About Us

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Michael Jones, President

ACHIEVEMENT IN EVERY FIELD OF HUMAN ENDEAVOR

Hello, my name is Michael Jones and I have the utmost pleasure to serve as the President of the Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation of Southeastern Wisconsin. I'm a retired Fire Chief of the Milwaukee Fire Department with over 35 years of experience and a member of the greatest fraternity on this side of heaven for over 50 years. I welcome you to our foundation website.

I'm excited about the opportunity to lead and to use this platform to make a difference in the lives of young men and our community. Our vision and mission statements are simple:

Vision: To become the premier Greek letter Foundation in its resources and services to the community.

Mission: To provide support for Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc members, Kappa League and sponsor programs providing community service, social welfare and academic scholarship through the Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation of Southeastern Wisconsin.

Our Kappa League is a free mentorship program designed for 6th to 12th grade students in Southeastern Wisconsin and staffed by volunteers from the Milwaukee Alumni and local Undergraduate chapters of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. We mentor the students via career discussions, homework assistance, job shadowing, and resume writing. The year-round program consists of nine monthly two-hour sessions during the academic year and scheduled summer activities based on community service and local enrichment. Most importantly, our graduating seniors receive a scholarship to support post-secondary activities (e.g. college matriculation, professional and/or trade school) and culminates their experience in Kappa League.

Moreover, our Foundation invests in six core areas: 1) Advocacy, 2) Education and Youth Development, 3) Community Development and Empowerment, 4) Economic Advancement, 5) Health and Wellness, and 6) International Aid and Relief. The investments are made in promising programs and advocating for policies that have the best opportunity to bring equity to all. The funding is provided through grants, human capital (in-kind professional service volunteers), scholarships, and in-kind donations.

My passion is serving the community and ensuring our young men have the best opportunities to succeed but I cannot do this alone. I need partners like you who share our common goal with a defined interest to improve our community and maintain it. I invite to you to walk with us and serve a greater purpose for the Greater Milwaukee.

Sincerely,
Michael Jones
President - Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation of Southeastern Wisconsin

Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation of Southeastern Wisconsin

HISTORY

The Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation of Southeastern Wisconsin exists as the philanthropic arm of KappaAlpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Milwaukee Alumni chapter. The Fraternity was founded in 1911 with the motto of “Achievement in every field of human endeavor.”

The Foundation was established in 2001 as a non-profit, tax exempt, publicly supported organization as described in Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code. Its purpose is to assist the community service efforts providing community service, social welfare and academic scholarship through the Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation of Southeastern Wisconsin.

GOVERANCE

GOALS

Guide Right: A program for the educational and occupational guidance of youth, primarily inspirational and informational in character. This program extends to high school and college students. The purposes of the Guide Right Service Program are to place the training experience-and friendly interest of successful men-at the disposal of youth needing inspiration and counsel regarding their career pursuit. Guide Right encompasses many of our youth oriented programs such as mentoring, college preparatory programs and tutoring

Sponsor workshops via Kappa League to help male students, 6th to 12th grade, concerning career discussions, homework assistance, job shadowing with mentors, and assistance with developing a first resume.