TDZ was recognized by the Maryland State Director for completing the 2nd highest number of Z-HOPE projects in the state of Maryland. The Chapter has completed:

Meeting the Needs of the Spiritually Challenged Food & Clothing Drive in conjunction with Graduate Hills and Springhill Lake Apartments. Items were donated to Life Skills Workshop, Inc. and Laurel Advocacy Resource Services.

“The Importance of Exercise” (Women-Body) –
November 6, 2003
» The objectives of this program were to disseminate information to participants regarding the importance exercise and to participate in a workout program.

“Zeta Prematurity Awareness Sunday” –
November 16, 2003
» The National March of Dimes Prematurity Campaign Week
» The objectives of this program were that the participants would receive information regarding babies being born premature, have an increased awareness of the causes of prematurity, and receive information on the importance of early prenatal care.

In collaboration with the March of Dimes and local churches, TDZ spread awareness about the issue of premature birth. Over 1000 people received information as a result of the Chapter's efforts.

“Zeta Prematurity Awareness Sunday” –
December 17, 2003
» The objectives of this program were that the participants would receive information regarding babies being born premature, have an increased awareness of the causes of prematurity, and receive information on the importance of early prenatal care.

In collaboration with the March of Dimes and Tree of Life Ministries, TDZ spread awareness about the issue of premature birth. More than 400 people received information as a result of the Chapter's efforts.

“Meeting the Basic Needs for Those Spiritually Challenged” –
Food Drive -
Drive Ended December 13, 2003
» The objectives of this program were that the participants would have an increased awareness of the empowering effect of providing for the basic needs of persons experiencing challenges to their sense of self, provided the opportunity to actively participate in programs to provide for basic needs, and receive information on how to get assistanace in their community.

This project was completed in conjunction with Graduate Hills and Springhill Lake Apartments. Items were donated to Life Skills Workshop, Inc. and Laurel Advocacy Resource Services.

“Meeting the Basic Needs for Those Spiritually Challenged” –
Clothing Drive -
Drive ended December 13, 2003
» The objectives of this program were that the participants would have an increased awareness of the empowering effect of providing for the basic needs of persons experiencing challenges to their sense of self, provided the opportunity to actively participate in programs to provide for basic needs, and receive information on how to get assistance in their community.

“The Importance of Exercise” –
January 10, 2004 at the Community Health Fair, Landmark Mall
» The objective of this program was to disseminate information to participants regarding the importance exercise.

“Nutritious Nibbles” –
January 10, 2004 at the Community Health Fair, Landmark Mall
» The objectives of this program were for the participants to have an increased awareness of the healthy snacks and to receive information on how to get assistance in their community.

“Meeting the Basic Needs for Those Spiritually Challenged” –
Clothing Drive
February 16, 2004 to March 13, 2004
» The objectives of this program were that the participants would have an increased awareness of the empowering effect of providing for the basic needs of persons experiencing challenges to their sense of self, provided the opportunity to actively participate in programs to provide for basic needs, and receive information on how to get assistance in their community.

“Give the Gift of Life Blood and Bone Marrow Drive
February 28, 2004
» The objectives of this program were to increase participants awareness of the immediate need for blood and bone marrow in the minority community; the frequency a person can donate, the pros and cons of donating and what to do after donating blood, be provided the opportunity to actively participate in programs focused on needs, and resources available to get assistance in their community.

TDZ was recognized by the American Red Cross for exceeding the drive’s initial goal and for adding potential donors to the National Marrow Donor Program Registry. The Chapter was also recognized for its successful Blood Drive.

“Walk or Run For a Z-HOPE Cause” – March of Dimes Walk America
April 25, 2004
» The objectives of this program were for participants to have an increased awareness of the empowering effect of helping to raise funds for the need in research for persons experiencing challenges, provide an opportunity to actively participate in programs to provide funds for a Z-HOPE cause, and receive information on how to get assistance in their community.

TDZ raised over $5,200 for the Prince George’s County March of Dimes through it’s participation in WalkAmerica.

To learn more about Z-HOPE, visit our national website.