2024 ANNUAL REPORT
The Delta Upsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated established the Dynamic Urban Opportunities Foundation, Incorporated (DUOF) in 2007 as an independent nonprofit organization.
Since its inception, the Delta Upsilon Omega Chapter has prioritized education as a cornerstone of its community service initiatives. The chapter has actively engaged in various fundraising efforts to provide scholarships that support the educational aspirations of children in the greater Puget Sound area.
With each successive year and successful fundraising event, the chapter has been able to expand its support for local youth. As membership grew, the members recognized the potential for a greater impact through collaboration, leading to the establishment of DUOF as a nonprofit organization.
2,000+ $25,000+ $125,000+ In scholarships provided to high school seniors in Puget Sound. in contributions to Douglass Truth Library to preserve African American Collection Childhood Hunger Power Packs to Rainier View Elementary.
investing in our Youth
AlphaKappaAlphaSorority, Inc.,®DeltaUpsilonOmega Chapter(DUOF),haslaunched theChildhoodHungerInitiative PowerPack(CHIPP)in partnershipwithRainierView ElementarySchool. Thisinitiativeaimstoprovide mealstoelementaryschool childrenduringperiodswhen schoolisnotinsession.
In2024,DUOFallocated $4,436.96tofundthePower Packs.
$6,000 $6,000 inscholarshipstotwo outstandinghighschoolstudents toassistwiththeirtuitionat SpelmanCollegeandSeattle University.
Assembled300HygieneKits inpartnershipwithUnited wayKingCountydonating $1,500worthofsuppliesto DivaswithDignity.
InpartnershipwithAlpha KappaAlphaSorority, Inc.®,theDUOFproudly supportstheongoing expansionand preservationoftheWest Coast'slargestCollectionof AfricanAmerican LiteratureandHistoryat theDouglass-TruthLibrary. In2024,DUOF,alongwith individualcontributions, generouslydonated $1,986.79.
$7,517.63
2024Donors
These donors have contributed a minimum of $250 in 2024.
Benevity-MicrosoftEmployeeGiving
AliceJolla(AKACHIPP™)
Jai-AnanaElliott(CHIPP™)
LaShandaHurst
LeonaDotson
LeslieLawson-Sims(CHIPP™)
SaunjahBrantley
Individual / Organization
ElectJamilaTaylor
LightItUp-TylerLockett(CHIPP™)
NyjatRose-Akins
PhyllisDixson-Lowe
SeattleNPHC
SeattleAlumniChapterofKappaAlphaPsi FraternityInc.
SoldbySims
SouthSeattleCollege
UrbanLeagueofMetropolitanSeattle
WandaHerndonFamilyFoundation
YouGrowGirl-JamilaColeman
BoardofDirectors
President-PhyllisDixson-Lowe
VicePresident -CaressaForeman
Treasurer-NyjatRose-Akins
Secretary-Vacant
FinancialSecretary-KimberlyKeys
TechnologyOfficer-Dr.TammyRichardson
TrusteesAt-Large
Cynthia Abrams Saunjah Brantley
Maya Dillard Ada Hardy
Adrienne Holmes La Shanda Hurst
Shirley Johnson Youlanda Allen McClellon
Thiia Robinson
Mary Scott
Carolyn F. Taylor Dr. Tysha Tolfree
Patricia Washington
Dear Supporters and Partners,
As we reflect on the past year, I am filled with gratitude for the collective efforts that have propelled the Dynamic Urban Opportunities Foundation forward. Our mission to empower communities through education, economic opportunities, and social impact remains at the heart of everything we do.
Through strategic partnerships, innovative programs, and the unwavering dedication of our supporters, we have expanded our reach, strengthened our initiatives, and created lasting change None of this would be possible without you our donors, volunteers, and community champions who continue to believe in our vision.
Together, we are building a brighter future Thank you for your continued commitment to making a difference.
Phyllis Dixson-Lowe
PhyllisDixson-Lowe