On August 26, 1998 The Delta Iota Lambda Educational Foundation, now the Alpha Onward & Upward Foundation, was been duly incorporated under the laws of the State of Georgia on the effective date stated above by the filing of articles of incorporation in the office of the Secretary of State and by the paying of fees as provided by Title 14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotate; is a registered 501c3 organization in the state of Georgia.

For nearly two decades the mission of the Alpha Onward & Upward Foundation is to fund the education programs of Alpha-COLGA (The Delta Iota Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.). The corporation is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, and scientific purposes, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 50l(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code.

The Alpha Onward & Upward Foundation provides services including, but not limited to:

•  Financial literacy forums and business empowerment seminars

•  Community unity activities honoring persons of great distinction contributing to the Columbus community

•  Voter registration drives

•  Food bank services

•  Clothing bank services

•  Scholarships

•  Mentoring and counseling to area youth

Individual and corporate sponsors like you help fund The Alpha Onward & Upward Foundation, and the foundation’s 501c3 status makes your generous contributions tax deductible. Help us shape the lives of these future business leaders, healthcare professionals, lawyers, educators, and fathers by making a donation today!

THE EXECUTIVE BOARD

Chairman Emeritus — Dr. Robert L. Wright, Jr.

Chairman — SirMichael D. Jones

Chief Financial Officer — Lamar Barnett

Operations — Vincent McNeil

Scholarship Chair — Cecilio A. Gill, Jr.

Member — Vincent B. Jones

Member — Lionel Haynes Jr.

CONSULTANTS

President, Delta Iota Lambda Chapter — Asburn R. Roberts

Alpha Programs — Rocky Marsh

Technology — Caleb Bolden

Public Relations — Gregory Hudginson