Since its inception, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated has created various programs and initiatives that are implemented by its members on a local and national level. These programs have been designed to impact the community civically, socially and economically. Below is a listing of current programs this organization will be focusing on for the year. Please visit our national site to see a complete list.
Hattie McDaniel Cancer Awareness & Health Program
Cognizant that African Americans bear a disproportionate burden of cancer — the highest mortality rate of any ethnic group — Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated is committed to providing education on and active support of early detection as well research for the prevention and cure of breast, prostate, ovarian, colon and other types of cancers.
Sigma Youth Symposium
Sponsored in conjunction with and in commemoration of Sigma Week, the Sigma Youth Symposium focuses on some of the prevalent concerns that negatively impact our youth: drugs, teen violence, abuse, low self-esteem, suicide, teen pregnancy, etc. Held on the second Saturday of March by each Alumnae Chapter, simultaneous Sigma Youth Symposiums address issues that affect teens today.
Project Reassurance
Project Reassurance is a community action, public service project established in 1974 in conjunction with the March of Dimes Birth Defect 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.
Operation Big Book Bag
This project is one of our newest to Sigma. The goal of the project is to provide school supplies and necessary educational materials to children who are in shelters or hospitalised. Because we are an organization created by seven schoolteachers, we are committed to educating our children.
Hattie McDaniel Cancer Awareness & Health Program
Cognizant that African Americans bear a disproportionate burden of cancer — the highest mortality rate of any ethnic group — Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated is committed to providing education on and active support of early detection as well research for the prevention and cure of breast, prostate, ovarian, colon and other types of cancers.
Sigma Youth Symposium
Sponsored in conjunction with and in commemoration of Sigma Week, the Sigma Youth Symposium focuses on some of the prevalent concerns that negatively impact our youth: drugs, teen violence, abuse, low self-esteem, suicide, teen pregnancy, etc. Held on the second Saturday of March by each Alumnae Chapter, simultaneous Sigma Youth Symposiums address issues that affect teens today.
Project Reassurance
Project Reassurance is a community action, public service project established in 1974 in conjunction with the March of Dimes Birth Defect 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.
Operation Big Book Bag
This project is one of our newest to Sigma. The goal of the project is to provide school supplies and necessary educational materials to children who are in shelters or hospitalised. Because we are an organization created by seven schoolteachers, we are committed to educating our children.
