Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. was organized on November 12, 1922 in Indianapolis, Indiana by seven school teachers. These sisters became an incorporated national collegiate sorority shortly after the sorority was founded on the campus of Butler University.
As a leading national service organization, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. has met the challenges of the day and continues to grow through Sisterhood, Scholarship, and Service. SISTERHOOD
From seven young teachers Sigma Gamma Rho has become an international service orgainization comprised of women from every profession. Sigma Gamma Rho offers its members opportunities to develope their unique talents through leadership, training, and involvment in sorority activities. Sororiy activities provide an atmosphere where friendships and professional contacts are developed which often lead to bonds that last a lifetime.
SCHOLARSHIP
In a time when education for African Americans was difficult to attain, the founders of Sigma Gamma Rho became educators. They believed that the self-respect, knowledge and discipline gained through study would help individuals to recognize their duty and responsibilty for their society. Thus, Sigma Gamma Rho was founded on the precept of education and continues to promote and encourage high scholastic attainment. SERVICE
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 where ever 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. Other national projects include Wee Savers, Project Reassurance and Habitat for Humanity. The service of Sigma Gamma Rho from a global perspective includes Project for Africa and Mwanamugimu Essay Contests. Through active participation in programs and through networking with other organizations such as the National Council of Negro Women, Urban League and the NAACP - Sigma's legacy to service to improve the life for all mankind continues.
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