PGCAC Social Action

The Social Action committee promotes community awareness and education on current social and political issues that support the sorority's national five-point programmatic thrust. The committee advocates effective leadership and self-empowerment to effect social change and public policy.

The goals of Social Action are:
Let Your Voice Be Heard!

To develop an appreciation of the potential for influence in the community by African-Americans, especially women;
To increase knowledge of current local and national issues, so that the community will be informed and effective citizens and advocates;
To encourage political awareness and participation;
To influence the enactment of legislation, national and locally, of particular interest to African Americans and women;
To maintain vigilance over action or inaction by local judicial and administrative agencies and officials;
To volunteer as leaders in civic and social action organizations; and
To encourage increased appointments of African American women in policy-making positions in government, nationally and locally.

In order to accomplish these goals, the Social Action Committee engages in the following activities:

Coordinates the chapter's participation and involvement in:
- Delta Days in the Nations Capital (February);
- Delta Day in Annapolis (March - In recent years this activity has been co-sponsored with Kappa Alpha Psi); and
- Maryland President's Council Political Awareness Workshop (October).
Participates in and co-sponsors the annual and local Women's Legislative Briefing.
Supports the Maryland Legislative Agenda for Women.
Coordinates efforts with the local NAACP chapter by promoting membership drives; sponsoring and attending the Annual Freedom Fund Banquet (November); and during election years, participating in voter registration campaigns and "Meet the Candidates" forums.
Participates in community service projects such as:
- Race for Education to support the Excellence in Education Foundation for Prince George's County Public Schools (April);
- Adopt-a-Road Project; and
- Youth Empowerment Council through the State's Attorney Office.
Conducts workshops and forums addressing current social and political issues.
Encourages the community to be active participants in the election process and to be informed consumers of the political issues.