The Institute GADAAY

Welcome to the Institute for the Growth And Development of African American Youth website!

The Institute, known as GADAAY, features a program devised for the personal, educational, social, and cultural development of African American Youth. It is sponsored by the Ivy Community Charities of Prince George's County, MD. 

The activities are centered on three groups: 

Yes I Can (YIC) - 7^th - 9^th grades;

Juniors - 10^th - 11^th grades; and

Senior Debutantes and Beaus - 12^th grade. 

Each group has at least one advisor who is assisted by other members of the sorority. The groups are comprised of boys and girls.  Male mentors from other organizations may also assist advisors.

Who We Are

The Ivy Community Charities of Prince George’s County, Inc. was established as the non-profit 501c-3 tax-deductible arm of the Iota Gamma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.  Its purpose is to support the cultural and general welfare of the residents of Prince George’s County, Maryland.