Women,
children and societal issues serve as a focal point for the programming
efforts of our collegiate and alumnae groups. On the regional and
local levels, chapters and alumnae associations identify important
issues within their respective communities to create a positive change
for the next generation. It is our goal to collaborate with many campus
organizations and philanthropic groups to share the belief in community
service and instill a compassion for the hardships faced within our
global family.
BREAST
CANCER AWARENESS
Sigma
Lambda Gamma and its member groups actively support the important
societal issue of Breast Cancer Awareness. Our support of this cause
comes in various avenues: from fundraising campaigns; educational
workshops to create awareness; active participation in run/walk events;
volunteer participation with organizations; or a combination of these
forms. The two primary programs our organization supports in respects
to breast cancer awareness include, but are not limited to: Susan
G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and Y-ME
National Breast Cancer Organization.
TRIO
Programs
www.trioprograms.org
Sigma
Lambda Gamma supports the TRIO programs for its innovative and proactive
stance on the continual education of individuals who otherwise would
not have been afforded the education or financial assistance to further
their education and livelihood. These programs have become stepping
stones for many students within our organization and other affiliates
who have benefited to identify and continue secondary education.
Our
nation has asserted a commitment to providing educational opportunity
for all Americans regardless of race, ethnic background or economic
circumstance.
In
support of this commitment, Congress established a series of programs
to help low-income Americans enter college, graduate and move on to
participate more fully in America’s economic and social life.
These programs are funded under Title IV of the Higher Education Act
of 1965 and are referred to as the TRIO Programs. While financial
aid programs help students overcome financial barriers to higher education,
TRIO programs help students overcome class, social and cultural barriers
to higher education.