OVER THE EDGE

For the second year, Xi Alpha Lambda participated in the New Hope Housing (NHH) Over the Edge (OTE) fundraiser to combat homelessness, in Northern Virginia. NHH is the umbrella organization that oversees the shelters and outreach that Xi Alpha Lambda has supported for many years which includes Bailey’s Crossroads and Eleanor Kennedy. Bro. Ronnie Bagley currently serves as the NHH Board of Directors President. Bro. Bagley and Bro. Jason Calhoun committed to raise a minimum of $2,000 with a goal of $3K. For reaching that goal, they earned a chance to rappel 14 stories down the outside of the Crystal City Hilton hotel. By May 5, 2023, the day of the rappel, they raised over $3,400 to support the effort and are still hoping to reach $4K.

Alpha Phit

The event on Saturday, May 8, was a three-mile walk across the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, hosted by Bro. Benns. The walk started and ended at the Contraband and Freedmen Memorial Cemetery in Alexandria, VA, with a turnaround point at Rosilie Island, MD. Walking is a great low-impact cardiovascular activity, that can help improve blood flow, lower blood pressure, and boost energy levels. It also provides brothers with an opportunity to get outside, exercise and promote fellowship.