directly support the Metro Atlanta community and the impactful work of the education foundations and organizations listed below. We encourage you to explore each organization’s website to learn more about their important initiatives and the meaningful impact your contributions will have right here in your community. Additionally, as all of these organizations are recognized 501(c)(3) education foundations, your donations are tax-deductible.

3D Girls Inc.

At the heart of 3D Girls, Inc. are its core values: DIVINE, DEVOTED, and DRIVEN service. These values guide everything that we do, from our mentoring programs to our community outreach efforts. 3D Girls, Inc. believes in the power of connection, collaboration, and collective action to create positive change in the lives of young women, girls, and families.

Every Girl Shines

Every Girl Shines is the vision of founder, Carrisa Jones. In 2008, serving as a Youth Director for her church, Carrisa realized that there was no support network for the young women in her community. Wanting to provide an inclusive space for them to lean on and learn from each other, she along with former Vice President of Board, Melva Robertson, started Angels Ministry which has since transformed into Every Girl Shines.

Every Girl Shines is focused on developing middle and high school girls by pairing them with professional women who will lead them to creating a better world. By learning the values of loving, leading and living from strong female role models, stars of Every Girl Shines will feel empowered to shine bright like a diamond!

Scholarship Education Outreach

Scholarship Education Outreach is a national nonprofit organization focused on delivering measurable student outcomes that increase scholarship access, strengthen workforce readiness, and expand pathways to long-term economic mobility.

We work at the intersection of education, workforce development, and equity – designing structured, scalable systems that move students from uncertainty to opportunity.

Through school, community, and national partnerships, we equip students with the strategies, tools, and guidance needed to successfully navigate scholarships, postsecondary pathways, and career opportunities. Our approach is rooted in data, driven by outcomes, and designed for replication and scale.

The Diamond Girls Program

Cheertastic Co Allstar Cheer is a Cheer Organization located in Lawrenceville, Ga.

Here at the Diamond Mine, our staff provides one of the best, most disciplined training programs in the industry for Cheer. We teach our athletes to excel in all areas of All Star Cheer and we strongly believe that our success originates from the dedication and commitment of our athletes and their parents.

Our athletes are self-driven and motivated to achieve their goals, and we encourage positive attitudes and respectful behavior at all times.

Eagles Landing Christian Academy

Girls Who Brunch Tour

The mission of the Girls Who Brunch Tour, a 501(c)(3) organization, is to cultivate, inspire, and empower at-risk girls ages 9–17 by equipping them with the tools, resources, and experiences needed to thrive mentally, physically, and emotionally.

Girls Who Brunch Tour is more than an event; it is a movement and a pipeline to leadership. Through mentorship, hands-on workshops, wellness activations, and real-world skill-building, we prepare girls to walk confidently in their identities, use their voices, and step into their power as future leaders and change-makers.

The RKL Education Foundation

Duluth/Gwinnett County

The RKL Education Foundation, Inc.(RKLEF) is a 501(C) (3) nonprofit organization based in Gwinnett County, GA. RKLEF was established in May 14, 2002 by nine men interested in consolidating their efforts in mentoring youth while uplifting humanity through charitable, educational, and social activities. The Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Rho Kappa Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. seated in Duluth, Georgia.

Sigma Eta Lambda Foundation

Loganville-Conyers/Walton County

The Sigma Eta Lambda Foundation, Inc. believes that learning should last a lifetime, and our commitment to that belief is carried out through scholarships available to students pursuing undergraduate degrees. Your gift could make the difference in the lives of young people for years to come. Learn more about how your investment in The Sigma Eta Lambda Foundation, Inc can positively impact the citizens of Newton/Rockdale/Walton counties.

Randal D. Ponder Memorial Scholarship

Stockbridge/Henry County

In an effort to provide financial support to deserving high school seniors, the Rho Sigma Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. established the Randal D. Ponder Memorial Scholarship. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. develops leaders, promotes brotherhood and academic excellence, while providing service and advocacy for communities. This scholarship is named in honor of one of the Chapter’s Founders who was a trailblazer in the area of education in the Henry County area.

Tau Gamma Lambda Education Foundation

TGL Education Foundation proudly serves the communities of Alpharetta, Sandy Springs, and Roswell, Georgia, with a mission grounded in uplifting individuals and strengthening the community through education, mentorship, and service.

Our guiding objectives are:

To stimulate the ambition of our members
To prepare them for maximum usefulness in advancing humanity, freedom, and the dignity of the individual
To encourage the highest and noblest ideals of manhood
To assist underserved and disadvantaged populations in achieving greater social, economic, and intellectual success

Community Impact

Educational Empowerment – G.E.N.T.S. Program
Tau Gamma Lambda partnered with Independence High School to deliver components of the Go to High School, Go to College initiative through the G.E.N.T.S. (Gentlemen Engaged in Noble Thinking Successfully) Program. Through a series of interactive sessions, students were equipped with:

Entrepreneurial knowledge
Proper etiquette and social skills
Tools to identify personal strengths and areas for growth

These sessions were designed to prepare young men for academic success and leadership in their future endeavors.

Community Service – Gifts of Light Program
Tau Gamma Lambda also participated in the Gifts of Light Program, sponsored by the Roswell Police Department. This initiative provides holiday gifts to residents in local nursing and rehabilitation centers, bringing joy and support to members of the community who need it most.

The Omicron Phi Lambda Education Foundation

East Point/South Fulton County

The Omicron Phi Lambda Education Foundation, Inc. is the non-profit charitable arm of the Omicron Phi Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. which focuses on scholarship, programs, and training and development of the youth. The Educational Foundation encompasses the implementation of the Go-to-High School Go-to-College initiative, Project Alpha, voter Education / Registration efforts, The Hobart Jarrett Debate Competition, Leadership Development Institutes, and the professional and personal development thrust of the Fraternity – Alpha University.

The Henry Arthur Callis Education Foundation

Marietta/Cobb County

In its relatively short history, the Omicron Mu Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity has worked as a prominent and guiding force throughout Cobb County. Through its involvement with local organizations such as the Cobb Chamber of Commerce, the Cobb Community Collaborative, 100 Black Men of America – Cobb County Chapter, the March of Dimes, Communities and Schools, Hands on Atlanta, Boy Scouts of America, and the NAACP, the Brothers of Omicron Mu Lambda have consistently followed the Fraternity’s motto of being “…servants of all