Gratitude for Every Gift and Every Sister

The work accomplished by your Foundation is only possible because of the generosity of spirit and Lifelong Commitment shown by sisters and friends of Pi Beta Phi. Without your support, our Foundation’s critical work—supporting literacy, leadership development, scholarships, emergency assistance programs and operational needs—would not be sustainable. We strive to recognize and show our gratitude for all who support this work; no matter the size or frequency of giving, you are making a difference. For that, we are forever grateful.

Whether you make recurring donations or recently supported your Foundation for the first time by sending a virtual wine carnation, giving at any capacity has the power to make a difference in every area that matters most to our sisterhood. The generosity and enthusiastic support shown by Pi Phis is unmatched. The choice to give back to Pi Phi is a personal and meaningful one, often accompanied by a reflection shared with our Foundation leadership or a fellow Pi Phi sister.

Through Halo Heaven and virtual wine carnations, Pi Phis have cherished the opportunity to send messages of appreciation and Sincere Friendship alongside their gifts to our Foundation. Your sincere love for each other and our Fraternity is a rejuvenating force through even the most difficult times, as these messages demonstrate.

Read more for a small sample of the heartfelt, compassionate messages shared by Pi Phis over the last year. All messages are shared with the permission of both the sender and recipient. Pi Beta Phi Foundation does not share tribute messages without the express permission of all parties.

SISTERS SUPPORTING SISTERS

On Giving Tuesday—November 30, 2021—mere weeks after her Initiation into the Mississippi Beta Chapter, NELLANI SULLIVAN sent a virtual wine carnation to the outgoing Chapter President CASSIDY GRACE PORTER, “Thank you for all you have done for the chapter! You have been a wonderful role model to a hopeful future Pi Phi president.”

Through Halo Heaven at the 2021 Convention, West Virginia Alpha WENDI SILCOTT MACKAY sent halos and tributes to many Pi Phis, including lifelong friends, her fellow Alumnae Advisory Committee (AAC) members and the Chapter President with whom she served as AAC Chair. Her messages rang through as particularly poignant as the Fraternity gathered for the first-ever virtual Convention. In spite of the challenges that accompanied such a change, Wendi’s messages of loving support show that Pi Phi Love perseveres through it all.

To the 2021 West Virginia Alpha Chapter President NATALIE DIEHL, Wendi wrote, “I am incredibly proud of you and how you lead the West Virginia Alpha Chapter. You are destined for great things!”

To Indiana Delta SHELLY NOBLE SHANNON, “To my best friend and our more than 30 years of love, friendship and laughter. Love you!”

To West Virginia Alpha NANCY ANDERSON VEST, with whom Wendi served on the chapter’s AAC, “Thank you for being on AAC, supporting the chapter and for being a true friend and sister!”

Alberta Alpha JESSICA SPARKS serves as her chapter’s AAC Operations Advisor and shared a tribute to the outgoing Vice President Operations HANNAH BACON at the end of her term.

Jessica said, “Hannah, congratulations on a fantastic year of growth and leadership as Vice President Operations! I look forward to continuing to hear of your leadership and the friendship you share throughout your new alumnae experience with Pi Beta Phi! Ring Ching!”

On Giving Tuesday, Arizona Alpha PAM MORRIS SAMUELS sent a virtual wine carnation to recognize her decades of Sincere Friendship with Arizona Alpha PATRICIA BUTLER WINTHER, saying, “On this "Giving Tuesday," I thank you for over 60 years of friendship. And it all started because of Pi Beta Phi! Love, Pam.”

Ohio Betas JUDITH MORRISON ROBINSON and SUSAN LOGAN RENTZ exchanged virtual wine carnations on Giving Tuesday, each showing their appreciation for the Sincere Friendship which has endured for more than 60 years. Judith wrote, “Susan, a gift to "little sis" that has more memories than just Pi Phi; our Clintonville beginnings, Siote, family connections. All keeping us in touch though miles apart for so many years. Pi Phi Love, Judy.”

Susan replied with her own wine carnation in tribute to Judith, saying, “We have known each other for about 60 years, and it has been my pleasure to be your friend. I'm glad that we were able to attend alumnae club meetings together when I lived in Columbus and particularly glad that our friendship has continued.”

Every Sister, Every Year, Every Gift

Every gift to the Friendship Fund helps our Foundation fulfill Pi Phi’s mission, supporting every sister, every year. These unrestricted gifts allow your Foundation to respond to Pi Phi’s most urgent needs—maintaining essential support for the leadership, literacy, scholarship and emergency assistance programs that empower our sisters—and other issues that arise in an ever-shifting world.

Your support of the Friendship Fund is essential to the sustainability and longevity of the work of ourFoundation, and of Pi Beta Phi. Without your support to the Friendship Fund, we would not be able to dedicate the time and operational resources required to advance the work behind our endeavors and inspire morePi Phis and friends to give.

Support to the Friendship Fund remains at a 50%decrease compared to giving before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic; this drastically affects ourFoundation’s capacity to fulfill Pi Phi’s mission. Every gift, no matter the size, can help bridge the gap and ensure the future of Pi Beta Phi is strong.

As we all work toward a new normal, we will continue to engage with sisters and friends of Pi Phi through every avenue possible. You can learn more about theFriendship Fund through a virtual visit with yourFoundation. Staff members and volunteers can share more about the impact every gift can make and discuss the giving opportunities that best fit your philanthropic goals. To schedule your virtual visit, call our Foundation at (636) 256-1357 or email fndn@pibetaphi.org. If you’d like to make a gift today, visit give.pibetaphi.org.