International Service Initiative for Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.: Z-HOPE: Zetas Helping Other People Excel.

What is Z-HOPE?

Z-HOPE is an interactive, holistic and multidimensional outreach service initiative designed to enhance, cultivate and empower participants to develop health promoting lifestyle choices across the lifespan. It builds on the Sorority‛s legacy of service by offering a service initiative that addresses the mission-critical needs of a shifting population.

Z-HOPE promotes community collaboration by encouraging Zeta chapters to partner with existing community organizations and resources to provide optimal quality programs.

Z-HOPE provides Zeta chapters with a comprehensive training manual that targets program development to meet the unique cultural needs of the African-American community and persons of color.

Z-HOPE for Women addresses depression, domestic violence, responsible sexual behavior, money management, eating disorders, addictive behavior and nutrition.

Z-HOPE for Youth includes physical activity, reading book clubs, goal setting, career planning, and crime prevention.

Z-HOPE for Seniors addresses literacy, personal safety, chronic illness, deferred giving and advocacy-care givers activities.

Z-HOPE for Men focuses in part on prostate cancer, cardiovascular disease, parenting skills, and domestic violence.

 Z-HOPE for International Women includes supporting women’s and family groups, providing financial aid and other resources and empowering them to identify and implement solutions to problems in their communities.