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Pictured L to R : Georgia State Director, Tecia A.M. McKay; Sharon Pettit; Ms. Ashanti White, Prime BabyTime Consulting, LLC; Gregory Brown; and Georgia State Director Dr. Walter E. Stephens, Jr. (Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.)
Share This PostStrength in Unity: Middle Georgia Chapters Support Maternal Health Through Service and Giving
Posted on Thursday, February 20, 2025 9:47 AM
WARNER ROBINS, GEORGIA – A powerful example of service in action unfolded as the Middle Georgia Chapters of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. came together for their 18th Annual Middle Georgia Joint Founders’ Day Weekend Celebration. More than just a commemoration of their shared legacy, the three-day event highlighted the fraternity and sorority’s unwavering commitment to community impact—this year, with a special focus on maternal health.
With the theme “Stronger Together: Honoring Our Past, Shaping Our Future,” the event reinforced the importance of service and collective action. One of the most meaningful moments of the celebration was a community baby shower, hosted in partnership with AmeriCorps and the Zeta 2025 Global Day of Service initiative. This effort provided essential supplies and financial support to Prime BabyTime Consulting, LLC, an organization dedicated to improving maternal health outcomes in Georgia.
The impact was tangible: a $2,000 donation and 307 baby care items, including diapers, baby wipes, blood pressure monitors, and postpartum kits, were collected to support Prime BabyTime’s upcoming “It Takes a Village” Maternity Expo. These resources will directly benefit expecting mothers and families across Middle Georgia, reinforcing the chapters' commitment to ensuring that no mother faces the journey of pregnancy and postpartum care alone.
The celebration also recognized outstanding contributions to education, community leadership, and service. Among the honorees were Prime BabyTime Consulting, LLC, acknowledged for its unwavering maternal health advocacy, as well as Westside Elementary School, recognized for academic leadership, and Brother Ca’Shun Barr, a student leader and scholar of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. - Gamma Rho Delta Chapter (Middle Georgia State University).
The significance of this initiative extended beyond the local community, drawing the attention of NBC affiliate 41 NBC (WMGT-Macon, GA). During the coverage, committee members highlighted the pressing need for maternal health resources, particularly in underserved areas of Georgia. Their message was clear: access to maternal care can mean the difference between life and death, and through strategic partnerships and service-driven action, lives can be changed.
For nearly two decades, the Middle Georgia Joint Founders’ Day Celebration has served as a platform for meaningful change. This year's commitment to maternal health underscores the fraternity and sorority’s broader mission of service, advocacy, and support for vulnerable communities. As they continue their work, the impact of this initiative will be felt for years to come—one mother, one child, and one family at a time.
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