Philanthropy
Alpha Chi Omega
The sisters of Alpha Chi Omega have had the opportunity to work directly with two different philanthropies this year. They started off the new school year in true volunteer spirit with a week of service with their national philanthropy, the YWCA. The week consisted of a lot of hands on work where the ladies got to complete an extreme head-to-toe makeover of one of the YWCA’s bathrooms. The work for the YWCA was also continued the football weekend against the South Carolina Gamecocks, as the ladies hosted a philanthropy event called Dessert Fest. The giant bake sale was a great success as the sisters and the alumni sold homemade sweets to raise money for the YWCA. This spring has been an exciting one for the sisters as well with the kick off of the first annual Paintblast tournament. All the money that was raised from the tournament was allocated to a local community center, the Wesley House, which is very special community landmark for many of the Knoxville residents. The sisters are grateful for the opportunity of service and are looking forward to another great year of philanthropy work.
Alpha Delta Pi
Alpha Delta Pi helps the Ronald McDonald House throughout the year with a variety of philanthropic events. They visit the Ronald McDonald House weekly where groups of sisters help clean the house. They also do projects for the residents, bake goodies, and bring in supplies for the house. Alpha Delta Pi also holds two annual events throughout the year to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House. In the spring, Alpha Delta Pi hosts ADPi Day at the Ballpark with the Lady Vols Softball team. In the fall, Alpha Delta Pi hosts a Turkey Tailgate before a home football game also to raise money for the RMH. The women of Alpha Delta Pi work hard and enjoy helping out the residents of the Ronald McDonald House!
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
AKA hosts the annual Austin Homes Mini Carnival held in the Austin Homes Housing Development. Their AKA Exchange was designed to raise money for the American Red Cross. Other philanthropic activities AKA participates in include Black History Expo, African American Male Day, donate food to the Love Kitchen, Arts Appreciation Explosion, and the Knoxville Runaway Shelter.
Alpha Omicron Pi
Every year Alpha Omicron Pi organizes an annual barbecue to raise money for Arthritis Research. The money raised is used to supply Knoxville Arthritis Research with supplies such as wheelchairs, reachers, hot and cold packs, and utensils.
Chi Omega
Chi Omega Fraternity and Dream Connections team up to grant wishes for sick children every year. In the spring semester, Chi Omega hosts a flag football tournament to raise money for these dreams. Chi Omega's also participate in the Read-With-Me Program, which helps to promote literacy in Knoxville schools. The ladies visit different schools every week and read aloud with students.
Delta Delta Delta
Tri-Delta's major philanthropic event is their annual Tri-Deltathon. They join forces with the Greater Knoxville Triathlon Club in order to raise money for East Tennessee Children's Hospital. Last year, they raised over $18,000. Along with the TriDeltathon, Tri Delta also hosts a annual Golf Tournament to raise money for St. Jude. St. Jude is Tri Delta's National Philanthropic partner. Through a letter writing campaign our Golf Tournament we raised over $81,000 in 2007 and our Delta Sigma chapter was named The Most Outstanding Greek Fund-Raising Chapter of the Year.
Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc.
Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Inc. is a social, service, and philanthropic sorority. The national philanthropy is children's education and literacy. There is an annual event each year called "Literacy through Unity" week in which the sisters hold weeklong events to promote and education students and the general public about the importance of education in the youth. On the local level, the sisters of Delta Phi Omega volunteer and work closely with the Boys and Girls Club and the Thaxton School Branch
Delta Gamma
Delta Gamma holds their annual "AnchorSplash" in April. This event allows fraternities and sororities to compete in water events. They also raise money during the week with a "Most Beautiful Eyes" contest. Funds from the event are donated to Service for Sight.
Delta Zeta
Delta Zeta holds two fundraiser's each year that benefit Knoxville Center for the Deaf, and the Delta Zeta Foundation. Their fall philanthropy event is the annual "Delta Zeta Clay Classic" where fraternity and community teams compete in a clay shoot competition. In the spring, Delta Zeta sponsors the Delta Zeta Spring Gala and Live Auction.
Kappa Delta
National Women's Friendship Day, created by Kappa Delta, is held the third Sunday in September. Kappa Deltas throughout the country sponsor activities promoting friendship among women. Locally, Kappa Delta holds an annual "War of the Wings" each fall to support East Tennessee Children's Hospital. During spring, Kappa Delta sponsors a golf tournament, "Golf Classic" in which proceeds benefit the organization Prevent Child Abuse America.
Kappa Kappa Gamma
The ladies of Kappa Kappa Gamma are kept busy with their dedication to philanthropy. KKG pairs up with the March of Dimes to raise money and awareness about premature birth and birth defects. To raise money for this amazing cause Kappa hosts its annual Kappalympics, a fun-filled field day event, every spring and a designer jean sale, Blue Jeans for Babies, each semester. Kappas also participate in March for Babies and a Chef’s Auction, to help the March of Dimes with their mission.
Lambda Theta Alpha
LTA focuses on giving back to the community by serving those in need. They served at places such as the Salvation Army, Atria Weston Nursing Home, and the Florence Crittenton Agency. They spent many fun-filled Saturdays working with the Academic Enrichment Upward Bound Program. During the holidays they sponsored a child through the Angel Adoption program, and made monetary contributions to the American Red Cross's Sept. 11th fund. The LTA main chapter philanthropy is the Make-a-Wish Foundation, and they hold fundraising activities for fulfilling a terminally sick child's wishes.
Phi Mu:
Phi Mu nationally supports Children's Miracle Network and locally East Tennessee Children's Hospital. Their main event for the fall is called Chili for the Children. O'Charley's donates chili and potatoes, and the event is held before a football game. Also in the fall, Phi Mu's participate in an event called Reverse Trick-or-Treat, where they give out candy in exchange for donations to Children's Hospital on Halloween. In the spring, Phi Mu teams with local Wal-Marts for the annual "Rock-a-Thon", where members rock in rocking chairs to collect donations from customers. They also organize a place for children to play while their parents shop. All money donated is used to buy needed hospital equipment.
Pi Beta Phi
Every year Pi Beta Phi partners with Beaumont Elementary School in their Read Across America program to read on a weekly basis to elementary-aged students. On Dr. Seuss' birthday the sister visit Beaumont and read to and bring treats for the students. Pi Beta Phi has partnered with FirstBook, with the mission of giving books to children in low income families across the country.In the spring, they hold "Pi Fly" softball tournament to benefit their national philanthropy, Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. They were the first fraternity to have a national philanthropic project. Pi Beta Phi also sponsor the Adam Downen Race for Responsibility, a local event held to benefit education in local schools and throughout the community to prevent underage drinking and drunk driving.
Sigma Kappa
Sigma Kappa’s four national philanthropies are Alzheimer’s Association, Inherit the Earth, Maine Seacoast Mission, and Gerontology. For Alzheimer’s the chapter cans at a football game to raise money for Memory Walk. Memory Walk takes place in the spring and involves the Knoxville community. We raised over $15,000 for Memory Walk and won first place last year. For Inherit the Earth Sigma Kappa cleans our adopt-a-spot next to presidential court. Every year Sigma Kappa also donates clothes, food and school supplies to a part of Maine that gets cut off from the mainland during the winter. Also, Sigma Kappa makes assisted living home visits once a month for gerontology.
Zeta Tau Alpha
Zeta Tau Alpha's national philanthropy is the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, and Zeta chapter helps with "Race for the Cure" in Knoxville in September. Members also hold the "Real Men Wear Pink Pageant," in the spring with proceeds benefiting breast health education and awareness.