December 19, 2011 at the 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. headquarters.
(Hempstead, NY) 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. & Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc. collaborate to raise awareness and combat health care issues that are prevalent on Long Island.
On Monday, December 19, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. and Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc. will be holding a joint press conference to announce formation of an ongoing partnership to improve the quality of health for Long Islanders and encourage early prevention, education, and health care initiatives. Immediately following the press conference the 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc. will be conducting its Annual Holiday Party (Toy Drive & Canned Food Drive) along with a special reception for West Point Candidate Zenal M. Hudson.
The Jewish Relations Council of Long Island will also be participating in the upcoming press conference.
100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc.
Our goal is improve the quality of life on Long Island, and focuses on the Future – Education, Mentoring, Health & Wellness & Economic Empowerment. Health & Wellness is a part of our signature programs. “Adequate healthcare and access to critical information surrounding healthcare issues is an urgent matter and ensures an overall health benefit to the community” Phil Andrews, President – 100 Black Men of Long Island, Inc.
Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc.
Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc. is an organization of registered professional nurses was founded on October 16, 1932 by Aliene C. Ewell with the assistance of eleven registered nurses. The sorority was organized at Freeman’s Hospital in Washington, DC in 1932 with the purpose of providing service to humanity, elevating the plane of nursing and increasing interest in the field of nursing.
Kappa Eta Chapter, Inc.
Chartered on September 27, 1986, Kappa Eta Chapter, Inc. a 501 (c)(3) organization, provides public service through projects such as health promotion, disease prevention, programs for seniors and youth, and services to the homeless. Kappa Eta Chapter successfully executes the sorority’s mission and goals by providing meaningful service initiatives and moving beyond the traditional approaches to improve communities locally in Nassau and Suffolk Counties and internationally.
Jewish Community Relations Council
Long Island (JCRC-LI) Mission – JCRC-LI’s mission is to inform, collaborate and mobilize the Long Island community to take action locally, nationally and internationally to address community relations issues important to both the Jewish and non-Jewish communities.
