PHILANTHROPY
AEPhi loves philanthropy.
Please take a moment to review this video to learn about the causes (both national and local) that we care so much about. You will see how our members not only raise much needed funds, but volunteer and perform hands-on community service. We hope this inspires you to get involved and support these wonderful causes in any way you can.
Sharsheret (National)
Sharsheret, Hebrew for "chain", is a national not-for-profit organization that supports Jewish women and families facing breast and ovarian cancer and those at high risk for hereditary cancer. Sharsheret, was founded in 2001 by Rochelle Shoretz (Iota Alpha, alumna initiate), of blessed memory, a former law clerk to United States Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (Kappa Chapter, Cornell University). Click on the image below to learn more about Rochelle and her amazing legacy and the wonderful and inspiring work that is being done by the people of Sharsheret.
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (National)
The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation seeks to prevent pediatric HIV infection and to eradicate pediatric AIDS through research, advocacy, and prevention and treatment programs. The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation was adopted as one of AEPhi's national philanthropies in 2000. The Foundation was founded in 1988 by AEΦ Alumna Elizabeth Meyer Glaser and her two close friends AEΦ alumna Susie Bernstein Zeegen (Xi Chapter, University of Southern California) and Susan DeLaurentis, shortly after Elizabeth and her husband, Paul, discovered that she, along with their two children Ariel and Jake, were infected with the AIDS virus as a result of a blood transfusion. We are proud to support this foundation. Click on the logo below to learn more about these three amazing women and their amazing legacy to end pediatric AIDS through international research, advocacy, and prevention & treatment programs.
Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation (Omega Chapter)
The Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation provides financial and emotional support to families of children with cancer, as well as childhood cancer research grants. In spring 2024, we adopted an "honorary" member to AEPhi, a young girl named LieLie. LieLie was diagnosed with leukemia in April of 2024, and we have loved fighting alongside her and her family. Each year, our members raise funds for our team directly through the B+ website, and we also host a barbecue with other greek organizations to honor our heroes. We love bringing LieLie to the AEPhi house to play games, do makeup, and listen to her funny stories. We cannot wait to continue spending time with LieLie in the upcoming school year!
Greek Get Down (Omega Chapter)
Greek Get Down is a sorority-wide dance competition to raise money for our national philanthropy, the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. This incredible organization strives to end pediatric HIV and AIDS through research, advocacy, and prevention programs. The three sororities who are awarded the top dance performances from special guest judges are presented with a monetary donation for their own national philanthropy.
