Alpha Chi Omega

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Alpha Chi Omega has always demonstrated a strong commitment to philanthropy. Giving to support high standards of learning, leadership, and service is as important today as it was when the Fraternity was founded in 1885.

Our commitment to philanthropy can be traced to 1911 when Alpha Chi Omega members adopted the MacDowell Colony as its first altruistic project. The MacDowell Colony was founded in Peterborough, New Hampshire, in 1907 by Mrs. Edward MacDowell (Zeta Chapter, New England Conservatory of Music.) The Colony's mission today, as it was then, is to provide an environment in which creative artists are free to pursue their work without interruption.

As the various needs of society changed, so did Alpha Chi Omega's efforts. During World War I and II, members provided war relief to orphaned French children and set up day nurseries for working mothers married to servicemen. In 1947, the organization adopted the Easter Seals Society and other projects to provide assistance to those affected by cerebral palsy. Then at Alpha Chi Omega's 1992 National Convention, delegates voted to adopt the Support of Victims of Domestic Violence as a national altruistic project.

As a means to alleviate the financial burden placed upon the Fraternity to provide educational and philanthropic programming, the Alpha Chi Omega Foundation was established in 1978 as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization by merging several pre-existing philanthropic funds into a single-nonprofit entity.

Today, the Foundation is governed by a self-perpetuating Board of Trustees consisting of three National Council members, and nine additional members, including the Chair of the Foundation. In addition to the Board of Trustees, the work of the Foundation is supported by numerous volunteers and a staff of four.

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Hohnbach, Mabel C. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel; 9/24/2009 ...volunteering at WCTC and her friendships and work with Alpha Chi Omega alumni group. The family would like to thank the staff...Katie for their companionship and joy. Memorials to Alpha Chi Omega Foundation (5939 Castle Creek Parkway, Indianapolis... ...more

WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES 2009 HOMECOMING COURT US Fed News Service, Including US State News; 10/8/2009 ...education major from Canton, Smathers is sponsored by Alpha Chi Omega sorority. She is a 2006 graduate of Pisgah High School...arts major from Charlotte, Trotter is sponsored by Alpha Chi Omega sorority. He is a 2007 graduate of South Mecklenburg... ...more

Sunday's Frisbee Fest will benefit shelter New Haven Register; 10/3/2009 HAMDEN -- Alpha Chi Omega at Quinnipiac University will...is the national philanthropy of Alpha Chi Omega. Quinnipiac's chapter also...cause close to the heart of every Alpha Chi Omega." For further information... ...more