The Baltimore Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. is actively engaging in community service as part of their preparations for the 88th Grand Chapter Meeting, scheduled for 2027 in Baltimore. Their initiative, dubbed Kappa Week, commenced on July 8 and will continue until July 17, featuring a range of outreach projects aimed at making a positive impact in the community.
On July 11, the fraternity celebrated the unveiling of a new playground at Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-Ashburton Elementary/Middle School. This project was made possible through partnerships with KABOOM!, Baltimore City Public Schools, the Maryland General Assembly, and the Pimlico Community Development Authority.
Devron Dickens Sr., polemarch of the Baltimore Alumni Chapter, emphasized the importance of these events, stating, “It’s important to have these events because we don’t want to just come to Baltimore and have a couple events then go home. We want Baltimore to feel the impact of Kappa Alpha Psi.” He highlighted the fraternity's commitment to achievement in various fields, aiming to enhance the community's quality of life.
In addition to the playground at Pitts-Ashburton, the fraternity plans to construct playgrounds at William S. Baer School, Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle School, and Sinclair Lane Elementary School over the next year.
Nakia McLeod, principal of Dr. Nathan A. Pitts-Ashburton Elementary/Middle School, expressed her enthusiasm for the new playground, noting its significance in providing students with a safe environment for learning and play. She shared that students participated in the design process, creating posters to express their ideas for the playground.
KABOOM! Chief Executive Officer Lysa Ratliff remarked on the broader message sent by the project, stating, “Our kids seeing all of us together like this for them … it tells them that they matter.”
Despite challenging weather conditions, over 125 volunteers from the fraternity, KABOOM!, and the local community worked diligently to complete the playground, showcasing a spirit of solidarity and commitment to future generations. Ted Carter, a Spring 2026 initiate of the Baltimore Alumni Chapter, reflected on the event as a demonstration of community love and collaboration.
Reported by HarborBeat based on AFRO American Newspapers (source).
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