ALPHA PHI GAMMA
NATIONAL SORORITY, INC.
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY, FORT COLLINS
National Philanthropy
fight against domestic violence towards women
Alpha Phi Gamma's official National Philanthropy for the Sorority is the Fight Against Violence Towards Women. The origins our national philanthropy began at our first National Conference in 1999. During this gathering, our Sisters voted to focus on a cause that was not as strongly supported as others, but affected the lives of many women around the world. Thus began our passion in helping to fight against violence towards women.
Violence against women can occur on public streets. Many occur in the seclusion of a private residence. Either way, its effects scar the face of our Nation. Many acts of abuse can spill over into schools and places of work, and it affects people from every walk of life. Violence toward women also affects the children in our lives. Whether they are witnesses to abuse or taking it first-hand, they are also victims. Exposing children to abuse in their childhood can cause chain reactions as they continue to grow to adulthood.
Since 1999, our Sisters across the nation have committed their efforts in volunteering with shelters and organizations, and to help raise funds for this cause. In addition, our Sisters seek to spread awareness of this cause to build support in our communities year-round. In addition, during Domestic Violence Awareness month in October, Alpha Phi Gamma joins together on a national level to volunteer time, raise awareness and help fundraise for this important cause.
National coalition against domestic violence
In November 2009, Alpha Phi Gamma strengthened their commitment by becoming a member of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV). The NCADV is a non-profit grassroots membership organization working to:
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Eliminate Domestic Violence
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Empower Victims of Domestic Violence
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Unite Our Voices
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Alert and Educate the Public
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Build Partnerships
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Join Alpha Phi Gamma and the NCADV to stop domestic violence and make Every Home a Safe Home!
statistics of violence against women
One in every four women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime.
What is Domestic Violence? It's a pattern of assaultive and coercive behaviors, including physical, sexual, and psychological attacks, as well as economic coercion, that adults/ adolescents use to gain power and control over their intimate partners.
Domestic violence is lethal, common, and affects people of all cultures, religions, ages, sexual orientations, educational backgrounds and income levels.
Domestic violence is a crime and it happens in many different ways.
Source: Women Against Abuse
