Kappa Beta Zeta Legacy
Our Legacy
The Kappa Beta Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated was chartered in 1979 and has a long-standing history of service to the community of Milwaukee, WI, from our partnerships with various organizations to local officials. As members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, we strive to uphold our Principle in being the Premier Community-Conscious, Action-Oriented organization.
Forging a Legacy . . . . .
Chapter History
Since 1971 . . . . .
The Milwaukee March of Dimes and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. have been working together for healthier moms and babies. Because of this joint partnership, we have been able to provide education and supplies to hundreds of moms!
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On Wednesday, November 1, 2023, the women of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated - Kappa Beta Zeta Chapter - Milwaukee, in partnership with the March of Dimes, Woman's Club of Wisconsin, and Mayor Cavalier Johnson of Milwaukee, took steps to be the first to proclaim November as Prematurity Awareness Month in the City of Milwaukee!
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Triumphant Charter Member Gertrude Payton
Kappa Beta Zeta has historically opened nine Stork’s Nest Locations in the Milwaukee area, including locations at Aurora Sinai Hospital (1994), St. Michael Hospital (now Family Health Center, 1996), St. Francis Hospital (1996), St Mary's Hospital (1996), Rainbow Community Health Center (1996) Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers (1999), St. Joseph Hospital Women’s Outpatient Center (2004), West Allis Health Department (2005), Milwaukee Center for Independence (2017), and Lisbon Avenue Health Department (2017). An early signature fundraiser for the chapter’s Stork’s Nest program was called the Aerobi-thon, which was held annually for several years from the early to late 2000s.
Kappa Beta Zeta Chapter excels in effective chapter management and a solid commitment to serving the community. Volunteer activities with various community organizations aligned with our international goals and programs are regular. The chapter volunteers with numerous organizations, including:
The March of Dimes
Versiti
The Metropolitan Baptist Church
The Clinton and Bernice Rose Senior Center
Clara Barton Elementary School
A List of Accomplishments and Achievements
Kappa Beta Zeta Chapter, chartered in 1979 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, owes its strong foundation to the unique contributions of the chartering members. Their wealth of information and resources from their undergraduate Zeta experiences have been instrumental in making this chapter a notable force in the city and State of Wisconsin.
Accomplishments . . . . .
Since its inception, the Kappa Beta Zeta Chapter has been proud of the following accomplishments:
Upholding a rich tradition of sisterhood,
Having dedicated members who serve in various elected and appointed positions on all levels in the sorority,
Demonstrating a strong passion for serving the Milwaukee and surrounding communities,
Having respect for others and oneself, and
We, the women of Kappa Beta Zeta Chapter, are proud to uphold the values and principles of Zeta.
Notable Achievements . . . . .
Kappa Beta Zeta Chapter provides service to various charitable organizations. The chapter’s programming closely follows the international programmatic efforts of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. Some of our notable achievements include:
Awarding over $40,000 in scholarships to Milwaukee-area teens
Spending over 1,100 collective hours volunteering at our adopted election site
Raising over $35,000 for our national partner, the March of Dimes
Operated and funded as many as nine Stork’s Nest locations in the metropolitan area
Kappa Beta Zeta Chapter, chartered in 1979 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, owes its strong foundation to the unique contributions of the chartering members. Their wealth of information and resources from their undergraduate Zeta experiences have been instrumental in making this chapter a notable force in the city and State of Wisconsin.
Kappa Beta Zeta Chapter excels in effective chapter management and a solid commitment to serving the community. Volunteer activities with various community organizations aligned with our international goals and programs are regular. The chapter volunteers with numerous organizations, including:
The March of Dimes
Versiti
The Metropolitan Baptist Church
The Clinton and Bernice Rose Senior Center
Clara Barton Elementary School
Kappa Beta Zeta Chapter is a diverse home to women from varying professional and educational backgrounds. This diversity is not just a characteristic of our chapter but a strength that enriches us and strengthens our collective impact on the community. Regardless of their background, every member is a valued contributor to our chapter.
Curious to learn more about our sisterhood? We encourage you to explore and discover the rich history and impactful initiatives of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated.
Known as the Chapter of Effortless Sisterhood, the Kappa Beta Zeta Chapter was chartered in 1979 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and is part of the Greater Great Lakes Region. Triumphant Charter Member Gertrude Payton moved to the Milwaukee area with her husband and daughter in the early 1950s as part of the Great Migration. Over the years as a Milwaukee resident, she met several other members of Zeta Phi Beta living in the area. She became the organizer and a charter member of KBZ.
Kappa Beta Zeta has made service a hallmark of the chapter. Over the years, the chapter has planned many Z-HOPE projects and embraced current initiatives, including Elder Care. The chapter is a dedicated partner of the March of Dimes Wisconsin Chapter and has provided support by serving as volunteers for its programs and events, most notably its signature fundraiser, and the local March for Babies event held each spring.