Alpha Phi
| Alpha Phi | |
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| ΑΦ | |
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| Founded | October 10, 1872 Syracuse University, (Syracuse, New York) |
| Type | Social |
| Scope | International |
| Mission statement | Alpha Phi is a sisterhood of women supporting one another in lifelong achievement. |
| Motto | Union hand in hand |
| Colors | Bordeaux, silver |
| Symbol | Ivy |
| Flower | Lily of the Valley, Forget-me-not |
| Mascot | Phi Bear |
| Publication | Quarterly |
| Philanthropy | Alpha Phi Foundation in support of Women's Heart Health |
| Chapters | 164 active |
| Members | 200,000+ lifetime |
| Values | sisterhood, scholarship, service, character development, loyalty, leadership |
| Headquarters |
1930 Sherman Avenue Evanston, Illinois USA |
| Homepage | alphaphi |
Alpha Phi International Women's Fraternity (ΑΦ) is a sorority with over 164 active chapters and over 200,000 initiated members. Founded at Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York on September 18, 1872, It is the fourth Greek-letter organization founded for women, and the first "sorority" founded for women in the northeast.
At the time of the founding there were only twenty women attending Syracuse; ten of them eventually joined in the formation of Alpha Phi. The organization was founded on the principles of the promotion of growth in character; unity of feeling, sisterly affection, and social communion among the members. The actual founding date is September 18, 1872 however, Founder's Day is celebrated on October 10. This is because the first Founder's Day was celebrated on October 10, 1902 when the fraternity was 30 years old because many colleges and universities were not open for classes in mid-September at that time.
There are multiple types of symbols a member of Alpha Phi Fraternity represents and receives proudly:
Alpha Phi's public motto is "union hand in hand". According to Alexandra Robbins it also has a "secret" motto, "A.O.E""
Alpha Phi's founding members were:
The Alpha Phi Foundation has a mission to empower women to be generous givers by raising and awarding funds for programs that advance leadership development, encourage academic excellence, improve women's heart health, support sisters in need, preserve heritage and educate about the value of philanthropy.
Alpha Phi officially adopted Cardiac Care as a priority in 1946, which became Alpha Phi Foundation's philanthropic priority upon its founding in 1956. The Foundation supports programs and research that study heart disease in women – specifically its symptoms, its treatment and its prevention.
Through its annual Heart to Heart Cardiac Care Grant, the Foundation helps fund research and educational programs that support the improvement of women's heart health. The $50,000 award enables the medical profession to better understand gender differences in heart health and help countless health care professionals increase their expertise in heart disease prevention and treatment in women. Through the support of these initiatives, Alpha Phi Foundation is helping millions of people live longer, richer lives.
The first Friday of February is Red Dress Pin Day and the month of February is February's Cardiac Care Month where individual Alpha Phi chapters are encouraged to develop a relationship with a local cardiac care project in their community, as well as to promote awareness of women's heart disease.
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