Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
New Orleans, LA | Epsilon Sigma
Greater Service, Greater Progress
National Programs
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., is fully committed to assisting those in need and the betterment of communities around the globe. Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority works in partnership with national support organizations including the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), National Urban League, The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) and many others.
Originally conducted in partnership with the March of Dimes, chapters sponsor Workshops and other activities that assist pregnant teens and educate teen mothers about the importance of pre-natal and post-natal care, and to better understand infant care and child development.
Cognizant that African Americans bear a disproportionate burden of cancer - the highest mortality rate of any ethnic group - Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority is committed to providing education on and active support of early detection as well research for the prevention and cure of breast, prostate, ovarian, colon and other types of cancers.
The implementation of OPERATION BigBookBag serves as an invaluable resource to the children by: (1) Affording children with quick and easy access to reference materials and other studying aids and tools that will help them in their educational endeavors; (2)Providing the children with the means of completing their homework assignments in order that they may remain current and up -to -date on course projects and requirements and (3) Assisting the shelters, centers, schools and hospitals in their efforts to meet some of the educational needs of the children and young adults housed at the facilities
National Project to educate children about how to use their personal finances and the importance of saving and investing.The goal of Wee Savers is to allow participants to become knowledgeable of the real life skills of saving, wealth building and wealth management. The program is aimed at kids ages 6 to 18 years. Participants experience hands on examples of basic investing and setting specific, attainable goals through monitoring and mentoring of money and activities.
Established in 1992, this initiative was developed to address and reduce the number of African American deaths due to a lack of sufficient numbers of race appropriate bone marrow donors. The program focuses on the education and recruitment of sorority member, affiliate and community donors.
Sigma Gamma Rho has assisted in providing thousands of dollars to purchase grain grinders for African women to help alleviate their back-breaking work. The project focus has now evolved with the need to address HIV/AIDS awareness, education and treatment.
​This event is held annually on the second Saturday in March by each chapter within the entire sorority. This program is intended to directly affect youth in the local area. It is directed yearly by the National Board and offers various events and workshops aimed at educating and supporting youth.
Increases young people's knowledge of the historical and contemporary development of African nations. The program's secondary goal is to improve the writing and research skills of students.
A FEW OF OUR PARTNERS
Girl Scouts of the USA
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