The Kentucky Association of Professional African American Women

ABOUT US

Empowering Black women, strengthening communities, and improving lives since 2015.

KAPAAW, Incorporated develops the potential of Black women through community impact, training, and leadership development. Since 2015, KAPAAW has been serving Lexington, KY and surrounding areas.

Today, KAPAAW impacts our community through programs including Girls Who Lead, a mentoring program for girls in middle and high school. KAPAAW offers many other programs that serve a wide range of needs in the community. rts.

Our Mission

KAPAAW is an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of Black women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Our purpose is primarily educational and charitable.

To carry out its mission, we strive to:

Collaborate to accomplish more together,
Maintain a strong sense of community providing a foundation of inclusion to make a greater impact in Kentucky,
Empower Black women which is necessary to create positive, lasting societal changes in Kentucky.

Our Purpose

To use the unique power of Black women's leadership abilities to transform communities for the better allowing us to make a collective difference
To live the value of Respect by demonstrating unconditional positive regard for others.

Provide advocacy for Black women and their families
Provide educational programs that enhance knowledge and promote continuing professional growth
To build core relationships with Black women and their families. We choose to serve these women and invest our time and resources to create lasting change in their lives and the community they reside in.

J O I N U S

It starts with YOU!

Founded in 2015, KAPAAW is the first of its kind in the state of Kentucky. We are a community service oriented organization dedicated to promoting serving underserved and marginalized Black families, while developing the potential of our Black women volunteers, and improving the community of Lexington and surrounding areas through the effective action and leadership of our volunteers.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Training for effective community leadership and personal development
Insight into community needs and strategies for supporting them
Exposure to the operations of community volunteer organizations
Opportunities for utilizing your skills and for developing new ones
Opportunities to volunteer in the community through well-organized projects
Membership meetings
Participation in exciting fundraisers, programs and events

MEMBERSHIP CRITERIA

Must be at least 18 years of age
Reside within the Lexington OR Louisville area
Demonstrate an interest in voluntarism and a commitment to community service
Show an interest in developing potential for voluntary community participation

How to Join

New Members must complete 2 steps to join KAPAAW:

Step1: Click the join button to complete the registration form and commit to the New Member responsibilities

Step 2: Pay annual dues

* Dues are non-refundable

Stay Up to Date

To stay up to date with what’s happening with KAPAAW, to find information on upcoming recruitment events, please fill out the form below to get added to our distribution list. You can also complete this form if you have any questions and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.