Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., gives leadership,
service, and resources toward removing barriers and inequalities so that
all people of America may develop their potential and exercise full citizenship.
Through support of human rights legislation, service to and support of grass
roots individual and community development activity, and through active
participation in the programs of affiliate and other organizations, we are
committed to working to improve the quality of our lives and the society
we serve.
Sigma Gamma Rho, in its quest to expand its area of service, actively participates
in the sponsoring of national and international programs designed for the
improved welfare of all people.
Sorority-Wide
Community Service Projects include the following:
Project Reassurance
The care and protection of children is, first and foremost, a family concern.
But when teenagers have babies, the consequences are throughout society.
Children born to teenage parents are more likely to be of low birth weight
and to suffer from inadequate health care, more likely to leave High School
without graduating and more likely to be poor, thus perpetuating a cycle
of unrealized potential. Conducted in partnership with the March of Dimes,
chapters sponsor Workshops and other activities that assist pregnant teens
and educate teen mothers about the importance of pre-natal and post-natal
care, and to better understand infant care and child development.
Mwanamugimu (Wah-nah-moo-gee-moo) Project
The Mwanamugimu Project is an essay contest. Its primary goal is to provide
an opportunity for students to increase their knowledge of the historical
and contemporary development of Africa. Its objectives are to provide
the target population with opportunities that (1) allow structured ways
to learn about Africa; (2) heighten awareness of African cultural heritage;
and (3) improve writing and research skills. The project title, Mwanamugimu,
is a proverb form the Republic of Uganda that means "from small acorns
come mighty oaks." Chapters sponsor local essay contests that usually
include awards programs. Regional contests are also held, with winning
essays announced at regional conferences. For more information about The
Mwanamugimu Project in your area please contact the International Chairperson,
Dianna Davis-Bailey at ddbailey@sgrho1922.org
Program for Africa
A program to provide African women -who produce more than 75% of the food
grown on the continent- with grain grinders. Providing thousands of dollars
to buy grain grinders for African women to alleviate their backbreaking
work, this program is in conjunction with Africare.
Project Wee Savers
This project is designed to develop an awareness of various banking facilities
and their available services. The goal of Wee Savers is to allow participants
to become knowledgeable of the real life skills of saving and buying stocks
and bonds, ranging from ages 6 to 18 years. Participants experience the
real life skills of basic investing, setting specific goals attainable
through monitoring and mentoring of money and activities.
OPERATION BigBookBag
A Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority International Project in Partnership with
the A.E.A.O.N.M.S., Inc.
It has been recognized that due to a limitation of capabilities, resources
and manpower, some homeless shelters, crisis centers and extended care
hospitals are not conducive to "studying and learning" on the part of
school-aged children who are housed at the facilities. Thus, many of these
young boys and girls experience educational problems, which may lead to
an overall decline in their academic achievement. With this concern in
mind, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., through its nation-wide thrust of
OPERATION BigBookBag, entered into partnership with the Ancient Egyptian
Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, Inc., to address this issue.
Sorority and Shrine members make available, to selected facilities across
the nation, bookbags, notebooks, writing and drawing paper, pencils and
pens, dictionaries, thesauri, rulers, glue, construction paper, textbooks,
encyclopedia, typewriters, computers and many other needed school items.
Made available also through the efforts of both memberships is a nation-wide
tutoring and mentoring program designed for the benefit of the children
housed at said facilities. The effective and overall implementation of
OPERATION BigBookBag serves as an invaluable resource to the children
by: (1) Affording children with quick and easy access to reference materials
and other studying aids and tools that will help them in their educational
endeavors; (2)Providing the children with the means of completing their
homework assignments in order that they may remain current and up -to
-date on course projects and requirements and (3) Assisting the shelters,
centers, schools and hospitals in their efforts to meet some of the educational
needs of the children and young adults housed at the facilities.
Sigma Youth Symposium
Sponsored in conjunction with and in commemoration of Sigma Week, the
Sigma Youth Symposium focuses on some of the prevalent concerns that negatively
impact our youth: drugs, teen violence, abuse, low self-esteem, suicide,
teen pregnancy, etc. Held on the second Saturday of March by each Alumnae
Chapter, simultaneous Sigma Youth Symposiums address issues that affect
teens today.
The Rejesta V. Perry Birthright Program
The Rejesta V. Perry Birthright Program is named in
honor of our Past Grand Basileus Dr. Rejesta V. Perry.
Its focus is on infants and children born to mothers
who were substance abusers, HIV positive, or had AIDS.
The Birthright includes projects, activities, and
serivces dedicated to making sure children have access
to the health, educational, and social services needed
to start them on their journey to a healthy and
productive adulthood.
Judie Davis Bone Marrow Recruitment Program
Judie Davis Bone Marrow Recruitment Program focuses on citizen education and donor recruitment
in the African American community.
Alpha Phi Chapter
participates in all of the above Community Service programs. To find out
when we are having events in conjunction with our service programs, please
click here.
For
more information about our programs, please visit our
International Website. |
