A private nonprofit organization, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority is incoporated in Washington, DC and in the sate of Illinois. The Sorority was the first Greek-letter organization to charter a chapter in Afirca; to form adult and youth auxiliary groups, the Amicae, Archonettes, Amicettes, and Pearlettes; and to be constitutionally bound to a brother group, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated. Since its inception, the Sorority has expanded to encompass more than 500 graduate and collegiate chapters. These chapters are located throughout the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii, the Bahama Islands, Eastern Caribbean Islands, West Africa, and Germany and are organized into Nine Regions. Zeta's national and local programs include endowment of its National Education Foundation, community outreach services, and support of multiple affiliate organizations. Zeta chapters and auxiliary groups have given untotaled hours of voluntary service to educate the public, assist youth, provide scholarships, support organized charities and promote legislation for social and civic change. |