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Chicago North Suburban Alumnae Chapter

Alumnae from the Chicago North Suburban Alumnae Chapter recently began a service project benefiting the WINGS Program, Inc., an organization offering housing, education, advocacy and other services to individuals and families who have experienced domestic violence. WINGS provides crisis care, food, clothing and shelter and connects clients with counseling, legal assistance, mentoring, career services and more.

EPSILON KAPPA, MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY, PA

In 1990, the Epsilon Kappa Chapter at Millersville University adopted a section of road in their local community. For 33 years, chapter members have been visiting their section of the road, collecting easily disposable items and litter that have been left behind.

“We all care about the environment and there is a feeling of satisfaction among all of us when we get to look back on how clean the area looks after we finish,” said Shaziya Roberts, Epsilon Kappa Chapter president. “This is something that is very important to us because it is an act of service that truly benefits the community. Being able to put our time into making the world a cleaner place is so rewarding.”

Chicago North Suburban alumnae attended an open house hosted by WINGS where they learned more about the mission of the organization. Afterward, the members knew they wanted to get involved in a hands-on way. The group began putting together kits of toiletries and warm clothing such as hats, socks and gloves to donate to WINGS.

The chapter visits the site four times a year to help reduce the amount of waste, plastic and litter to help keep their local community clean. This service opportunity also keeps the area clean and safe for wildlife by preventing them from ingesting hazardous materials.

Together Alpha Sigma Alpha collegians, alumnae, family and friends raised $52,346 for the Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation through Joyously Give Nov. 14-15, 2022. Since its start in 2019, the Foundation's annual giving day continues to gain momentum as a way to celebrate Founders' Day.

Thank you for your gift in celebration of 121 years of Alpha Sigma Alpha

$52,346

Dollars Raised

There were 346 gifts that raised $52,346 through Joyously Give; making the average gift size $151.29, up 30% from Joyously Give 2021.

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Donors

285 alumnae, 20 collegians, 1 parent and 6 friends of Alpha Sigma Alpha. Donors represented 95 chapters and currently live in 40 states, with a tie for the greatest number of donors between Beta Upsilon, Indiana State University, and Gamma Mu, Adrian College, MI, Chapters.

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Ambassadors

16 Joyously Give ambassadors helped spread the word through ambassador links and raised more than $6,800. A big thank you to each of them for their extra support, in addition to personally giving.

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MATCHES & CHALLENGES

There were 20 matches and challenges, to incorporate more state-based opportunities where donors currently live, or where members joined Alpha Sigma Alpha.

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New Donors

37 people made their first donation to the Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation through Joyously Give, with an average donation of approximately $56.

Foundation Donor Impact

Foundation donors are making a difference in the lives of Alpha Sigma Alpha women every day. During the 2022-23 year, the Foundation has and will be providing grants for the following programs and opportunities:

• Three keynote speakers during the 52nd National Convention & Leadership Conference attended by 378 members.

• Behind Happy Faces mental health curriculum for all collegiate chapters and their supporting volunteers reaching more than 4,500 people.

• Community Coaching program for select collegiate chapters focused on networking and communication skills.

• The Academy keynote presentation at three locations in spring 2023, anticipated to have more than 450 collegians are expected in attendance.

• Workforce Retention Bootcamp webinar series for staff members focused on engaging teams and reducing turnover.

• CrowdChange fundraising platform for all collegiate chapters to facilitate in easy and secure fundraising efforts for all three national philanthropic partners and local charities.

Donors provide the funds that make these grants possible. Donors impact current and future generations of Alpha Sigma Alpha members. Donors are the Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation!

Thank you to everyone who has given to the Alpha Sigma Alpha Foundation and for your continued commitment to elevating the influence of women in the world.

Pictured here is Beta Sigma, Missouri State University, celebrating their 75th Anniversary.

Below is the list of chapters celebrating a significant milestone during the 2022-23 academic year.

25years

Zeta Chi, Niagara University, NY – 3/21/1998

Zeta Omicron, Muskingum University, OH – 3/28/1998

Zeta Pi, Colorado State University-Pueblo – 4/18/1998

Zeta Rho, University of West Alabama – 5/9/1998

50years

Chicago Metro Alumnae Chapter – 3/19/1973

75years

Rho Chi, Wayne State University, MI – 9/14/1947

Beta Pi, Concord University, WV – 9/27/1947

Beta Rho, Northern Illinois University – 2/7/1948

Beta Sigma, Missouri State University – 11/1/1947

In the winter of 1960...

...members of the Indianapolis Alumnae Chapter collected gifts for patients at the Indiana State Hospital. Pictured here are Paula Sierpe McKay, BY, and Elizabeth “Betty” Presnall Bliss, XX, entering the hospital’s gift depot.

Sisters participated in the beginning of semester activities fair. Members set up a table to talk to students interested in Fraternity

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Members volunteered during freshman orientation to share information about Alpha Sigma Alpha and sorority with incoming students.

Pictured: Natalie Giglio, Haley Carnaghi, Katie Nixon, Zoe Gilbert, Denice Drewek, Lanie Taylor

Collegiate and alumnae members won the Chapter Excellence Award, Community Relations Award and the Membership Development Award at the Fraternity Sorority Life Stars of Excellence Awards ceremony at Frostburg State University.

Pictured: Pauline Pascariello, Shelby

Wellington, Miranda Smith, Megan Meeker, Shawna Hawkins, Kat Tilley, Amber Greenbaum, Paige Smith, Alyssa Billings