These groups allow members to focus on certain activities and responsibilities and they promote involvement and cooperation. Pi Beta Phi is linked to many philanthropic projects. Nationally, Pi Beta Phi established the Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts . Pi Beta Phi's national philanthropy is Links to Literacy. Our Canadian project is a program called Arrow in the Arctic which helps supply libraries in the Canadian Arctic.
Chapters also choose a local organization to support.
Locally, Alberta Alpha's chosen philanthropy is Success By Six. This program is designed to help children acquire the physical, mental, social, emotional and educational tools needed for school and life by the age of six. Alberta Alpha helps with Success by Six events in the inner city. In the past school year, proceeds from 'Battle of the Bands' were donated to Success by Six. Individual members also devote time to volunteer work through the YMCA and other organizations.