![]() The service of Sigma Gamma Rho from a global perspective includes Project Africa and Project Mwanamugimu. Other national projects include Wee Savers, Project Reassurance and Habitat for Humanity, Sigma Gamma Rho built seven homes across the United States in Florida, District of Columbia, Wisconsin, California, and Texas. The objective is for chapters to provide their local homeless shelters and children hospitals with educational materials, equipment and supplies. Sigma Gamma Rho's commitment to service is expressed in its slogan, "Greater Service, Greater Progress." The sorority has a proud history of offering service wherever chapters exist, including OPERATION BigBookBag, a program designed to address the needs, challenges and issues that face school-aged children who are educationally at-risk in local homeless shelters and extended care hospitals. ![]() hold partnership to provide educational scholarships while promoting home ownership. ![]() The Fund was designed to insure perpetual support for its commitment to education and for research in education, health and related fields. In addition to annual scholarships awarded by local alumnae chapters, in 1984 the National Education Fund was created. Thus, Sigma Gamma Rho was founded on the precept of education and continues to promote and encourage high scholastic attainment. They believed that the self-respect, knowledge and discipline gained through study would help individuals to recognize their duty and responsibility for their society. In a time when education for African Americans was difficult to attain, the founders of Sigma Gamma Rho became educators. Sigma women are dedicated to helping each other and their personal success is recognized in The AURORA and through various awards. ![]() Sorority activities provide an atmosphere where friendships and professional contacts are developed which often lead to bonds that last a lifetime. Sigma Gamma Rho offers its members opportunities to develop their unique talents through leadership training and involvement in sorority activities. Soaring To Greater Heights Of Attainment Around The World, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., as a leading national service organization, has met the challenges of the day and continues to grow through Sisterhood, Scholarship and Service.įrom seven young educators, Sigma Gamma Rho has become an international service organization comprised of women from every profession. The group became an incorporated national collegiate sorority on December 30, 1929, when a charter was granted to Alpha chapter at Butler University. was organized on Novemin Indianapolis, Indiana by seven young educators: Mary Lou Allison Little, Dorothy Hanley Whiteside, Vivian White Marbury, Nannie Mae Gahn Johnson, Hattie Mae Dulin Redford, Bessie M. Our goal is to achieve greater progress in the areas of education, health awareness, and leadership development. and globally through community service, civil, and social action. ![]() to enhance the quality of life for women and their families in the U.S. It is the mission of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. ![]()
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