Educational Experiences

College Prep and HBCU Initiatives

Connecting Hartford Students to HBCU Opportunities -2024

With most Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) located in the South, FEO and Epsilon Omicron Omega joined forces to bridge the geographic gap—creating a life-changing opportunity for 32 students from the Hartford area to engage directly with admissions representatives from over 40 HBCUs.

FEO and Epsilon Omicron Omega Chapter of the AKAs sponsored an all-expense-paid bus trip to New York City, where students attended the largest HBCU college fair on the East Coast.

NYC - Newly admitted Virginia State University freshman Kanai P. holds his acceptance letter at the Malcom Bernard HBCU College Fair, November 2024.

The impact was extraordinary:

This initiative gave students the tools, confidence, and access they needed to make college a reality. 

NYC - Our students, from Hartford’s public, charter and private schools, were prepared with brown envelopes stuffed with resumes, transcripts, letters of recommendation and essays. Many received on-the-spot acceptances.
NYC - Newly admitted Fisk University and Coppin State University students Valarie L. and Eaden S.

Interested in the HBCU College Fair?

Contact the team: Wanda Broaden,  Crystal Hamer, Lenore Pierce,  Raynette Holmes, Taniqua Huguley Chaplin, and Kyle Anderson at:

Project leader Wanda Broaden (center), other AKA chapter members, and friends served as chaperones, guides and cheerleaders for the college hopefuls.

HBCU Archives…our initiatives through the years.

HBCU College Fair in conjunction with Wilson-Gray YMCA, Hartford.

April 7, 2018

HBCU College Fair at the Artists Collective, Hartford

October 26, 2017

Love of Literacy Book Donations

Each year, FEO donates books to each child and the library at the Women’s League Child Development Center to inspire a love of literacy. To date, we’ve donated 500+ books…and counting to this award-winning program that serves low and moderate-income families.

Little Books and Counting
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Your incredible generosity and steadfast partnership over the years is an affirmation of our work for Hartford’s children, and our shared belief that a quality education is essential for all children. We thoroughly enjoyed your visit in May when you brought such a bounty of new books for our children.  Wow! Your decades of book donations have ignited the joy of learning for countless children and families at the Women’s League.  Every book placed into the hands of a young reader because of you has sparked curiosity and brought more smiles than we could possibly measure.

Letter from the Executive Director of the Women’s League Child Development Center, Karen Lott, July 2025

A road to success, built with love and support, creates a path of ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES.

Hartford Girls Rock! Tickets

The Foundation for Educational Opportunities, Incorporated in conjunction with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, Epsilon Omicron Omega chapter in Hartford, CT presents its 11th Annual signature event, Hartford Girls Rock!. We will celebrate, inspire and honor the area’s best and brightest young ladies for their academic achievement, leadership potential and community service.