About BLEI

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 The Beta Lambda Educational Institute (BLEI), a 501c3 affiliate of Beta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. was created in 1980 to promote the social, educational and cultural welfare of people in the Greater Kansas City area.  In particular those persons who are now or have been traditionally deprived or underprivileged.  Our mission includes conducting educational activities, that promote the welfare of the entire community.    BLEI, in conjunction with Beta Lambda Chapter members, annually conducts many community service efforts. 

• Debonair Experience Youth Development Program
• Annual Spring College Tour ​
• Annual Coat Drive
• BLEI College Scholarship Program
• Go-to-High School, Go-to-College
• March of Dimes March for Babies
• Annual MLK Prayer Breakfast and Program
• My Brother's Keeper
• Leadership Development Institute
• A Voteless People, is a Hopeless People
• Youth Diversion Program

Leonard Graham, President
Randy Derrick Hall, Vice President
​Donald Lee, Treasurer
Donald Maxwell, Secretary
Hon. Ardie Bland, Dir. Educational Activities
Albert Ray, Director
Jimmie Perkins, Director

Damon Roath, Director
Dr. Louis Neal, Director