Gamma Chapter Programs

Mwanamugimu Essay Contest

The Mwanamugimu Essay contest has a primary goal of increasing knowledge of young people about the historical and contemporary development of African nations. Secondarily, the program seeks to improve the writing and research skills of students.

Program for Africa

Through this program, sorority members have contributed thousands of dollars to Africare, to buy grain grinders to alleviate backbreaking work of African women. The scope of the program has expanded. The country of Senegal has chosen to be the recipient of future funds to concentrate the program's efforts.

Wee Savers

The focus of the Wee Savers program is to teach young people from the ages of 6-18 years about the importance of understanding personal finance. Activities such as seminars, trips to financial institutions and various other projects help youth to develop the knowledge and skills to become adults who are financially secure.


Project Reassurance

Project Reassurance is a community action, public service project established in 1974 in conjunction with the March of Dimes Birth Defect Foundation. This is a prenatal health education program designed to reach pregnant and parenting adolescents with health information, parenting education, referral services and supportive counseling.

Operation Big Book Bag

This project is one of our newest to Sigma. The goal of the project is to provide school supplies and necessary educational materials to children who are in shelters or hospitalized. Because we are an organization created by seven schoolteachers, we are committed to educating our children.