Sorority begins new project | Salisbury, NC - Salisbury Post

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. will launch its new program, Project CRADLE Care, on Jan. 21. To address the current needs of the community, there is a partnership with the March of Dimes under the Project Reassurance, Healthy Generations program.

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Sorority begins new project | Salisbury, NC - Salisbury Post

Christmas celebrated across the city - New York Amsterdam News: Local

Christmas celebrated across the city - New York Amsterdam News: Local:

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority toy giveaway

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority gave away toys, clothes and books to families at Harlem Dowling and East River Family Shelter. Both organizations donated items to over 250 foster care children and families shelter children. Hip hop pioneer and magazine mogul Cynthia Horner joined in the effort.

Bringing in Holiday Cheer

The Sorors of the Epsilon Zeta Sigma chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. have been “On Fire to Serve!”

On December 3, 2011 the Epsilon Zeta Sigma chapter hosted a holiday party for mothers and children at the Providence House. The women of Providence house are victims of domestic abuse, so the chapter sought to create an environment where the mothers and children could relax, converse and experience some holiday cheer.

The party kicked off with a workshop for older children led by Soror Mary Leach and stocking decorating for younger children. After the workshop and stocking decorated ended, we enjoyed an awesome lunch, which was complete with Christmas Sigma Punch made by Soror Dale Mason. The punch was non-alcoholic of course J

We ended the party with a visit from “Santa” who presented each child with a toy or gift card. The great discussion during lunch and the smiles on the faces of the children when receiving gifts confirmed that we spread Sigma Holiday cheer!

To learn more about the work that the Epsilon Zeta Sigma chapter is doing, please visit www.sgrho1922-ezs.com.

Submitted by Soror Shevonne Bascom

Congratulations Eta Nu Sigma on 20 years of sisterhood and service

Today, the Eta Nu Sigma Brooklyn & Queens Alumnae Chapter proudly celebrates a momentous occasion, the chapter’s 20th anniversary. The chapter celebrated two decades of sisterhood, scholarship, and service. Eta Nu Sigma was charted in 1991 by seven charting members: Michelle Orranasky-Arroyo, Angela Heres, Zelica Henry, Cheryl Barnes-Horton, Grace Powell, Judith Ricot and Adrienne Simmons.

Eta Nu Sigma’s primary purpose was to foster sisterhood among its members, while providing community service, scholarship, and empowerment to New York’s Brooklyn and Queens Communities. The chapter has done so with service projects such as Wee Savers, a program providing youth oriented financial workshops, Operation Big Book Bag, which provides school supplies to underprivileged students, and Pamper a NICU Family Day which supports families of premature babies.

To celebrate its 20 years, Eta Nu Sigma will host an evening gala at Terrace on the Park, Flushing, NY at 8pm. Sorors, friends, and supporters, are all invited. Guests are sure to enjoy an elegant evening of sophistication, complete with fine dining, toasting, and dancing to live music performed by Perfect Vibe.

The gala is highly anticipated among Eta Nu Sigma members as it not only commemorates 20 years of existence, but in conjunction with the chapter’s philanthropic arm, Seven Roses Legacy Foundation (SRLF) (www.sevenroses.org), the event also supports the chapter’s scholarship fund and other youth enrichment programming.

Tickets for the gala are $125 which includes a cocktail hour, dinner, an open bar, and much more. Tickets and more information are available online at www.etanusigma.org/events.htm.

Submitted by Soror Thandi Cornish, Epistoleus, Eta Nu Sigma Chapter
Edited by Shola Akintobi

Rhoer Club providing a positive experience for young women

In keeping with its mandate to educate youth, the local Freeport chapter, Zeta Rho Sigma, under the leadership of Basileus, Elcina Duncombe, launched a 12 week program (Rhoer Club) for young ladies between the ages of 13 and 17.

The purpose of the Rhoer Club program is to provide a positive experience for young women to build their self-esteem, learn about their heritage and develop skills to be personally and academically successful. Community service and scholarship are the hallmarks of the activities of the Rhoer Club. Sigma believes in training young girls to be leaders in their own lives and communities so they will make a difference.

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Ashley Coleman is the Final Hero Winner of 2011!

General Motors is celebrating "local heroes who inspire you and drive positive change in your communities. Through the Our Town, Our Heroes program, [they will feature] a new Illinois hometown hero every two weeks through December here on DrivingtheMidwest.com.

Congratulations to Soror Ashley Coleman for being selected as the final HERO WINNER OF 2011.

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Recognizing Our Female Soldiers for the Holidays

The Delta Kappa Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., in conjunction with SoftSheen-Carson and the Torchlight Foundation of New Jersey, have shared the holiday spirit by preparing and shipping care packages to female soldiers serving in the US military overseas. With the sponsorship of the Sister Soldier Project, we are providing women with personal care products to aid our brave soldiers in their daily hair care. In gratitude of our female troops stationed in Afghanistan, Germany, Korea and other tours of duty, Delta Kappa Sigma Alumnae Chapter and the Torchlight Foundation of New Jersey, wishes to recognize their heroic efforts in defending our country.

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