Theta Chi
Philanthropy
Our chapter's philanthropy is helping to raise money for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. They are the leading non-profit organization exclusively dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research and education, and to reaching out to people with mood disorders and those impacted by suicide.
The money that we raise and donate through various fundraisers including "Pennies for Prevention" and "Wings 'N Things," help AFSP in many different ways, including:
- Fund scientific research
- Offer educational programs for professionals
- Educate the public about mood disorders and suicide prevention
- Promote policies and legislation that impact suicide and prevention
- Provide programs and resources for survivors of suicide loss and involves them in the work of the Foundation
- Provide programs and resources for people with mood disorders and their families, and involves them in the work of the Foundation
Last year, we collected over $400 by setting up collection bins outside the dining hall and going door-to-door asking people to donate their spare change. It was very successful and we plan on doing it again this spring.
We are also working on a new event for our philanthropy called "Wings 'N Things." It will basically be a wing night at a local bar/pub, with student discounts. All of the proceeds will go to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to help raise suicide awareness.
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