ICE was incorporated by nine women with a vision to improve the quality of life for African Americans in Pittsburgh neighborhoods through programming and community service.  All financial members of Alpha Kappa Alpha are shareholders of ICE. 

ICE strives to make a difference in our communities in keeping with the vision of the original incorporators through planning and implementing activities which benefit individuals and families we serve.  One of those activities was a Cotillion which was designed to prepare and present African American young women as they take their place as leaders in their communities and schools.