We began doing it when John Reily Knox and his friends at Miami decided to begin a different kind of fraternity, one based on three principles. And one of those principles calls for you now. Beta chapters are encouraged to select a group or organization which would welcome voluntary assistance, no money involved. Many such organizations need manhours to be successful. Battered Women's Shelters VFW Homes Food Kitchens Service Organizations Service groups already do philanthropic projects and may welcome a Beta chapter.
Every community has social agencies in contact with needy people.
The county Health and Human Services agency is a good place to search for an outlet for a philanthropic project. State and city governments usually have similar agencies. South Carolina chapter helped with an after-school daycare program by playing with the kids. Many communities are sponsoring AIDS awareness events and fund-raisers. There is always a need for help.