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Philanthropy
National Philanthropy
Recently Gamma Phi Beta collaborated with
Camp Fire USA to provide experiences and resources that build spiritual,
mental and social resiliency in girls. Camp Fire USA has been
connecting kids and youth with camping since 1910 to help youth work within a
group, make friends, build self-esteem and make good decisions. Together, these
experiences help Camp Fire USA achieve its mission of building caring, confident
youth and future leaders.
Gamma Phi Beta Sorority ensures the success of its camping philanthropy
through the provision of volunteers/mentors and, most importantly, by funding
camp scholarships for young girls in need.
Since its adoption as the Sorority's international philanthropy at the
1929 Convention, special camping for girls has served as a unique philanthropy
that has continually adapted to the times and needs of society. To find a camp
in your area, please check with the
American Camping Association.
Local Philanthropy:
2006:
We have started a Greek-wide Penny Wars for people in the hospital, as well as
collecting tabs for the Ronald
McDonald House. July 29th we helped Ahimsa
House and the Braves Foundation collecting donations for raffle tickets
to win game-worn Braves jerseys signed by the player!
Nov./Dec.
2005: Gamma Phi Beta takes part with Operation
Christmas Child to give children a better holiday.
July
30, 2005:We had a BLAST working with Hands
on Atlanta and the Braves Foundation collecting donations for raffle tickets
to win game-worn Braves jerseys signed by the player! Thank you to all who participated
with us!
Each spring we try
to make
Easter baskets to donate to underprivileged children in Cobb County and the
surrounding areas. If you are interested in donating money for this project, or
helping us prepare the baskets, please contact
us and thank you.
In October 2003 we raised money for AID Atlanta and walked in the AIDS Walk, a 10k
walkathon benefiting AID Atlanta and 16 other AIDS service organizations
throughout the Atlanta area. We also collaborate with the Marine
Toys for Tots during
the winter, along
with working with the Wellness Center at SPSU by supporting their alcohol
awareness programs.
Any questions or suggestions concerning our philanthropies should be directed
towards our Public Relations Vice President.
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