| Sigma Tidbits |
 |
   |
 |
 |
| FACTS Founded: November 12, 1922 at Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana Colors: Rhoyal Blue and Gold Mascot: French Poodle Flower: Yellow Tea Rose Slogan: "Greater Service, Greater Progress" National Publication: Aurora Magazine International Grand Basileus: Helen J. Owens International Headquarters: 8800 S. Stoney Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60617 NATIONAL PROJECTS BigBookBag Project- This is the sorority's newest project. It is a program to get supplies to needy school children. Project Africa- A program to provide African women -who produce more than 75% of the food grown on the continent with grain grinders. This program is in conjunction with Africare. Habitat for Humanity - Sigma Gamma Rho is working in conjunctionn with Habitat for Humanity in building homes for the people in need. The cooperative project began in February 1994. Mwanamugimu Essay Contest - has a primary goal of increasing the 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. Project Reassurance- a community action, public service project established in 1974 in conjunction with the March of Dimes Birth Defects 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. It also provides information on the prevention of teen pregnancy and birth defects. Rejesta V. Perry Birthright Program- This program was established in memory of the former Grand Basileus for which project is named. The primary focus of this project is to provide support for children of mothers who have AIDS or are HIV positive. The program is dedicated to data collection, citizen education and action by the sorority to help these children. Judie Davis Bone Marrow Recruitment Educational Program- The purpose of this program is donor recruitment and citizen education. Wee Savers- National project to educate young people about how to use their personal finances. |
 |
 |
| SIGMA TIDBITS |
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|