Small Chapter, Big Heart.

The Tau Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® is dedicated to embodying the principles of leadership, service, fortitude, and sisterhood in the Hamden area. Established under the visionary leadership of Former North Atlantic Regional Director Erma W. Barron, our mission is to meet the pressing needs of our community through impactful initiatives.

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From our President

Welcome to Tau Xi Omega, The Small Chapter with a Big Heart. It is my privilege to serve as president of this chapter and encourage you to learn more about our programs and initiatives. I invite you to explore our pages to see the work we do to better the Hamden community.

Tau Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated was chartered December 12, 1992. We are an international organization of college educated women dedicated to the mission to “Serve All Mankind” which is our passion. We strive continuously to make sure our impact is felt in Hamden and beyond. 

The theme of our international program is Soaring to Greater Heights of Service and Sisterhood. Under the leadership of our International President, Danette Anthony Reed, we consistently deliver results on the various initiatives set forth:

  • Strengthening Our Sisterhood

  • Empowering Our Families 

  • Building Our Economic Wealth

  • Enhancing Our Environment

  • Uplifting Our Local Community

  • Advocating for Social Justice

Our goal is to have a lasting impact in our community. 

In partnership with Sorors Working in Total Harmony Foundation (SWITH) we provide scholarships to students from Hamden High School and students who attend other local schools that live in Hamden. 

We actively engage with the community and collaborate with our community partners to offer, support and sustain an impact in Hamden. We invite you to join our efforts to effect change in the Hamden community. Stay connected to our work on Facebook and Instagram. 

With warm regards, 
Elaine C. Henley 
President

Program Initiatives

Soaring to Greater Heights of Service and Sisterhood (2022-2026), seeks to build upon Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s rich legacy of service by galvanizing our sisterhood of more than 120,000 active members to lead on the front lines of change, education, and advocacy. Strengthen Our Sisterhood will serve as the administration’s “Foundation Initiative” as we strengthen our bonds to support our service mission. These initiatives are de​signed to improve the lives of those we serve. We will work collaboratively to maximize our outreach on progressive endeavors and consistently produce leaders who will advance our credo of service.

To learn more about these program initiatives, please visit the international website.  

Stay connected

The last AKA CHIPP™ packing of 2025 was a success! Tau Xi Omega Chapter and @chiomicronques came together again to make a little holiday magic. Aside from packing approximately 1,280 meals for AKA CHIPP™, our chapter also donated 50 bless
Girls just wanna have fun! Please join Tau Xi Omega Chapter in collaboration with S.W.I.T.H. Education & Service Foundation, Inc.® for our exclusive Galentine’s Brunch fundraiser. It will be held on Saturday, February 14th, 2026 at @the
Manifest & Mingle? Yes please! Our chapter’s GenNEXT committee recently hosted a vision board party to encourage chapter members to be proactive about setting their goals for 2026. The evening was filled with manifesting, laughter, and qual
Tau Xi Omega is spreading a little love before Christmas Day! Under the sorority’s Uplift Our Community initiative, the chapter partnered with @keefecenter for a toy drive. Chapter members gave and collected unwrapped toys for 10 to 12 year old
Good trouble is officially on the radar! Tau Xi Omega Chapter attended the @townofhamden Inauguration of Elected Officials to witness the swearing in of chapter member Tameeka Parks into office. Parks will now serve as Councilwoman in the 9th Distric
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! As we embrace the holiday season, Tau Xi Omega Chapter would like to wish all of the chapter members born in December a happy birthday. We are excited to celebrate with them!🩷💚
One of the five tenets of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® is to maintain a progressive interest in college life. Holding true to the sorority’s mission, our chapter members recently participated in a panel during the “Unders
Academic excellence is on the horizon! Chapter member Erika Henley was recently inducted into The Honor Society of @phikappaphi at the @ubridgeport. As you may recall, Henley graduated in May with her Certificate in Educational Leadership. The Honor