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  • All About Theta Phi Alpha

    Theta Phi Alpha is one of the 26 sororities that make up the National Panhellenic Conference. The sorority is also commonly referred to as Theta Phi. Sisterhood is extremely important to Theta Phi members. Networking with other women within the chapter allows members to make everlasting bonds and lifelong friendships. Philanthropy is one of Theta Phi Alpha’s largest values. A motto Theta Phi has is, “A Theta Phi Alpha engages in philanthropic efforts to help those less fortunate than herself.” The sorority’s philanthropic efforts play a key role in all aspects of membership. Theta Phi Alpha's History Theta Phi was originally founded as a Catholic sorority and has now opened up its membership to all women. Theta Phi Alpha was founded at the University of Michigan on August 30, 1912! What is Theta Phi Alpha's Philanthropy? Theta Phi Alpha chapters support three philanthropies. They include Camp Friendship, The House That Theta Phi Alpha Built, and Glenmary Home Missioners. Chapters will volunteer, participate in service projects, collect donations, and even host philanthropy events on campus to support these causes.  Camp Friendship, located in Mississippi, was formed to help disadvantaged children develop skills in teamwork, create friendships, and helps to promote a sense of self worth through personal accomplishment. Theta Phi members can even volunteer at the two week long summer camp. Chapters will help support Camp Friendship by donating money raised from their philanthropy events.  The House That Theta Phi Alpha Built was established in 1993 in an effort to help the homeless. The main goal is to improve the plight of the homeless through providing aid to shelters, home building, and neighborhood revitalization projects. Overall, this organization allows sorority members to be given the opportunity to help those in need within their local community.  Theta Phi Alpha’s hiscotical philanthropy is Glenmary Home Missioners. It helps to support residents living in rural Appalachia through the distribution of clothes, food, and books. Volunteers also help provide residents with medical care, job training, and tutoring. Theta Phi Alpha Chapters There are currently 67 active chapters at universities across the nation.  It is typically a smaller sized sorority in comparison to other National Panhellenic Conference organizations, but this allows the sisters to get to know each other even better. Theta Phi Alpha Symbols, Colors and Motto Symbols: The Compass Colors: Blue, Gold, and Silver Motto: Nothing great is ever achieved without much enduring. Show off the org you LOVE! Click the link below to find the trendiest Theta Phi Alpha apparel!

  • All About Sigma Sigma Sigma

    Sigma Sigma Sigma, commonly referred to as Tri Sigma and Sigma, is one of the 26 sororities that make up the National Panhellenic Conference. Chapters of Tri Sigma place a large emphasis on sisterhood. The sorority strives to provide exceptional experiences that empower women to change the world through following their five values: faith, love, hope, power, and wisdom. The values of the sorority can be seen in their sisterhood, the bonds members have formed with one another, and the way the organization interacts with their community. Sigma Sigma Sigma's History The sorority was founded on April 20, 1898 at Longwood College in Farmville, Virginia! What is Sigma Sigma Sigma's Philanthropy? The March of Dimes is Tri Sigma’s national philanthropic partner. Tri Sigma has partnered with the March of Dimes for over 60 years in a partnership known as Sigmas Serving Children. Since the beginning of the partnership, Tri Sigma has donated over $3 million dollars to help fund research and prevention of polio. Through supporting this cause, thousands of families with a newborn in intensive care were provided comfort and education through the NICU Family Support and millions of parents as well as health professionals have been able to improve babies’ health.  Another main focus of Tri Sigma’s philanthropic efforts is the Sigma Sigma Sigma Foundation. The foundation supports programs that align with the sorority’s five main values and raises funds for leadership training for women. The foundation helps to support the sorority’s partnership with the March of Dimes through Sigma Serves Children. These grants help hospitals create life-enhancing therapeutic play and child life programs as well as other necessary facilities across the country. Sigma Sigma Sigma Chapters Today, there are 111 active chapters of Sigma Sigma Sigma across the nation! Tri Sigma's are most well known at the University of Missouri, Western Illinois University, Kent State University, and Elon University. Sigma Sigma Sigma Symbols, Colors and Motto Symbols: The Sailboat and The Pearl Colors: Royal Purple and White Motto: Everforward Show off the org you LOVE! Click the link below to find the trendiest Sigma Sigma Sigma apparel!

  • All About Sigma Delta Tau

    Sigma Delta Tau, also known as Sig Delt and SDT is a member of the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC). SDT strives to emphasize the bonds sisters form with each other and the life long friendships made. Throughout lifelong sisterhood, Sigma Delta Tau leads each member to meaningful connections. SDT values academic achievement, building leadership skills, philanthropic work, and building lifelong friendships. Sigma Delta Tau History SDT was founded by seven jewish women who were discriminated against by many other Greek organizations at the time. While the sorority is no longer only for jewish women, the premise in which the chapter was founded is still a very big part of every chapter. Sigma Delta Tau focuses on empowering women and chapters are known for their strong and powerful women. The sorority was established at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY, becoming founded on March 25th in 1917! What is Sigma Delta Tau's Philanthropy? Nationally, Sigma Delta Tau focuses on two main philanthropic partners. They are Prevent Child Abuse America and Jewish Women International. Throughout the semester, chapters will host numerous different events and fundraisers to support these organizations.  SDT has partnered with Prevent Child Abuse America for the past 40 years. PCAA focuses on helping parents, caregivers, and communities to create safe environments for children. This is done through numerous different programs, education, research and advocacy efforts. In April, Sigma Delta Tau chapters support the core fundraising initiative for PCAA, Pinwheels for Prevention. Chapters will sell and display pinwheels on campus to help raise awareness and money for the cause. Over the past 35 years, more than $3 million has been raised by chapters during their pinwheel projects.  Jewish Women International is Sigma Delta Tau’s second national philanthropy. It helps chapters across the nation with prevention programming to facilitate stronger and safer Greek communities. It’s main goal is to educate students on sexual assault and dating violence prevention. JWI also supports domestic violence shelters. The organization has built over 100 children’s libraries with furniture, toys, computers, and books in an effort to create a safe space for young victims of violence. Chapters of Sigma Delta Tau who raise over $2,500 will be honored with a bookplate inside each book sent to domestic violence shelters. Chapters of Sigma Delta Tau will host a philanthropy event usually during the spring semester to support their national philanthropic partners. Common events done to raise money for these causes include:  Can you take the HΣΔΤ - Wing eating contest ΣΔΤ Late - Bakesale Sig Delt Slam Dunk - Basketball tournament ΣΔΤ Your Heart Out - Eating contest Sigma Delta Tau Chapters SDT has chapters at 64 college campuses across the United States. They also have over 70,000 lifetime members! Sig Delt's are most well known at the University of Alabama, Michigan State, and Indiana University. Sigma Delta Tau Symbols, Colors and Motto Symbols: The Torch Colors: Café Au Lait and Old Blue Flower: Golden Tea Rose Mascot: Teddy Bear Motto: One Hope of Many People Show off the org you LOVE! Click the link below to find the trendiest Sigma Delta Tau apparel!

  • All About Pi Beta Phi

    Pi Beta Phi, also commonly referred to as Pi Phi, is one of the 26 sororities that make up the National Panhellenic Conference. Sisterhood is very important to members of Pi Phi. Chapters host many events to help sisters form friendships and network with one another. The sorority’s values include: integrity, lifelong commitment, honor and respect, personal and intellectual growth, philanthropic service to others, and sincere friendship. Pi Beta Phi's History Pi Beta Phi is well known for being the women's fraternity modeled after men’s organizations. On April 28, 1867 at Monmouth College, 12 women came together to form Pi Beta Phi! What is Pi Beta Phi's Philanthropy? Pi Beta Phi focuses on inspiring the lifelong love of reading. 1 in 4 children grow up illiterate, and the sorority is working to change that. As a result of these efforts, the sorority formed the Read > Lead > Achieve® program. This is an effort to help create a more literate and productive society. Champions are Readers is a program Pi Beta Phi partners with in order to support their initiatives. The program is an effort to help students in pre-k through third grade receive the reading enrichment they need. Pi Phi also hosts Ou Signature Events, where volunteers in major cities across the country help to distribute new books to children in need.  The Pi Beta Phi Foundation also supports this cause through the formation of the Literacy Fund. Grants from the foundation have helped to fund Pi Phi’s Read > Lead > Achieve® programs and events.  Advocacy is a key component of Pi Beta Phi’s philanthropic efforts. Members continually advocate for creating a more literate society. Chapters will celebrate Read > Lead > Achieve® month in September to show their support for the cause. Pi Phi also created the Literacy Advocacy Project. This project explores all aspects of literacy advocacy, including why it’s important, how you can make an impact, and what is needed to become an agent of change. Pi Beta Phi Chapters With over 136 active chapters nationwide, there are over 20,000 initiated members of Pi Beta Phi! Pi Phi's are most well known at the University of Alabama, Auburn University, and University of Mississippi. Pi Beta Phi Symbols, Colors and Motto Symbols: The Angel and Arrows Colors: Wine and Silver Blue Motto: Friends and leaders for life. Show off the org you LOVE! Click the link below to find the trendiest Pi Beta Phi apparel!

  • All About Phi Sigma Sigma

    Phi Sigma Sigma is within the National Panhellenic Conference, and is commonly referred to as Phi Sig as well. Phi Sigma Sigma places a large emphasis on sisterhood and forming bonds with others, therefore chapters will host many events to bring chapter members together. The twin ideals of Phi Sigma Sigma are the brotherhood of man and the alleviation of the world’s pains. Phi Sig has six core values which are: friendship, faith, love, sincerity, integrity, and strength. Phi Sigma Sigma's History Phi Sigma Sigma was founded on November 26, 1913, at Hunter College in New York City by 10 progressive young women who shared a passion for excellence and envisioned an inclusive sisterhood! In 1913, the founders of Phi Sigma Sigma had the goal of starting a sorority that would promote open membership to all women of character regardless of background. They wanted a sorority that strived to achieve outstanding scholastic ideals and maintain high social standards, while embracing diversity in membership. What is Phi Sigma Sigma's Philanthropy? The main focus of Phi Sigma Sigma’s philanthropic efforts is to empower women to aim higher. This is done through forming relationships, providing financial resources, achieving excellence, and changing the world for the better. The Phi Sigma Sigma Foundation helps to achieve this vision and mission. On November 15, 1969, the Phi Sigma Sigma Foundation was formally incorporated.  To support the foundation, chapters will host a Sapphire Ball. The money raised helps to  support sisters’ academic success as well as children attending school in the surrounding communities. Other philanthropy events many chapters host during the school year include: backpack drives, school supply drives, volunteering in local schools as guest readers. Many sisters will even volunteer as extra staff to help out on days with a lot of extra activities happening where teachers may need help, such as days where there are holiday parties or other school celebrations. The Circle of Sisterhood School Build is one of Phi Sigma Sigma’s foundation partners. In 2019, the sorority fundraised to build two schools in Guatemala. The project reinforces Phi Sigma Sigma’s philanthropic focus on school and college readiness. Current chapter women as well as alumnae had the opportunity to volunteer to build these schools.  Another foundation partner is the Kids in Need Foundation. This foundation helps to ensure every child is prepared to learn and succeed. Free school supplies are donated to students who are most in need. KINF has created numerous programs to support children in their academic success as well. They include: the creation of a national network of resource centers, a program that brings supplies to kids who don;t live near resource centers, and a program that helps kids recover from fear, anxiety, and the sense of loss after natural disasters. Members of Phi Sigma Sigma can volunteer to help with these programs and efforts. Phi Sigma Sigma Chapters There are 150 Phi Sig chapters founded at universities across the nation. 115 of those 150 chapters are active today and there are over 60,000 lifetime members of the sorority. Phi Sigma Sigma is most well known at Drexel University, Monmouth University, Rutgers University, Temple University, and University of Delaware. Phi Sigma Sigma Symbols, Colors and Motto Symbols: The Sphinx Colors: King Blue and Gold Motto: “Aim High” and “Once, Always.” Flower: The American Beauty Rose Stone: Sapphire Show off the org you LOVE! Click the link below to find the trendiest Phi Sigma Sigma apparel!

  • All About Phi Mu

    Phi Mu is one of the 26 sororities that make up the National Panhellenic Conference. Phi Mu places a large emphasis on personal and academic development, service to others, and lifelong friendships. Nationwide, Phi Mu chapters are typically social and studious, and prioritize service and friendship. Phi Mu's History Three junior women came together on January 4, 1852 at Wesleyan College to lay the foundation for the Philomathean Society. After months of gathering members and creating a constitution, the Philomathean Society was officially introduced to the Wesleyan campus and observed March 4, 1852 as their founders day! After years of success at Wesleyan College, the Philomathean Society developed a strong sisterhood of alumnae with rich tradition, giving them the confidence to expand into a national organization, known today as Phi Mu. What is Phi Mu's Philanthropy? Phi Mu is the only sorority to partner with the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and to have an alliance with the National Women’s History Museum. In addition, Phi Mu was the first Panhellenic sorority to establish a National Philanthropy Day. Since Phi Mu’s partnership began with CMNH in 1986, the organization has raised over $19 million through philanthropy events and alumnae relations. Phi Mu Chapters Today, there are over 138 Phi Mu chapters across the nation and over 15,000 active members and over 185,000 lifetime members. Phi Mu Chapters are most well known that the University of Alabama, High Point University, and Louisiana State University. Phi Mu Symbols, Colors and Motto Symbols: The Phi Mu Badge; a barbed quatrefoil shield of gold and black bearing two bonds, three stars, a hand clasping a heart and the Phi Mu Greek letters Colors: Rose Pink and White Motto: LIOB and The Faithful Sisters Flower: Rose-Colored Enchantress Carnation Mascot:  Sir Fidel the Lion Show off the org you LOVE! Click the link below to find the trendiest Phi Mu apparel!

  • All About Kappa Kappa Gamma

    Kappa Kappa Gamma is a sorority within the National Panhellenic Conference. Kappa Kappa Gamma is commonly referred to as Kappa. Sisterhood is a very important aspect of Kappa. Members of the sorority network with each other to form life long bonds. Their mission is, “We unite women to learn, grow, and inspire positive change throughout their lives.” Sisters will live by this mission and the six main values it inspires. They include: truth, connection, respect, optimism, knowledge, and trailblazing. Kappa Kappa Gamma is very social and philanthropic. The organization aims to prioritize mental health and wellness. Members are often referred to as “Classy Kappas” which means they are respectable and held to a higher standard. Some famous Kappa sisters include: Sophia Bush, Kate Spade, and Meghan Markle. Therefore, Potential New Members are often very excited to receive a bid from Kappa. Kappa Kappa Gamma History The organization was founded at Monmouth College in Monmouth, Illinois on October 13, 1870! What is Kappa Kappa Gamma's Philanthropy Kappa strives to inspire positive change, mental health and well-being and these three aspects are their new philanthropic focus. Kappa Kappa Gamma Nationals has partnered with the following non-profit mental health organizations since August 2021: Active Minds The Jed Foundation Mental Health America The National Alliance on Mental Illness The National Eating Disorder Association Jack.org Chapters are allowed to choose which of these organizations to support through their philanthropic efforts on campus. Donations and education support these efforts and benefit the community.  Active Minds makes it their mission to end the silence and change the culture around mental health. The organization helps to spread awareness and educate the next generation on mental health. Active Minds is the leading nonprofit in the United States with this mission.  The Jed Foundation is a nonprofit with the focus on protecting emotional health. The organization aims to prevent suicide within teens and young adults. JED partners eith schools and colleges to increase programming, services, and systems related to mental health, substance misuse, and suicide prevention. Strengthening programs related to this mission helps equip teens and young adults with the skills and knowledge to help themselves and one another. Increasing community awareness, understanding, and action for young adult mental health is a main priority of JED.  Mental Health America is a nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those who live with mental illness. MHA works to promote the overall mental health of all. Their work is driven by their commitment to promote mental health as a critical part of overall wellness.  National Alliance on Mental Illness provides advocacy, education, support, and public awareness. This is in an effort to support all individuals and families affected by mental illness and to help them build better lives.  National Eating Disorders Association is dedicated to supporting individuals and families who have been affected by eating disorders. NEDA provides support and serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures, and access to quality care.  Jack.org is Canada’s only charity that focuses on training and empowering young leaders to revolutionize mental health. The organization focuses on education through talks, chapters, and summits that help attendees think more positively about mental health. Kappa Kappa Gamma Chapters There are currently 144 active chapters in the United States with over 220,000 initiated members. Kappa's are most prevalent at University of Southern California, University of Alabama, University of Colorado Boulder, and Florida State University. Kappa Kappa Gamma Symbols, Colors and Motto Symbols: The Key, The Fleur de lis, and The Owl Colors: Light Blue and Dark Blue Motto: Dream Boldly. Live Fully. Show off the org you LOVE! Click the link below to find the trendiest Kappa Kappa Gamma apparel!

  • All About Chi Omega

    Chi Omega, or CHIO, is one of the 26 sororities that make up the National Panhellenic Conference. A large aspect of being a part of Chi Omega is sisterhood. Forming friendships and bonds with other Chi Omega sisters is a very important part of being a member of the sorority. Chi Omega values friendship, personal integrity, service to others, academic excellence and intellectual pursuits, community and campus involvement, and personal and career development. Chi Omega's History On April 5, 1895, Chi Omega was founded at the University of Arkansas! What is Chi Omega's Philanthropy? Chi Omega has partnered with the Make a Wish Foundation to name it their national philanthropic partner. Make a Wish has been Chi Omega’s national philanthropic partner since 2002. Make a Wish is a non-profit organization that grants wishes to children who are diagnosed with critical illnesses. Granting a wish helps bring joy and inspiration to children battling these life threatening illnesses and to their families. Donors, sponsors, and communities join together to help make these wishes possible. Since the start of the partnership, Chi Omega has helped to raise more than $20 million dollars for the Make a Wish Foundation. The organization has also volunteered over 1,000,000 hours of service to benefit Make a Wish.  Every school year, chapters across the nation will host philanthropy events to support the sorority’s national philanthropic partner, Make a Wish. The most popular philanthropy event is a Pancake Dinner where students and members of the community can buy pancakes to help raise money for Make a Wish. Chi Omega Chapters Chi Omega is the largest sorority organization with over 380,000 members initiated and 181 collegiate chapters across the nation! Chi Omega's are most well known at Arizona State University, University of Arkansas, University of Alabama, University of Colorado Boulder, and University of Georgia. Chi Omega Symbols, Colors and Motto Symbols: The Owl and The Skull and Crossbones Colors: Cardinal and Straw Motto: To be womanly always, to be discouraged never. Show off the org you LOVE! Click the link below to find the trendiest Chi Omega's apparel!

  • All About Alpha Phi

    Alpha Phi, also known as APhi, is a member of the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC). The objectives of this fraternity is "the promotion of growth in character; unity of feeling, sisterly affection, and social communion among (their) members." From alphaphi.org Alpha Phi's values include sisterhood, generosity, high expectations of character and a drive to be innovative. These four ideals are what Alpha Phi defines itself and its members as, and they are what is at the heart of this organization. Alpha Phi History Alpha Phi was founded in 1872 at Syracuse University by some of the university's first female students. After being denied access to join men's fraternities, APhi's founders decided to create their own fraternity for women. For this organization, they envisioned an expansive sisterhood, trusting in themselves and each other to make an impact! Alpha Phi celebrates it's Founders Day on October 10th! This year, Alpha Phi celebrates 150 years of their organization! What is Alpha Phi's Philanthropy? Alpha Phi was one of the first women's fraternities to establish their own Foundation. The Alpha Phi Foundation supports women's heart health, scholarships, and Alpha Phi leadership training. A huge announcement regarding the Alpha Phi Foundation was made during APhi's convention this past summer - Alpha Phis have donated over $42 million to their foundation! Many collegiate Alpha Phi chapters host their annual Red Dress Gala, a philanthropy event including a dinner and silent auction. The funds raised at this event goes to studies, finding cures and supporting women's heart health! Alpha Phi Chapters Alpha Phi is proud to say that they serve over 270,000 members of their organization. There are 173 collegiate chapters of Alpha Phi across the United States and Canada! In addition to these collegiate chapters, there are 131 Alumnae APhi chapters

  • All About Alpha Epsilon Phi

    Alpha Epsilon Phi, also known as AEPhi is a member of the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC). AEPhi is a Jewish sorority that works to help women become the best versions of themselves. Alpha Epsilon Phi values individuality and encourages their members to discover and develop the characteristics that make them unique. AEPhi welcomes women of all backgrounds that honor, appreciate and respect the organization's heritage. Alpha Epsilon Phi History Alpha Epsilon Phi was founded on October 24th, 1909 at Barnard College. Their founders, seven Jewish women had a goal to provide a home away from home for its members. To accomplish this, they focused on academics, social involvement, community service, and a lifelong friendship between the AEPhi sisters. AEPhi celebrates it's Founder's Day on October 24th! What is Alpha Epsilon Phi's Philanthropy? In its early years, AEPhi focused on helping Jewish war sufferers, scholarships for those who needed them and support for education. Today, Alpha Epsilon Phi two national philanthropies are Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation and Sharsheret, an organization that provides support for Jewish women battling breast and ovarian cancer. In addition to these, collegiate AEPhi chapters work to benefit other local charities around them. Alpha Epsilon Phi Chapters There are over 50 collegiate Alpha Epsilon Phi Chapters across the US and Canada. There are also many alumna AEPhi chapters! Alpha Epsilon Phi Symbols, Colors and Motto Symbols: Giraffe, Pearl Colors: Green and White Flower: Lily of the Valley Tag Line : Above All Else Motto: Many Hearts, One Purpose Show off the org you LOVE! Click the link below to find the trendiest Alpha Epsilon Phi apparel!

  • All About Alpha Delta Pi

    Alpha Delta Pi, commonly referred to as ADPi, is a part of the National Panhellenic Conference. Sisterhood is an extremely important aspect of sorority life for Alpha Delta Pi chapters. Events will be held for sisters to get to know each other better and form everlasting friendships. The four points of Alpha Delta Pi's diamond symbolize strengthening character and personality, watching attitudes toward fellow beings, recognizing the value of high educational standards, and developing faith and loyalty. Alpha Delta Pi's History Alpha Delta Pi is the oldest sorority in the United States, being the eighth largest sorority in the country . Elizabeth Moseley Coles, who was elected national president at the first Grand Convention, was responsible for having the coat of arms designed. Another sister of the Alpha chapter, Agnes Chapman, is given credit for the actual design. Symbolism from their ritual and Alpha pin were combined in the coat of arms, and the design originally had a background of violets. In 1919, the convention body voted to make changes and the present design was accepted. ADPi was founded on May 15, 1851 at Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia! What is Alpha Delta Pi's Philanthropy? Alpha Delta Pi has partnered with the Ronald McDonald House Charities since 1979. There are over 375 Ronald McDonald Houses in 62 countries around the world. These houses provide a space for families with seriously ill or injured children to stay close to the medical facility. Chapters help by getting donations during philanthropy events and by spending their time volunteering at these Houses. Since the sorority’s partnership with the organization, Alpha Delta Pi has contributed more than $17,000,000. During the 2020-2021 academic year, Alpha Delta Pi contributed   $903,698 to charitable organizations, including more than $860,000 to local Ronald McDonald House Charities Chapters across the United States and Canada. Alpha Delta Pi greatly values this partnership and long-standing relationship.  The Alpha Delta Pi Foundation is another key component of the sorority’s philanthropic efforts. It works in partnership with the Ronald McDonald House Charities. As part of the We Believe… Campaign , the Alpha Delta Pi Foundation established the Ronald McDonald House Charities Endowment. This fund allows the Alpha Delta Pi Foundation to provide even more resources to RMHC worldwide. The foundation also helps provide chapter members with educational, leadership, and philanthropic activities. These serve to improve the lives of women and the communities in which they serve. Alpha Delta Pi Chapters There are 161 active chapters in the country with over 200,000 initiated members. ADPi is most well known at the University of Alabama, University of Rhode Island, University of Texas at Austin, Louisiana State University, University of Kansas, and Oklahoma State University. Alpha Delta Pi Symbols, Colors and Motto Symbols: The Coat of Arms and The Four-Pointed Diamond Colors: Azure Blue and White Motto: We Live For Each Other Flower: The Woodland Violet Mascot: Alphie the Lion Show off the org you LOVE! Click the link below to find the trendiest Alpha Delta Pi apparel!

  • All About Alpha Chi Omega

    Alpha Chi Omega, also known as Alpha Chi, AXO or AChiO is a member of the National Panhellenic Conference (NPC). AXO prides itself on being a women's organization dedicated to helping women reach their full potential. They do this through a lifetime of sisterhood, leadership and service. Alpha Chi Omega History Alpha Chi Omega was founded at DePaw University on October 15, 1885. Inspired by their professor, seven female students were inspired and encouraged to form a women's society within the university. Alpha Chi Omega was the 10th women's fraternity in the country, but the first to be in a music school. The founders chose "Alpha" and "Omega" as they are the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet. In the middle, they chose "Kai," meaning "and" which later changed to the Greek letter "Chi." Alpha Chi was founded on advancing "the intellectual, social and moral culture" of its members, and they still value that today! Alpha Chi Omega celebrates its Founders Day on October 15th! What is Alpha Chi Omega's Philanthropy? Alpha Chi's philanthropy is the Alpha Chi Omega Foundation. It raises money to promote awareness for domestic violence. Many chapters of Alpha Chi Omega host an annual "Walk a Mile in Her Shoes" philanthropy event, where men literally walk a mile in women's high heels. This specific philanthropy event has raised millions of dollars for local rape crisis centers, domestic violence shelters and more! Alpha Chi Omega Chapters AXO proudly serves over 230,000 members across the country. These members are part of over 140 collegiate chapters and almost 200 alumnae chapters nationwide! Alpha Chi Omega Symbols, Colors and Motto Symbols: Lyre Colors: Scarlet and Olive Green Flower: Red Carnation Motto: Together let us seek the heights Show off the org you LOVE! Click the link below to find the trendiest Alpha Chi Omega apparel!

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