Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. created the fund in August 1984. The purpose of the Fund is to: "Insure perpetual support for the sorority's commitment to education, Encourage among its members, affiliates, and the community, the continuation of education in institutions of higher learning, Promote and engage in studies and research dealing with education and related matters, and cooperate with other individuals, organizations, or foundations whose purpose and activities are similar to those of the Fund.
SPEAR was established in September 1995, as an affiliate organization of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. It was established to provide an opportunity for Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority to be more proactive in obtaining financial support for citizen education projects and research activities. It's objective for it's first few development years are : to assess the Sorority's leadership training needs and to develop internal and external resources to meet those needs, to seek funding for the Sorority's national programs, to assist chapters in developing alternative funding resources, to publish newsletters during the program year highlighting exceptional chapter community service projects and providing updates on social issues.
BIG BOOK BAG Project
This is the sorority's newest project. It was developed in 1996 by Grand Basileus Dr. LaRona J. Morris. It is a program to get supplies to needy school children. The program has already begun with each region participating at their Regional Conference in 1997.
Judie Davis Bone Marrow Recruitment Program
The purpose of this program is donor recruitment and citizen education of the need for donors.
Habitat for Humanity International
Sigma Gamma Rho has worked in conjunction with Habitat for Humanity in building homes for the people in need. The cooperative project began in February 1994. Preceding the 1996 International Boule in Houston, TX, the sorority helped build 3 homes in the area with their labor and contributions.
The primary goal is to increase the knowledge of young people about the historical and contemporary development of African nations. The secondary goal of the program seeks to improve the writing and reseach skills of students. Chapters sponsor local essay contests that usually include award programs. Regional contests are also held, with winning essays announced at regional conferences.
Program for 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.
Rejesta V. Perry Birthright Program
This program was established in memory of the former Grand Basileus for which the 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.
Wee Savers
This is a project to educate young people about how to use their personal finances. The program supports trips to financial institutions, seminars on finance and learning projects.