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The Foundation Review

The official seasonal newsletter of the Alpha Educational & Leadership Foundation, Inc. — chronicling our scholars, our donors, our programs, and the impact we make together. Published quarterly: Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring.

Current Edition

Summer 2026

Volume I · Issue 1

Summer Edition

2026

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The Foundation Review — Summer Edition 2026

The inaugural edition of The Foundation Review — a graphically enriched recap of an historic 80th-anniversary season. Inside: the 80th Anniversary Scholarship Ball, Phase I programmatic outcomes, $14,763+ in volunteer economic impact across the Gamma Mu Lambda, Beta Nu, and Iota Delta Chapters, financial stewardship, Giving Tuesday results, the Teacher Mini-Grant launch, and the full AELF Board of Directors.

Cover Story — An Evening of Alpha Brilliance: the March 20, 2026 80th Anniversary Ball at the FSU University Student Union.
Phase I outcomes across all seven sessions — Orientation, Cyber-Security, College & Etiquette, N.O.B.L.E., Project Alpha, FAMU STEM Day, and the April 11 Oratorical Contest.
$14,763.24 in quantified volunteer economic impact at the $34.79 National Volunteer Rate.
2026 financial progression — from $26,601.86 in January to a $39,979.53 peak in April, post-deployment at $20,920.74 on June 1.
Launch of the $350 Teacher Mini-Grant Program as the Foundation's new pipeline-development strategy.

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Upcoming Editions

The Year Ahead

A preview of what's coming in each future edition of The Foundation Review.

Fall 2026

Upcoming

Volume I · Issue 2

The Foundation Review — Fall Edition 2026

Coming this fall: Back-to-School Giveaway recap, A.L.P.H.A. Academy Phase II kickoff, fall fundraisers, and an in-depth Scholar Spotlight series.

August 8, 2026 Back-to-School Giveaway recap and photo essay.
Phase II programmatic launch across all three academies.
Fall fundraisers and Giving Tuesday 2026 campaign preview.

Winter 2026

Upcoming

Volume I · Issue 3

The Foundation Review — Winter Edition 2026

Coming this winter: Giving Tuesday results, end-of-year donor recognition, holiday programming, and a look ahead to the 2027 calendar.

Giving Tuesday 2026 results and year-end donor honor roll.
Holiday outreach and community service highlights.
2027 calendar of programs, fundraisers, and milestone celebrations.

Spring 2027

Upcoming

Volume II · Issue 1

The Foundation Review — Spring Edition 2027

Coming this spring: 2027 Scholarship Awards Banquet, Oratorical Contest winners, Alpha Safari recap, and the spring programmatic close-out.

2027 Scholarship Awards Banquet recap and recipients.
Oratorical Contest winners across Elementary, Middle, and High School divisions.
Alpha Safari and spring fundraiser results.

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Publication Schedule

Summer Edition: June / July
Fall Edition: October
Winter Edition: December / January
Spring Edition: April / May