The brothers at the Zeta Pi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Order at Florida Gulf Coast University are beginning our first year of raising money for Operation K.A.R.E. with an overall goal of $20,000 by the end of next Fall in order provide a track chair for a veteran who served our country. 

What is Operation K.A.R.E.?

In 2016, the Zeta Phi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Order at High Point University began ‘Operation KARE’ (Knowledge, Awareness, Results, Empowerment) - a student led initiative aimed at raising money to provide mobility solutions to the men and women who have been injured fighting for our country's freedom, therefore letting them better maneuver terrain and enjoy outdoor activities with their families and friends. They were motivated by the service and sacrifice of the brave men and women who serve in uniform. Realizing that the veterans were not much older than they were at the time, they wanted to do something tangible and meaningful for the veterans. They have worked to grow this initiative to other Kappa Alpha Order chapters on college campuses from coast to coast, and since 2016 have raised AND donated over $215,000 to the Independence Fund to provide Track Chairs and other wellness programs for veterans around the country. To achieve this, they have built a nationwide coalition of over 1,000+ donors — individuals, businesses, and other organizations — from around the country.