One of Alpha Chi's biggest areas of involvement is service.
Nationally Alpha Chi Omega supports the Easter Seal Society--which gives
aid to victims of cerebral palsy, The MacDowell Colony‹a retreat
for artists, and Victims of Domestic Violence. Alpha Chi has won the
Abner McCall Service Award for donating the most hours of service as
a Panhellenic sorority.
Waco Family Abuse Center
Theta Iota's local philanthropy is the Waco Family Abuse Center. Members
take turns cooking meals and delivering them to the center twice a week.
We also collect children's socks and toiletries for the Center. Each
spring we spend one Saturday morning learning about domestic abuse and
how we can help at the Center.
Diamonds and Denim
Alpha Chi Omega volunteers at the Waco Family Abuse Center's annual
fundraiser. This event provides the majority of funds for the center's
ongoing expenses.
Halloween Party
Every Halloween, Alpha Chi's organize a party for the children and the
Waco Family Abuse Center. Our girls dress up in costumes and provide
the children with an opportunity to enjoy the holiday.
Valentine's Day Party
For V-day, Alpha Chi teamed up with Sigma Chi to make and deliver valentines
to each of Lakeshore Nursing Home's residents.
Easter Egg Hunt
At Easter, Alpha Chi puts on an egg hunt for the children inside the
center. "These children can't run around outside so we decorated
the inside of the center and hid eggs filled with candy in the commons
rooms. The kids loved it, and we had fun too!" says Service Chair
Bethany Walden
Bear the Burden
Last semester Alpha Chi donated 46 bears to the Bear the Burden Campaign
for abused children.
Relay for Life
Each year Alpha Chi's participate in Relay for Life, a national event
put on to raise money for cancer research.
Hugs & Pampers
Each year for Hera Day, Alpha Chi's National Service Day, our sorority
joins with other greek organizations to collect diapers to provide a
year's supply for the Waco Family Abuse Center.
Steppin' Out
Each semester we participate in the university-wide cleanup project
Steppin' Out. This gives us a chance to work together as a chapter and
as Baylor students to improve the Waco community.
Race for the Cure
Alpha Chi participates in Race for the Cure, a race that raises money
for Breast Cancer Research.