The purpose of Xi Delta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® is to cultivate and encourage high scholastic achievement and ethical standards; to promote unity and friendship among college educated women; to study and help alleviate problems concerning girls and women in order to improve their social stature; to maintain a progressive interest in college life; and to be of service to all mankind, as stated in the Constitution and Bylaws of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®. Xi Delta Omega's vision is to inspire and motivate members to create a climate that educates, encourages collaboration, communication, creative and critical thinking through collaborative leadership.
Remembering their vows of "Service to all Mankind," sorority members Cynthia Laurie and Mildred Stansbury initiated the inquiry to the international office of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® to establish a graduate chapter in Harford and Cecil counties of Maryland. The Northern Maryland Interest Group began establishing a graduate chapter in the mid-1970s and on April 24, 1982, under the leadership of the North Atlantic Regional Director Nellie W. Gaylord, Xi Delta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® was chartered.
Since chartering, Xi Delta Omega has awarded over $200,000 in scholarships to deserving students in Harford and Cecil Counties. Each year we award a total of $10,000 in scholarships and in 2023, we established a $1,500 needs-based scholarship award for those in transitional facilities. Xi Delta Omega has partnered with and continues to collaborate with a range of local businesses to increase awareness in the Arts; support educational programs; promote financial health; and address food insecurity. Additionally, we promote mental health wellness and partner with organizations to empower families while advocating for social justice and equality.
Serving Harford and Cecil Counties for over forty years, Xi Delta Omega will continue to uplift the community with programs and be of service to all mankind.
CHARTER MEMBERS *Deceased
Cynthia Adams Laurabelle Hope* Viola Scott*
Kelly Adams Joan Jones Mildred Stansbury*
Carolyn Allen Cynthia Laurie Alethia Starke
Authuerine Bishop Shirley Lilly* Audrey White
Doris Carey Janet Peoples Anita Williams*
Cleo Cole Fanchon Peters*
Carroll Ellis Sara Roye*