Service
Community Service means that we want to make a difference on our campuses and in our
communities. We know that giving back to
others unselfishly makes the world a better place and makes us better
people. Serving and giving helps to
connect us.
We are proud to
recognize
The Make-A-Wish Foundation as our national philanthropy.
Chi O Kick-off, our main philanthropy event, is held each fall.
As a result of Chi
O Kick-off this past year, the sixty-six members of our chapter completed a total of 364 hours
of volunteer work for the Make-a-Wish Foundation.
By collecting donations, charging admission
for our event, raffling prizes, and selling T-shirts, we successfully raised
over $9000, which exceeds the average cost to
grant a child's wish.
Because of our success with Chi-O Kickoff this year, members
of our chapter were able to attend two wish-granting events. We hosted a send-off party at the Chi Omega townhouse for a 12-year-old
girl and her family, whose wish was granted to attend a trip to Disney World.
We also attended a wish-granting session at the Riverchase Galleria for a
little boy named Evan whose wish was granted to make his own TV show. A couple of months later when he finished filming his show, we were able to attend the premiere of his show at the Rave Theater in Vestavia. The premiere was complete with his arrival in a limo, entrance on a red carpet, and us, along with others in the community, acting as Evan's biggest fans! He even autographed photos for us!
In addition to our
dedication to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, our sisters can be found all over Birmingham helping others
in our community. From raising funds for
the American Cancer Society during BSC's Relay for Life to serving meals at the
local First Light Women's Shelter, a Chi O can always count on one of her
sisters to volunteer with her. Our actives can
also be found at every other Greek organization's philanthropy event; from KA's golf tournament to
ZTA's volleyball tournament, we are willing to help out to benefit
another group's cause.