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LAMBDA CHI CHI
Service for Humanity
As a chapter of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc., our vision is to be an internationally recognized leader in the provision of health education, leadership development, and service to the community.
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The best kept secret in Oakland
Since Lambda Chi Chi’s chartering on August 22, 2015, we have worked tirelessly for health equity and to increase access for the most vulnerable among us.
As registered nurses we possess not only a unique set of skills, but a spirit of service. We never shy away from an opportunity to provide health education and screenings, participate in public speaking engagements and to mentor aspiring and novice nurses.
I encourage you to learn more about our sorority, projects, and upcoming events; and join us as a supporter or community partner.
About us
Developing healthy communities through advocacy, collaboration, education, leadership, research, and service
History
Chi Eta Phi Sorority is a professional organization of registered nurses and nursing students. Aliene C. Ewell, RN organized the Sorority on October 16, 1932 with the assistance of 11 other courageous registered nurses. The charter chapter, Alpha, was organized at Freedman's Hospital in Washington D.C. with the dual purpose of elevating the nursing profession and increasing interest in the field of nursing.
Membership
More than 8,000 Registered Nurses and Student Nurses hold membership in Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated. There are over 101 graduate chapters and 41 undergraduate chapters located in 33 states, District of Columbia and St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. Membership is by invitation only and not solicited.
Lambda Chi Chi
The Lambda Chi Chi Chapter was chartered on Saturday, August 22, 2015 by 14 phenomenal women, who not only believed in the mission and vision of chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc. but embodied the very essence of "Service for humanity.” Their dedication and passion will ensure that Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc. remains an ever-present force in the community for years to come.
Mission
- Encourage the pursuit of continuing education
- Recruit programs for health careers
- Stimulate close and friendly relationships among members
- Develop working relationships with other professional groups
- Identify nursing leaders who affect social change at the national, regional, and local levels
Values
- Nurture diversity in membership and in our programs
- Support excellence in member's work for the organization
- Institute integrity, accountability, and honesty in all levels of leadership
- Establish effective communication and professional behaviors
- Obtain recognition for high quality and excellent work
Programs
Our signature program is the Nurse-led Community-based Public Healthcare Initiative (NCPHI). Through training Peer Health Navigators, conducting preventative health screenings, and providing medical equipment, health literature, resources, and coordinated referrals, we improve the health and wellness of high-risk, vulnerable, and under-served groups. Lambda Chi Chi also hosts health fairs and partners with nonprofits and hospitals for health outreach initiatives.
Events
Tuesday
July 23, 2024
9:00am to 5:00pm
National Black Nurses Association Conference
Bay Black Nurses Association
San Francisco, CA
Saturday
August 24, 2024
9:00am – Noon
Annual Chapter Retreat We Run Oakland
for Our Kids
A Sista’s Touch
Oakland, CA
Sunday
August 25, 2024
9:00am – 2:00pm
Annual Chapter Retreat Be
There Tomorrow
The Healing Circle
Oakland, CA
Saturday
March 2, 2024
9:00am to 11:00am
Chapter Meeting
Lambda Chi Chi Chapter
Oakland, CA
Saturday
September 14, 2024
7:30am to 2:30pm
15th Annual African American Alzheimer’s Forum
Alzheimer’s Association
Berkeley, CA
Tuesday
September 24, 2024
9:00am to 11:00am
You Want to Make a Difference
This Season?
Black Women Organized
for Political Action
Oakland, CA
Saturday
September 28, 2024
11:00am to 11:30am
School of Nursing Fall
Symposium Mock Interviews
University of San Francisco
Graduate Nursing Association
Virtual
Saturday
September 28, 2024
10:00am to 2:30pm
Sister Self-care at the Salon
Lambda Chi Chi
TBD
Wednesday
October 16, 2024
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Founders’ Day Celebration
Lambda Chi Chi Chapter
Oakland, CA
Saturday
October 19, 2024
7:00am – 9:00am
Out of the Darkness
About the American Foundation
for Suicide Prevention
Oakland, CA
Thursday
October 31, 2024
3:00pm – 6:00pm
Halloween Party
Native American Health Center
Oakland, CA
Thursday
October 31, 2024
4:00pm – 7:00pm
Halloween Party
African American Community
Service Agency
San Jose, CA
Friday
December 20, 2024
TBD
2nd Annual Holiday Show Up
One Love Black Community
Oakland, CA
Saturday
December 21, 2024
Noon – 5:00pm
5th Annual Holiday Show Up
One Love Black Community
San Francisco, CA
Sunday
June 18, 2023
Noon – 5:00pm
City of Antioch 2023 Juneteenth Community Celebration
Lambda Chi Chi
Antioch, CA
Monday
May 15, 2023
8:30am to 12:30pm
Dozier -Libbey Mock Interviews 2023
Lambda Chi Chi
Oakland, CA
Sunday
May 28, 2023
1:00pm to 5:00pm
City of Vacaville City-wide safety training program.
Pulse Check 101
Lambda Chi Chi
Vacaville, CA
Saturday
April 29, 2023
12:00 – 2:00pm
F. A. M. E Season of Caring
Outreach
Lambda Chi Chi
Oakland, CA
Friday
April 14, 2023
4:00am – 6:00pm
Samuel Merritt University
Game Night
Lambda Chi Chi
Oakland, CA
Saturday
June 17, 2023
Noon – 7:00pm
African American Community Service Agency’s Juneteenth in
the Streets Festival
Lambda Chi Chi
San Jose, CA
Saturday
June 17, 2023
Noon – 2:00pm
Solano Annex Juneteenth Community Celebration
Pulse Check 101
Lambda Chi Chi
Fairfield, CA
Monday
October 31, 2022
4:00pm – 7:00pm
Safe Halloween Party
hosted by African American Community Services Agency
Lambda Chi Chi
San Jose, CA
Friday
October 21, 2022
11:30am – 1:30pm
Women’s Health Awareness Brunch
Lambda Chi Chi
Pleasant Hill, CA
Saturday
October 16, 2022
12:00pm – 3:00pm
Founders’ Day Scholarship Luncheon
Lambda Chi Chi
Oakland, CA
Saturday
October 15, 2022
6:00am – 12:00pm
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Out Of The Darkness Walk
Lambda Chi Chi
Oakland, CA
Saturday
October 8, 2022
10:00am – 2:00pm
Jo’s Hair Salon- Women in the Community
Lambda Chi Chi
Oakland, CA
Monday
October 3, 2022
11:00am – 2:00pm
One Love Black Community CPR Workshop
Lambda Chi Chi
San Francisco, CA
Saturday
October 1, 2022
1:00pm – 5:00pm
Sisters 3 of Pittsburg Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Tea
Lambda Chi Chi
Pittsburg, CA
Wednesday
September 24, 2022
11:00am – 3:00pm
Community Health Screening: Pulse Check 101
Lambda Chi Chi
Oakland, CA
Saturday
August 27, 2022
10:00am – 3:00pm
We Run Oakland
(A Sista’s Touch)
Lambda Chi Chi
Oakland, CA
Saturday
Jul 31, 2021
10:00am – 3:00pm
NCPHI Community Health
Screening (Holland)
Lambda Chi Chi
Oakland, CA
Sunday
Feb 28, 2021
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Heart Disease: The Basics
Lambda Chi Chi Chapter,
Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc.
Virtual
Sunday
Dec 27, 2020
3:00pm – 4:30pm
Hospice vs Palliative
Care: The Basics
Lambda Chi Chi Chapter,
Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc.
Virtual
Sunday
Dec 13, 2020
3:00pm – 4:30pm
Hospice vs Palliative
Care: The Basics
Lambda Chi Chi Chapter,
Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc.
Virtual
Wednesday
Apr 29, 2020
Marin City Essential Bag Give Away
Lambda Chi Chi Chapter,
Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc.
Helped to prepare essential bags for children containing masks and other items
Thursday
Apr 16, 2020
1:00pm – 2:30pm
Menstrual Health Workshop
@ April Showers
Transformed, Elevated
& Achieved (T.E.A.)
Academy
Bayview Elementary School
3001 16th Street
San Pablo
Friday
Mar 6, 2020
10:00am
Kapi’olani Hospital
Book Donation
Lambda Chi Chi Chapter,
Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc.
Children’s book collection for Kapi’olani Hospital, Honolulu
Friday
Jan 10, 2020
Blanket Drive
Bayview Elementary School
Bayview Elementary School
3001 16th Street
San Pablo
Friday
Dec 13, 2019
NCF Holiday Toy Drive
Nurse’s Children Foundation
Port Bar
2023 Broadway
Oakland
Saturday
Oct 19, 2019
7:30am – 5:00pm
ARIN Symposium
Association for Radiologic and
Imaging Nursing (ARIN)
Golden Gate Chapter
Zuckerberg SFGH
1001 Potrero Ave
San Francisco
Saturday
Jun 1, 2019
8:00am – 12:00pm
We Run Oakland:
For Our Children
A Sista’s Touch
Lake Merritt
Oakland
Saturday
May 4, 2019
12:00pm – 3:00pm
5th Annual Uhuru
Health Festival
African People’s Education
and Defense Fund
Akwaaba Hall
7911 MacArthur Blvd
Oakland
Friday
Mar 31, 2017
8:30am – 3:00pm
Communicating in Diverse
Environments
Lambda Chi Chi Chapter,
Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc.
Kaiser Hospital
3600 Broadway
Oakland
Get Involved
collaborations
Membership
Officers
Board of Directors
Chapter President: Kimberly Balark MSN, RN, CCRN
Vice President: Lucinda Allen, MSN, RN
Treasurer: Debra Stapleton, RN
Recording Secretary: Adrienne Rogers, BSN, RN
Corresponding Secretary: Zhavontia, Crosby, BSN, RN
Financial Secretary: Linda Jones-Bell, MS, RN
Dean of Membership: Elaine Martin, MSN, RN
Historian: Adrienne Rogers BSN, RN
Chaplain: Hilda Smith, MSN, MDiv, BSN, RN
Immediate Past President: Linda Jones-Bell
Beta Sponsor: Kimberly Humphrey, DNP, MSN, RN, FNP-C, PHN
Priscilla Bailey
Anastasia Barnes-Perrilliat
Latasha Befford
Karen Carter
Valerie Fowler
Debra Jones
Adrienne Rogers
Judy Simpson-Settles
Carolyn Taylor
Supporters
Lambda Chi Chi Partners
Chi Eta Phi National Partnerships
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