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During the second half of the 19th century,
Connecticut's Governor Winthrop issue his opinion of
women pursuing college
degrees by saying they should refrain from meddling
"in such things as are proper for men, whose minds
are stronger." Fortunately for society, there were
many women - and men - who disagreed. Among those
who found such words unacceptable were the ten
forward-thinking women who founded Alpha Phi
Fraternity at Syracuse University in 1872.
Alpha Phi is now one of the oldest and largest
fraternities in North America, thanks in large part
to the ideals and vision possessed by those ten
women.
Since the very beginning, Alpha Phi has continually
been innovative leaders. Alpha Phi is known as
a "Fraternity" because it was founded before the
term sorority had been coined. It was the first
female Fraternity to build a chapter house, to
publish a continuous publication, to select
delegates to visit collegiate chapters and even to
launch a Website!
Alpha Phi is a sisterhood of individuals who share a
commitment to excellence in everything they do and a
passionate desire to help each other along the way.
We seek to equip our women with the skills to
exemplify the Alpha Phi spirit of leadership,
philanthropy, friendship and learning.
The skills Alpha Phis learn are not ones that will
be tossed away following graduation. Leading an
Alpha Phi meeting is similar to leading a
professional meeting and organizing a philanthropic
event mirrors the work many professionals perform
during an average business day. Outside of each
school's chapter, Alpha Phi offers a myriad of
opportunities to learn and grow: from the Emerging
Leaders institute to etiquette classes! But Alpha
Phi is more than just a collegiate experience.
Opportunities extend far beyond graduation,
for a lifetime of growth, friendship and support.
Alpha Phi
Foundation
When you look at the work of the Alpha Phi
Foundation, we hope you’ll see that we share many of
your own values, priorities and goals. Because,
like you, we want only the best for the Alpha Phi in
your life!
OUR
MISSION
Alpha Phi Foundation is a financially successful
organization that operates with the highest ethical
values. In the spirit of mutual respect and
life-long membership in Alpha Phi, the Foundation
funds programs that:
·
provide leadership and educational opportunities
·
encourage and recognize superior scholarship
·
support women’s cardiac health
·
educate women about the value of philanthropy
·
assist members in need
OUR
VISION
Alpha Phi Foundation generously supports programs
that perpetuate life-long pride and loyalty among
Alpha Phis, and positively impact the lives of all
women. The Foundation is well known and respected
internationally as a prominent leader for the Greek
community and as an important funding source of
education in women’s cardiac health, leadership
development and philanthropy.
Alpha Phi members and friends worldwide generously
donate their time and money to ensure the continuing
success of the Alpha Phi Foundation.
Alpha Phi Foundation is a non-profit, 501(c)(3)
organization, and donations are fully tax deductible
as permitted by law.
