National Philanthropy
Part of Sigma Alpha Mu’s mission is to develop good citizens and well-rounded individuals. That includes giving back to the community. Sigma Alpha Mu feels that it is important to develop this good habit and live by these values while a young man is in college, cultivating a lifelong commitment to helping others. A community cannot improve without the generosity and leadership of men like members of Sigma Alpha Mu. As a fraternity, Sigma Alpha Mu prides itself on its many philanthropic efforts. In 2010 alone, our undergraduate chapter members raised over $450,000 for various national and local charities.
Sigma Alpha Mu’s National Philanthropy is The Judy Fund, which is part of The Alzheimer’s Association. The Judy Fund was established by a Sigma Alpha Mu member, Marshall Gelfand, in honor of his wife who lost a nine-year battle to the Alzheimer ’s disease in 2004. The money raised for the Judy Fund is used to support the research, care, and advocacy efforts by the Alzheimer’s Association. This past year Sigma Alpha Mu chapter members raised over $40,000 for the Judy Fund and look forward to raising even more in the future. In 2011, Sigma Alpha Mu added Feeding America as another national philanthropy.
Sigma Alpha Mu’s National Philanthropy is The Judy Fund, which is part of The Alzheimer’s Association. The Judy Fund was established by a Sigma Alpha Mu member, Marshall Gelfand, in honor of his wife who lost a nine-year battle to the Alzheimer ’s disease in 2004. The money raised for the Judy Fund is used to support the research, care, and advocacy efforts by the Alzheimer’s Association. This past year Sigma Alpha Mu chapter members raised over $40,000 for the Judy Fund and look forward to raising even more in the future. In 2011, Sigma Alpha Mu added Feeding America as another national philanthropy.
Local Philanthropy
Throughout the past few years Psi Chapter has raised thousands of dollars that have been donated to the Judy Fund and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The Greeks at Pitt just completed a $300,000 pledge to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. This year the Greeks at Pitt started a $300,000 pledge to the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. To raise money we participate in an Walk to End Alzheimer's in the Pittsburgh area, our annual Brain Busters Competition, as well as participating in other Greek philanthropy events. Giving money is just one way we give back to the community.
We also use man hours to give back. Every year we participate in Pitt Make a Difference Day, cleaning up a part of the Pittsburgh area. This year we will also be visiting a local food bank and donating our time there as SAM has added Feeding America to one of its national philanthropy's. We are always looking for other opportunities to donate time or money and are open to pretty much anything. If you would like to donate you can donate to the Alzheimer's Fund here: http://act.alz.org/site/TR/?pg=entry&pw_id=7022&fr_id=5395
We also use man hours to give back. Every year we participate in Pitt Make a Difference Day, cleaning up a part of the Pittsburgh area. This year we will also be visiting a local food bank and donating our time there as SAM has added Feeding America to one of its national philanthropy's. We are always looking for other opportunities to donate time or money and are open to pretty much anything. If you would like to donate you can donate to the Alzheimer's Fund here: http://act.alz.org/site/TR/?pg=entry&pw_id=7022&fr_id=5395