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Foundation Focus
Key to the mission of Theta Phi Alpha is our emphasis upon Education and philanthropy.
The Founders' Foundation of Theta Phi Alpha, Inc. manages the Fraternity's educational and philanthropic aims. Although originally founded in 1959 with the express intent of providing educational advantages and opportunities through scholarships, incentives and awards and to carry out the Fraternity's activities in the field of charity, the Foundation has broadened its scope to include supporting all of the Fraternity's educational and charitable goals.
The Founders' Foundation subsidizes educational programming at conventions and conferences, awards scholarships to collegians and alumnae, provides fellowships to leadership training, and raises funds to continue those efforts. The Foundation will continue to identify other Fraternity activities to be supported within IRS guidelines.
Foundation Scholarships are awarded to sisters who qualify based on scholastic record, financial need and service to the Fraternity.
UIFI fellowships are awarded to sisters who will be juniors or seniors in the upcoming school year. This exemplary institute, presented by the North American Interfraternity Conference, provides a solid foundation to those who will be leaders on their campuses and in their communities.
The Founders' Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors (volunteer) consisting of a president, secretary, treasurer, and directors of philanthropy and donor development, along with the Fraternity's National President, who serves ex officio.
Sources of funds for the Foundation include: contributions from individuals, fundraising activities conducted by chapters, colonies and alumnae associations, memorials for deceased relatives and friends, contributions collected at the traditional Founders' Day Roll Call and bequests. The Founders' Foundation Annual Appeal is one of these fundraising efforts. It is mailed to all initiated sisters in April. To make a planned gift and join the 1912 Society, click here.
Theta Phi Alphas are charged with the responsibility for caring for and making a commitment to those who are less fortunate than ourselves. Conducting philanthropy events is part of Theta Phi Alpha's mission and is expected throughout the collegiate experience and beyond. Volunteering our service to the wider community is important to our mission as a fraternal organization. To help others, Theta Phi Alpha chapters, alumnae associations and individual sisters support local and national philanthropic activities and perform community service.
Through the Founders' Foundation of Theta Phi Alpha, Inc., Theta Phi Alpha supports two national philanthropic causes: Glenmary Home Missioners and The House Theta Phi Alpha Built.
Glenmary Home Missioners
Glenmary's work in depressed rural areas of the United States, primarily in the Appalachian states, leads them to distribute food, clothing and books to needy persons, assist in providing medical care, job training and tutoring, and provide a spiritual home to those who desire it. To find information on volunteer opportunities or to learn more, please visit their website.
The House That Theta Phi Alpha Built
The House That Theta Phi Alpha Built was established in 1993. The common goal through The House is to improve the plight of the homeless in any way. The chapter can seek to provide assistance to shelters, home building organizations or neighborhood revitalization projects, to name just a few. This goal permits all Theta Phi Alphas develop projects that serve specific needs within their own communities, while remaining united in our aim and purpose.
Donations to any National Philanthropy
Monetary donations to Glenmary or any organization under the umbrella of The House Theta Phi Alpha Built should be sent to the Foundation, which records the contributions and aggregates the gifts into larger donations. Clothing or book donations can be sent directly to Glenmary. A note should be included with the items to identify the donor's affiliation with Theta Phi Alpha.
Glenmary Addresses:
Christian Community Center
c/o Jan Kreher
Route 3 Box 4
Vanceburg, KY 41179 |
Baby/children's clothing & shoes, women's/children's underwear & socks |
Camp Friendship
c/o Fr. Timothy Murphy
St. Francis of Assissi Church
102 S. James Street
Aberdeen, MS 39730 |
Children's clothing (t-shirts, shorts, swimsuits (ages 8-12) white t-shirts for tie-dyeing |
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