Nebraska Ivy Foundation, Beta Xi Lambda Education Foundation partner to host Pink Ice & Black and Gold Ball

Nov. 14 fundraiser will support college scholarships, community programs while building on the foundation’s commitment to local scholarship awards.

OMAHA, NE, UNITED STATES, November 4, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Nebraska Ivy Foundation and Beta Xi Lambda Education Foundation, the philanthropic arms of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated^® Delta Epsilon Omega Chapter as well as Alpha Phi Alpha Beta Xi Lambda Chapter respectively, will host the 2026 Pink Ice & Black and Gold Ball on Saturday, Nov. 14, at the DC Centre in Omaha to raise funds for college scholarships and community programs benefiting local students and families.

The two foundations collectively report awarding approximately $525,000 in college scholarships. That commitment to student advocacy continues through the formal fundraiser, scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 14, from 7:06 p.m. to 12:08 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, at 11830 Stonegate Drive in Omaha. Organizers expect the event to bring together community leaders, business representatives and supporters to raise funds for educational opportunities and programs benefiting the Omaha metropolitan area.

“Every scholarship represents a student who can move forward with greater confidence and a community willing to invest in that student’s success,” said Anita Johnson, President of Delta Epsilon Omega Chapter. “Through the Pink Ice & Black and Gold Ball, we are bringing people together to turn generosity into opportunities for young people in our community.”

“When we combine our resources and work toward a common goal, we can accomplish more for the families and young people who depend on our support,” said Kenneth A. Butts, President of the Beta Xi Lambda Education Foundation.

The Pink Ice & Black and Gold Ball continues a collaborative fundraising effort between the organizations, which share longstanding commitments to education, scholarship and community service. The event also highlights the role of historically Black Greek-letter organizations in mobilizing resources and building partnerships to address local needs.

“Education creates opportunities and investing in our young people is one of the most impactful ways we can strengthen our communities,” said Lavone Walker, president of the Beta Xi Lambda Chapter.

About the Nebraska Ivy Foundation
Founded in 2022, the Nebraska Ivy Foundation is a nonprofit organization affiliated with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated^® Delta Epsilon Omega Chapter. The foundation supports educational advancement, economic opportunity and community well-being through charitable giving and partnerships. For more information, visit nebraskaivyfoundation.org.

About Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated^®, Delta Epsilon Omega Chapter
Established in Washington, D.C. in 1908, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated^® is the first Greek-letter organization founded by African American college-educated women on the campus of Howard University. The Delta Epsilon Omega Chapter, chartered in Omaha, Nebraska in 1946, has been a pillar of service and excellence, boasting members with up to 75 years of commitment to the sorority’s values and community initiatives. Through collective community service, the Chapter upholds the sorority’s mission to cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards, promote unity and friendship and be of “Service to All Mankind.” For more information, visit http://www.deoakaomaha.org/.

About Beta Xi Lambda Education Foundation
Beta Xi Lambda Education Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc’s Beta Xi Lambda Chapter. The foundation is based in Omaha, NE. Charitable donations support their focus on educational excellence, positive leadership, individual well-being and community engagement for the youth.

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