Norristown Kappas

The Norristown (PA) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated, is a local chapter of the international historically Black fraternity dedicated to community service and youth empowerment.

Chapter Details

• Official Name: Norristown (PA) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated.
• Charter Date: The chapter was officially chartered on January 25, 1986.
• Location: Norristown, a municipality in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
• Affiliation: It is part of the fraternity’s Northeastern Province, which includes chapters from ten states and several international locations.
• Nickname: Members of Kappa Alpha Psi are often referred to as “Nupes”.

Community Programs and Initiatives

The chapter is actively involved in community outreach and youth development programs, often partnering with local organizations.

• Guide Right/Kappa League: This youth mentoring program for high school and middle school students focuses on SAT/PSAT preparation, leadership development, and college readiness.
• Social Action: The chapter’s initiatives include addressing food insecurity through a Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner Giveaway and providing gift cards to families during the Christmas season.
• Scholarship Program: The chapter runs a scholarship program, demonstrating its commitment to educational achievement.
• Community Partnerships: They collaborate with organizations like the Montgomery County OIC (Opportunities Industrialization Center) and Mount Zion AME church.