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Tuesday, September 07, 2010
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The Kappa Foundation of Charlotte was incorporated in October 1999 and received its 501(c)(3) status in June 2000. The organization's primary objective is to provide scholarship to students in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina area high schools pursuing higher learning at four-year or two-year institutions as well as students currently enrolled in four-year institutions of learning in the Charlotte, Mecklenburg County area.

To accomplish the primary objective, the Foundation adopted the Kappa Alpha Psi Beautillion Militaire program (previously directed by the members of the Charlotte (NC) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity). The late Dr. C.W. Williams, a well-known citizen of the greater Charlotte community, established this annual program. This program has operated successfully for thirty-two (32) years, providing over $100,000 in scholarships to more than 65 young men. In addition to scholarships, participants are engaged in meetings with program staffers and supporters that provide educational and mentoring opportunities in the areas of college preparedness, effective communication, self-awareness and actualization, respect for self and others, social skills, financial management, career planning and etiquette and social graces.

Participants vie for additional awards based on academic excellence, essay writing and talent presentations. The program culminates with a refined/distinguished public presentation of its participants and their escorts in formal attire along with participation from their parents or guardians.

To bolster its efforts in raising funds for scholarships, a golf tournament bearing the name of a distinguished community service leader and National Black Golf Hall of Fame inductee, Ray A. Booton, was established in 1992. The tournament provides an opportunity to support a worthy cause while participating in a fun-filled round of golf, complete with usual tournament awards and give-a-ways.

The foundation has also adopted and rejuvenated the Fraternity's long-standing youth mentoring program, simply titled "Guide Right". This program is rooted in the spirit of assisting young men who are in need of counsel, advice and positive role models to aid in the navigation of their journey from childhood to manhood. This program solicits teenagers of the underserved communities in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area and exposes them to professional men with whom they can develop relationships forged from the common interest of success and life-long achievement. Meetings and activities are conducted throughout the year to encourage these teenagers to remain engaged with the adult volunteers. While enjoyable, these activities serve as building blocks to prepare the young men for participation in the Beautillion Militaire program.

Donations and Matching Gifts

Interested companies and individuals may make Foundation contributions by forwarding funds to the address below. Additionally, for companies that have matching gift programs where contributions may be earmarked for non-profit tax-exempt organizations, consider KFOC as a benefactor. This information and the appropriate forms are readily available through your employer's Human Resources department. If not, please contact us for assistance.

Donors may also assign The Kappa Foundation of Charlotte as a beneficiary or contingent beneficiary to his/her will. Bequests may be used to establish named gifts or memorial funds used for scholarship or other philanthropic initiatives.

Contact Information and Mailing Address

For more information about The Kappa Foundation of Charlotte or to make a contribution, please contact foundation President, Michael B. Lane at kfoc@cltkappas.com.

Please direct all correspondence to:

Kappa Foundation of Charlotte
P.O. Box 16471
Charlotte, NC 28297-16471