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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity at Millikin University Hosts Backpack Giveaway Event on August 10

Aug 7, 2024 | 6:26 PM

August 7, 2024 – The Theta Omicron chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. at Millikin University will host a Back to School backpack and school supply giveaway on Saturday, August 10, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will take place at the drop-off turnaround in front of the Center of Theatre and Dance on Millikin’s campus. 

The giveaway, sponsored by Busey Bank, aims to support the Decatur community by providing necessary school supplies. Supplies will be available while they last. 

“We want to continue establishing Alpha Phi Alpha’s connection with the Decatur community, so we will hold a backpack and school supply giveaway on August 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Members of the Theta Omicron chapter will be distributing the backpacks on Saturday. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.’s motto is male-led scholarship and love for all mankind. So, we pride ourselves on giving back to the community, whether it is the campus or the surrounding community. We pride ourselves on the scholarship aspect of the fraternity, so helping the younger generation with some school supplies is what we love to do. We hope to make this a tradition.” said Morwin Coney, Senior Theater and Performance Studies major and President of the Theta Omicron Chapter. 

The Theta Omicron Chapter was founded at Millikin University on May 4, 1973. Alpha Phi Alpha, established in 1906, was the first intercollegiate Greek-letter organization for African Americans. The chapter celebrated its 50th anniversary on May 5-7, 2023, with about 75 alumni returning to Millikin. 

By: Isaiah Bradford