Across campus, sororities are redefining their roles by contributing to student engagement, leadership and community service through diverse philanthropic and service efforts that extend beyond the campus community to local organizations and families in need across Milledgeville.
Phi Mu focuses on supporting children’s healthcare through its national partnership with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals to support pediatric treatment and research. Cary Hardwick, a sophomore mass communications major and a member of Phi Mu, highlights one of the sorority’s key philanthropy events hosted on campus.
“We host a unique event called ‘Jammin’ for Julia’ to raise money for our philanthropy,” Hardwick said.
The event is a music and dance-themed fundraiser open to all students to attend or participate, regardless of Greek affiliation, encouraging a broader campus involvement. Teams consisting of members of sororities and fraternities on campus compete against each other, promoting unity and school spirit while raising funds and awareness for a meaningful cause.
Philanthropy events like “Jammin’ for Julia” not only raise money but also allow students who are not involved in Greek life to directly contribute to causes that extend beyond campus.
“All the Greek organizations on campus participate, so it is a great way to bring everyone together,” Hardwick said.
Alpha Gamma Delta’s philanthropy focuses on addressing hunger and food insecurity. Rivers Czech, VP of Chapter Wellness for Alpha Gamma Delta, expressed her gratitude toward her sorority’s local service efforts.
“We do a lot with Milly Free Fridge and the Chard Wray Food Pantry,” Czech said. “Baldwin County is one of the most food-insecure counties in Georgia, and it is so great to see the impact that we’re able to have.”
Efforts like these provide support to local families, demonstrating the impacts of sorority involvement on ongoing challenges being faced within the Milledgeville community.
On March 25, Alpha Gamma Delta is hosting a “1K in a Day” fundraiser from which proceeds go toward fighting hunger, facilitating women’s education, increasing philanthropy and encouraging leadership. The chapter’s goal is to have each member raise $20, ultimately amounting to $1,000 in 24 hours.
Maggie Strickland, a sophomore sociology major and a member of Alpha Omicron Pi, explains why the sorority focuses on raising awareness and funds for research for the Arthritis Foundation.
“We have at least 3 girls in our sorority who have juvenile arthritis, so it is really important to us,” Strickland said.
Earlier this month, Alpha Omicron Pi hosted “Strike Out Arthritis,” a fundraiser where participants compete in or attend a baseball game to help raise money for arthritis research and programs.
Many of these philanthropy events across chapters can show how members of sororities and fraternities work together to strengthen friendships in Greek life while promoting a culture of collaboration and compassion.
Through sorority philanthropy events and individual member service, members are proving that Greek life extends far beyond social gatherings and Greek letters. Their efforts raise vital support and visibility for a wide variety of causes.
By collaborating across campus chapters and local organizations, members create meaningful connections with the community along with a lasting impact. Students interested in getting involved can explore sorority life through recruitment events or even just by participating in or donating to the many philanthropy events and fundraisers hosted throughout the school year, offering students multiple ways to engage with and support causes that are important to them.
