Project Alpha

Project Alpha 2019:

Alpha Phi Alpha Greenville Foundation and the Gamma Gamma Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. are sponsoring their Project Alpha Seminar on July 14, 2018, at the Kroc Center of Greenville.

Project Alpha is a set of educational seminars for adolescent males conducted collaboratively by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and the March of Dimes. First developed in 1980, the program's goal is to assist young men with making responsible life decisions. The program will have several speakers on various topics related to male life experiences. There is an emphasis placed on the notion many life decisions have consequences and they should be aware of those consequences.

Parents and young adult males between the age of 12-17 can attend and can register online by July 14, 2018. All attendees are required to have parental consent because of the frank nature of the discussions and topics that are discussed. Online registration participants should bring their tickets to the event.

For more information about the Project Alpha agenda, you can contact the Program Chairman, Chuck Ford, at (864) 325-2809 or send an email to contact@alphagreenville.org.

Past events:

July 2012

The Greenville Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity will conduct a local Project Alpha seminar on August 11, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The location this year will be at the Kroc Center in downtown Greenville, South Carolina.

What: Project Alpha

When: August 11, 2012

Time: 8am – 1pm

Where: The Kroc Center, 424 Westfield St, Greenville, SC 29601

Who: All males aged 12-17 (parental consent form required)

Program Highlights

Ø Providing education for young males 12-17 years old with current and accurate information about teen pregnancy prevention, fatherhood and the role of males in relationships.

Ø Motivating young men to make decisions about their goals and values, and act in ways that support their decisions.

Ø Building skills through role-playing.

Ø Utilizing appropriate male role models and mentors.

Project Alpha Curriculum

The Project Alpha curriculum focuses on five key topics:

Ø Responsibility, Respect and the Role of Males in Relationships

Ø Adolescent Pregnancy and Fatherhood

Ø Protecting Yourself and Your Partner

Ø Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Ø Intimate Violence in Relationships

Note: Project Alpha is a seminar held by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. The seminar provides an environment where young males can learn about manhood and relationship issues. Young males will receive information and problem-solving skills, and share their own experiences in an all-male setting.

For questions or more information, contact Chuck Ford at (864) 325-2809

• • Confirmed Date for Project Alpha is Saturday, August 11th. View documents for Seminar here

• Chair Chuck Ford had a small committee mtg this month to plan and set the date for the next workshop.

January 2011

• • Submitted Invoice for Project Alpha in 2009 and 2010. We need to submit a check for $200 to DFBC for facilities as a donation.

  • Mini-grants are available for Project Alpha event since we raised more than $500 for March for Babies.

April 2010

• • Bro. Ford attended a Boys & Girls Club Meeting on Monday, April 19 at 6 PM.

  • Raised more than $1800 for March for Babies.

March 2010

• • We are planning a Large Project Alpha for May/June 2010.

  • Expect a Project Alpha Committee meeting this month before April 1

  • We received a check for $500 for Project Alpha Event.

January 2010

• • "Talking to Teens about Internet Threats", Jan. 28th, 6 PM

  • Disciples Fellowship Baptist Church

  • 15 attended

November 2009

• • "Preventing Gang Violence", Nov. 19th at 6 PM

  • Disciples Fellowship Baptist Church

  • 10 attended

October 2009

• • Submitted Project Alpha Proposal discussed in Chapter Meeting