Sigma Kappa - Philanthropy

King of Hearts 2004

Maine Sea Coast Mission

In honor of our five Founders from the state of Maine, the Maine Sea Coast Mission was chosen as our first national philanthropy. Each November, Sigma Kappa chapters donate food, clothing, toys and reading materials to families residing on small isolated islands off the rocky, infertile coast of Maine. The Alpha Phi chapter collects toiletries for these families during the Week of Giving.

Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer's Disease was adopted as a national philanthropy in 1984. The Sigma Kappa Foundation raises money to contribute to research for Alzheimer's disease and gerontology issues. Since 1988, the Foundation has awarded nearly $500,000 in research grants to colleges and universities. Every fall, chapters sell lollipops on their campus to raise money. In the winter, we put on our annual King of Hearts philanthropy. For the week prior to the event, women from other sororities on campus buy heart necklaces from us. Men have to do whatever it takes to win the necklaces. The man who wins the most necklaces is crowned the King of Hearts at our annual dance.

Gerontology

Sigma Kappa has always emphasized our Sorority as a lifetime commitment and we encourage the active involvement of our alumnae regardless of age. In 1954, Sigma Kappa became the first national sorority to recognize the need for work on the study of aging and the needs of the elderly. To support gerontology, Alpha Phi's volunteer in a local retirement home each term.

Inherit the Earth

Adopted in 1992, Inherit the Earth is Sigma Kappa's national service project benefiting the environment. Every spring, Sigma Kappa chapters plan a service project that protects and preserves our local community.

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