Supporting Victims of Domestic Violence |
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In 1911 Alpha Chi Omega began supporting the MacDowell Colony, as MacDowell was an alumna of Alpha Chi Omega. During World War I and II Alpha Chi Omega offered its support by helping working mothers who were married to service men by providing day nurseries and helping orphaned French children. In 1947 Alpha Chi Omega adopted Easter Seals as its philanthropy. In 1978 the Alpha Chi Omega Foundation was created to help support the philanthropic projects and educational programming supported by the organization. In 1992 it was decided that Alpha Chi Omega's current national altruistic project would be the support of Victims of Domestic Violence. Alpha Chi Omega voted to change primary philanthropies during the 1980s after the National Board became aware of the prevalence of domestic violence, with very little remedy offered to victims, both financially and emotionally. Alpha Chi Omega was the first American women's fraternity to tackle the problems of domestic violence head-on, not just by assisting victims, but by educating its members against it. Alpha Chi Omega continues its support of Easter Seals. Through many funds and grants the Alpha Chi Omega Foundation also helps to support members and those closely related to Alpha Chi Omegas. This is to ensure that support is continuously available for all sisters. Individual chapters focus their attention on increasing the awareness of the domestic violence, the destruction it causes to individuals, families, and children, as well as actively aiding victims of domestic violence through hands-on activities and service projects. This work is done through local agencies, which undergraduate and alumnae chapters support physically and financially. Local agencies include rape crisis centers, emergency shelters and safe houses for victims of domestic violence and their children, and long-term assistance centers for battered women across the nation. Alpha Chi Omega supports Kristin's Story in cooperation with Delta Delta Delta. Also, Alpha Chi Omega is proud to have Kristin's Story on the UH Campus this fall! |
 Carnation Bowl To raise money for the Women's Center, which supports victims of domestic violence, Gamma Upsilon chapter throws an annual flag football tournament in the Fall Semester. Many organizations participate including UH football, Pappas Burger, UH Cheerleading, Men's Fraternities, and the other HCPA sororities. It is a great opportunity to support our cause while bringing together student life at the University of Houston. In the Spring Semester we also ask all of Greek Park to participate in a diaper drive called Hugs N Pampers. After aquiring the donations we take them to the Women's Center in Houston.   2009 Winners Pi Kappa Phi!!! |
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