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2027 Maryland State Leadership Conference Z-HOPE™ Initiative: S.H.E. Deserves Safety
S.H.E. Deserves Safety promotes healing, safety, and resilience through tangible community support, including requested essential items, survivor care, and advocacy. The selected localities reflect the State of Maryland’s commitment to data-driven service delivery by directing resources to communities with demonstrated domestic violence needs. By intentionally including these communities, this initiative seeks to expand access, strengthen awareness and prevention efforts, and address the challenges faced by residents who may have fewer nearby resources or must travel farther to receive support.
Chapters and Auxiliaries in the State of Maryland will collectively raise $6,000 in support of six (6) beneficiary organizations:
- Andrea’s House (Frederick County)
- Life Crisis Center (Salisbury/Eastern Shore)
- I’m Bruised But Not Broken, Inc.
- Family Justice Center (Prince George’s County)
- Family Justice Center (Montgomery County)
- Angel Watch Shelter
Chapters and Auxiliaries will also mobilize by contributing in-kind donations of essential items to meet priority needs and implementing various Z–HOPE™ programs focused on domestic violence issues.
Z-HOPE™ Awards and Recognition Program
Graduate chapters, Undergraduate chapters, and Zeta Amicae Auxiliaries will be considered for the following awards:
Service Awards: These awards will be presented in three categories: Pearl Service Award, Sapphire Service Award, and/or Silver Service Award for Undergraduates, Graduates, and Amicae Auxiliaries. They will be based solely on verified points awarded for programs reported via the Zeta Service Management System (ZSMS).
Z-Excellence Awards: These awards will be presented in three categories, including Social Justice, Health Justice, and Economic Justice for Undergraduates, Graduates, and Amicae Auxiliary Members. They will be based solely on submitting the written chapter or auxiliary statement. *NEW* Included in the toolkit is a sample chapter submission with the desired elements for a successful submission. A Google link will be available to upload your submission.
Zeta Male Network Service Partner of the Year: This award will be presented to one network based solely on verified points awarded for programs reported via the Zeta Service Management System (ZSMS).
The submission deadline is January 9, 2027. Contact the Z-HOPE™ Team at Z-HOPE@zphibmaryland.org with any questions.
Nearly 107 years ago, five trailblazing co-eds envisioned a community-focused, action-oriented organization founded on the principles of Scholarship, Service, Sisterhood, and Finer Womanhood.
It is symbolic that we take time every year to recommit ourselves and affirm our promise to uphold the principles of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
We ask that you consider a woman who embodies one or ALL of these qualities and nominate her as your chapter’s or club’s Finer Woman/Amica of the Year. She will be honored at our Finer Womanhood Inspirational Event at the Maryland State Leadership Conference on Sunday, February 21, 2027.
The submission deadline is Saturday, January 23, 2027. For additional information, contact Soror/Friend Miriam Williams at FinerWomanhood@zphibmaryland.org.
Chapter Reports
Maryland continues to Move with Momentum by way of our great chapters! Annual reports are a great way to showcase our chapters’ accomplishments and the communities we serve. Chapter reports will highlight activity from March 1, 2026 to January 31, 2027.
Please use the attached template to submit your chapter report. Remember to include the chapter’s name on the cover sheet and save the document with the naming convention: “2027 MDSLC Chapter Report_CHPT NAME.” Chapters are encouraged to supplement the template and include pictures, milestones, or other noteworthy items. This is your time to shine! Chapter Reports are due on February 5, 2027. A Google link will be available to upload your submission.
For additional information, contact Soror Sanai Ray at mdstate.ea.sr@gmail.com.
Necrology
During the 2027 Maryland State Leadership Conference, we will recognize and honor our Triumphant Sorors and Amicae during the Necrology Ceremony. We were honored to know them, and we will never forget them in our hearts.
Please complete the form for those who transitioned between March 2, 2026, and February 1, 2027, by 11:59 PM on February 5, 2027.
Zeta Crystal Doves
During the 2027 MDSLC, we will recognize our beloved Zeta Crystal Doves. If you have any new Crystal Doves from 2026 MDSLC to 2027 MDSLC. Please complete the form by 11:59 PM on February 5, 2027.
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