The Alpha Phi Foundation
In 1956, Alpha Phi was one of the first women's fraternities to establish a Foundation. Demonstrating the philanthropic spirit of love and charity intended by our founders, the Foundation was created as a trust to award grants specifically for scholarship and cardiac aid. One of the Foundation’s giving circles is named after founder Clara Bradley Burdette, who was also a philanthropist. Her prime objective in life was developing better opportunities for women, and one of her personal mottos was to "live a life of purpose."
The Foundation’s mission is "advancing women's lives through the power of philanthropy". It is well known and respected internationally as a prominent philanthropic leader for the Greek community. Our Foundation completed a ten million dollar campaign for leadership in 2010, the largest in National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) history. It also receives over one million dollars annually from collegiate chapters that host evening galas, heart walks and campus-wide talent shows.
At Florida Tech and around Melbourne, Florida, the Theta Zeta chapter hosts a series of events to support the Alpha Phi Foundation. The sisters of Alpha Phi also participate in other events that support cardiac research and heart health as well as philanthropy events of other Greek chapters on campus. To date the Theta Zeta chapter has raised almost $40,000!
The Foundation’s mission is "advancing women's lives through the power of philanthropy". It is well known and respected internationally as a prominent philanthropic leader for the Greek community. Our Foundation completed a ten million dollar campaign for leadership in 2010, the largest in National Panhellenic Conference (NPC) history. It also receives over one million dollars annually from collegiate chapters that host evening galas, heart walks and campus-wide talent shows.
At Florida Tech and around Melbourne, Florida, the Theta Zeta chapter hosts a series of events to support the Alpha Phi Foundation. The sisters of Alpha Phi also participate in other events that support cardiac research and heart health as well as philanthropy events of other Greek chapters on campus. To date the Theta Zeta chapter has raised almost $40,000!
King of Hearts
In the spring of 2017 and 2018 we hosted a male pageant show to raise money for the Alpha Phi foundation. Several Florida Tech students took part in the show which included a Q&A session, Beach Wear, Talent, and a Cardiac Catwalk. The winners were determined by their performance throughout the evening and money raised. Through this, we were able to raise almost $4,000 for the Foundation, all while having a great time with sisters and friends!
Red Dress Casino Night
Red Dress is an annual philanthropy event hosted by the chapter. This past Red Dress Casino Night, we spoke about the importance of cardiac research and education and the good that the Alpha Phi Foundation is doing in the community. There were light appetizers, poker and blackjack games all night long, as well as raffles with items donated by active sisters, and local businesses. The sisters and guests had a lot of fun with many pictures taken to remember the night forever.
Mac N' Phis
In the spring of 2016, our chapter hosted its first ever Mac N' Phis! Here, over 43 different types of mac and cheese were served buffet style! All the proceeds raised from this event benefitted the Alpha Phi Foundation.