Tri Delta’s national philanthropy is St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN. The Alpha Sigma Chapter of Tri Delta remains steadfastly devoted to raising money for St. Jude, in the hope that childhood cancer will one day be eradicated.

Tri Delta, as a national sorority, pledged $10 million to St. Jude over a period of 10 years. This commitment is the largest of any Greek organization in history! Tri Delta has already raised more than $6.7 million! In addition to the Patient Teen Room, the sorority funded the Tri Delta Patient Care Floor in the Chili's Care Center at St. Jude. It is truly a wonderful and worthy undertaking for such a miraculous place!

In 2007, our Chapter began participating in the Sincerely Yours letter-writing campaign. From our three years of participating in Sincerely Yours, the Alpha Sigma Chapter has raised over $40,000 for St. Jude.

In March 2009, we hosted our first-ever “Frats-at-Bat” softball tournament to benefit St. Jude. Twenty-two teams of about ten players each competed for the championship as spectators watched, cheered, and snacked on pizza and brownies. Members of Tri Delta coached the teams, made posters, served lunch, and cheered on the players. A good time was had by all in the spirit of community service. Over 350 people attended the event helping us to raise over $2,500. We look forward to hosting an even more successful tournament next spring!

In addition to raising money for St. Jude, the Alpha Sigma Chapter of Tri Delta hosts and participates in many other philanthropic events. Every Christmas and Easter, we host parties for the Agape Children’s Home. In February, we host a Pancake Dinner to raise money for Dance Marathon, a campus event which many Tri Deltas dance in, benefiting UNC Hospitals. On Sunday evenings, Tri Deltas also host a Bingo Night for families at the local Ronald McDonald House. 

These activities accompany the many philanthropic endeavors which individual Tri Deltas take part in, from coaching youth soccer to volunteering at UNC Hospitals.

In the upcoming year, we hope to further increase our participation with both local and national charities, understanding that to whom much has been given, much will be expected.

For additional information please contact our Philanthropy Chair, Ellison White, at fewhite@email.unc.edu.