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Ever since I can remember, I have had the intense desire to help people. In high school, I joined Kiwanis Key Club and National Honors Society; both organizations allowed me to gain hours of volunteer experience helping families in need within my own community. Both organizations have annual events to benefit our community. At Christmas, Key Club adopts a few families and we buy clothing and toys for the kids. Our efforts to make the holidays a more enjoyable time for the families removed the parents’ burden of having to worry about being able to pay bills after getting presents for their children. Also, National Honors Society holds a blood drive every year in coalition with the American Red Cross. Last year our blood drive was in honor of a little girl in our community with leukemia.

An agreed set of public goals for our community is that as a whole group we do a lot of community service. For a couple of years my club would go to a nursing home and do different activities with the elderly. Whether it be making them sun catchers to hang in their windows or play board and card games with them. It

Viral videos of fraternity and sorority members partying and getting drunk off of beer might be the first images of Greek Life that pop into your mind, but that’s only a stereotype. There are nine historically black Greek letter organizations across the country that present an entirely different image of Greek life. Focusing on their multiple involvement on campus, National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) members are proactive in the community and on USCA’s campus.

I quickly came to realize as I joined this organization that when you signed up for Greek Life you become it and the stereotypes of a “frat boy” follow you. It offended me and still does when I get looked at as if I don't respect girls and before people know anything about me they see letters on my shirt and assume all I do is drink. You could raise as much money as you want

When I think of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., and what the purpose of the sorority is, I think of “Giving back to community” heling others who are in need, as well as using avenues provided within the Sorority, to help young ladies excel not only in the community, but in their career goals, while developing long lasting friendships.

Having philanthropy events has always been one of my favorite things about Greek life. Whether it is attending other sorority or fraternities’ events or being apart of our own. Delta Gamma holds two main events for Service for Sight each year. In the fall we have Anchor Slam which is a three on three basketball tournament where sororities and fraternities come out to compete against one another. In the spring we held Anchor Splash which is a synchronized swimming event with many different relay races. This year we had the Whited family come and speak on their behalf. They explained how Lochlan was diagnosed with CRB1 and how he will eventually loose his eyesight completely. This story touched a lot of students, faculty, and families that attended our philanthropy. We made Lochlan our featured anchor man and tried to raise as much money as possible for the family. This event was very successful and we raised over 1,800 dollars to give to the family.

It was not long that I began to receive personally wrote thank you letters from people and organizations we have served. One such organization was our local first Baptist church. This simple letter I found greatly changed how I saw Key Club. Before it seemed like a small group of friends that often went under appreciated despite our efforts. However now i understand that our plethora of projects really do greatly impact my community. Soon I began to love serving society, and began to search for even more projects to

In the course of my time at Union County College, I was able to participate in measures that aided my community and those in need. I took part in the donation and creation of care bags which were donated to the Salvation Army. This initiative was made by AESNJ as part of their statewide drive to help those who lack the resources needed to obtain day to day necessities such as hygienic supplies, socks, tissues and other essentials. Additionally, I made a financial contribution which went towards aiding Syrian children. Helping individuals in need encouraged me to participate in Strides against Breast Cancer a walkathon which generated money for women whose lives were impacted by cancer. The financial donations assisted women who were unable

Being in a sorority is very rewarding yet can be very time consuming. Each member that is part of a sorority has a huge role to play even if you do not hold a position within the organization. Alpha Sigma Alpha is a national sorority who is heavily involved with community service and their three national philanthropies, St. June Smith, Special Olympics, and Girls on the Run, as well as local philanthropy year after year. This source is located on Alpha Sigma Alpha’s national website that is dedicated towards the sorority’s service and giving. In this section their philanthropic statement states, “Life is not taking in only; it is giving out too. It is giving ourselves - freely - to other people, giving ourselves in comradeship, in understanding,

At the University of Iowa I am currently involved with greek life, specifically the sorority Pi Beta Phi. Being in the chapter involves many different aspects. The chapter's philanthropy is called, "Read, Lead, Achieve." Pi Beta Phi is dedicated to help raise money to donate to literacy causes. Pi Beta Phi has also donated 1 million books to children in need of materials. I chose to join this sorority for their philanthropy, because I value literacy as a future teacher. I also hold a position in my chapter, a Policy and Standards Board member. This means myself and a team hold the women in our chapter accountable for any misbehavior, and work with them to find ways to change it.

The National Honor Society has gave me the opportunity to help others in ways that I could not have done on my own. I have had the opportunity to help many in our community with our multiple different community service projects. Last year we sold raffle tickets for a gift card basket. All of the money that we earned went to a family in our community who had been through devastating house fire. They lost not only there house but all of their personal belongings too. The fact that we have the opportunity to help those around us makes the service projects seem even more meaningful. We also took up donations of paper products to give to the Ronald McDonald House. The Ronald McDonald House is a place where families can stay while they have a child at the Ruby Memorial Hospital. They can stay there for as long as

The Sorority's success is based on the depth of commitment, vision and confidence of its members. What makes AKA stand out from the rest of the organizations of the divine nine- or even organizations in general, graduate membership is by invitation only and is not solicited through our graduate chapters. Their graduate chapters host public events, such as forums, cultural presentations and social activities, so that prospective candidates can become acquainted with chapter members and learn about service activities they offer to local

A woman of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. is a woman that understands the importance of her education. It is an essential human virtue and sign of freedom and because of this she firmly encourages the necessity to thrive to others. This woman also realizes the severity of unity. Women must build bridges in order to encourage, inspire and uplift one another. The struggle…the plight…the fight of women, especially women of color, is undeniable. Women of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. are built for a work such as this. The pursuit of a post secondary education by women is as crucial now as it has ever been. A woman of this illustrious organization works to close the gap and preserve the passion that belongs in the life of college. Ultimately,

I participate in service activities within my sorority Beta Sigma Phi, which is a non-academic sorority. Beta Sigma Phi was founded for the social, cultural, and civic enrichment of its members. Our motto is Life, Learning and Friendship. We perform service projects locally to help those in need. A few of our undertakings have included, Rochester’s Alternatives for Battered Women (The Willow Center), the Parma Food Pantry and the STAR program for Hope Ministries. I also participate in creating the cultural programs, which are important to the sorority. The programs are not only a basic element to broaden my knowledge and understanding of my personal growth, but they also contribute to the growth of my sorority sisters. As a proud member of Beta Sigma Phi, I firmly believe it is in our nature not only to give the best that is in us but also to give the best that is in us to our

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