To our chapter, our philanthropy is very important, Henry said. She said she has seen a rise in the interest of philanthropy since she has been at Eastern. It seems like a lot more women are interested in joining sororities for the opportunity to become involved in philanthropy, she said. Last year, the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority reached the status of Jewel chapter for the first time in 26 years through their international headquarters. Some of the philanthropies organizations have are traditional and happen annually, but they also become involved in new functions as well.
Events range from helping the elderly to visiting children who are hospitalized.
Sometimes we sit in the cold for hours raising money for donations, said Nick Jackson, a senior and member of the Sigma Nu fraternity. When you re trying to help people in need, you sometimes have to put your own comfort aside for a little while, Jackson said. Most organizations have a national philanthropy, which is the main focus of their philanthropic efforts. The Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority donates nationally to the Robbie Page Memorial, which sponsors two hospitals in promoting play therapy for terminally ill children. Less extensive causes are usually ideas orchestrated by the chapters locally and may vary greatly in magnitude and purpose.