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To thank the members of the Alpha Rho Lambda Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated for their ongoing commitment to instilling character, responsibility, and leadership into the young men of this community through the Project Alpha program.
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WHEREAS, Project Alpha began in 1980 as part of a collaborative effort between the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. National Office and the March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation; and
WHEREAS, the Project Alpha Program is comprised of a series of workshops and informational sessions conducted by the members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. - the program is designed to provide education, motivation and skill-building on issues relating to responsible relationships, teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases for young men ages 12-18 years of age - the program also provides young men with current and accurate information regarding teen pregnancy prevention; and
WHEREAS, the goals of the Project Alpha Program include: sharing knowledge and combating ignorance and fear with factual information; changing attitudes by providing young men with motivational examples that promote positive changes in sexual behavior; and provide young men with skills that create a sense of empowerment that lifts their self-esteem; and
WHEREAS, the program highlights include: providing education to young men regarding sexuality, fatherhood and the role of males in relationships; motivating young men to make decisions regarding their goals, values, and actions in ways that support positive decision making; helping young men to build life skills through role-playing and using appropriate males as role models and mentors; and
WHEREAS, the Project Alpha Curriculum focuses on five key topics: responsibility, respect and the role of men in relationships; adolescent pregnancy and fatherhood; teaching young men to protect themselves and their partners; sexually transmitted diseases; and intimate violence in relationsh...
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