Our Philanthropy

“Gamma Phi is passionate about our philanthropic focus because we know today’s girls face more challenges than ever, making the need for safe place with supportive mentors even greater. Girls need women in their lives who can help them develop the skills to succeed in life. Gamma Phi Beta's are those women.” (Gamma Phi Beta Internationals)

Girls on the Run is an after-school program that teaches elementary and middle school girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident. The girls participate in a fun and encouraging program that teaches them about physical health, mental health, and personal relationships. We have the honor of getting to act as these girls’ big sisters.

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Moonball Tournament

Moonball is a signature philanthropy event at every collegiate chapter across North America. Each chapter picks kickball, volleyball, or basketball. We invite other Greek houses and organizations for raise money and awareness for our girls.

Girls on the Run Race

At the end of the fall semester, our chapter goes to Birmingham, AL to attend the annual GOTR race. The 5k race is a tangible goals the girls work towards all season. We make bows and posters. At the race, we cheer for the girls on the side or participate as a running buddy.

Carnation Sale

On Valentines Day, we set up tables on the quad and sell carnation flowers. It’s a great way to build community and fundraise to support our philanthropy.

Learn about our Philanthropy

  • Girls on the Run

  • Building Strong Girls

  • “To provide experiences and resources that build spiritual, mental, and social resiliency in girls.” (Gamma Phi Beta Internationals)

  • “We envision a community in which every girl and woman as the resiliency necessary to advance her own life and the lives of others.” (Gamma Phi Beta Internationals)

From our Philanthropy Chair

“Our philanthropic mission of Building Strong Girls is so special to our chapter because of how important it is that every young girl has a role model in their life. As the Philanthropy Chair for 2024, I have been able to plan events that promote our philanthropic mission. Moonball, our annual event, is my favorite. Last year I coached Phi Gam for our basketball tournament and we ended up winning! Since, I knew I wanted to get more involved with our philanthropic efforts. In my role my biggest hope is that each and every girl in our house is able to further their involvement and passion with our philanthropy. I feel very fortunate to be in this leadership position that gets to oversee my chapter’s incredible motivation and influence we have on our philanthropic partnership with Girls on the Run.” 

With love,

Philanthropy Chair, Sydney Clanton

Philanthropy Chair, Sydney Clanton

Major: Public Relations, Minor: Sales | Bluffton, South Carolina

philanthropy@uagammaphi.com

Our philanthropic efforts do not stop at our signature events. There are many more ways our chapter works to support our philanthropy. Outside of our annual events, each year differs in the additional philanthropic work we do.

We get involved with the Greek community and other organizations. We co-host events and support other chapters/organizations. Another way we support our philanthropy is by having percentage days, allowing us to support our philanthropy and the local business we are partnering with.

Sigma Chi Derby Days Dance Competition