The Truth Staff
The late esteemed Wayman D. Palmer was a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc, so it was only appropriate for the current members of the Alpha Xi Lambda Chapter to recognize the impact his namesake YMCA Branch has and will have on the community. Donating funds will help the branch enhance that impact.
The fraternity donated $1,500 to the Wayman D. Palmer YMCA on Thursday, May 14 – funds that will be earmarked to increase youth membership and programs, said Suzette Rushing, Wayman Palmer Y executive director.
Noting the association of Wayman Palmer himself with the Chapter, Craig Teamer said that “this is a good way for us to commemorate his impact” on the community.
“We want to build that communication and that connection,” added Keith Nelson who organized the gift event, the first of its kind for the chapter. “This is an ongoing relationship for us.”