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Philanthropy

Service to Others

ABOUT OUR PHILANTHROPY

Arthritis

Alpha Omicron Pi’s international philanthropy is arthritis, and our philanthropy partner is the Arthritis Foundation. Since 1967, members and chapters have raised millions of dollars to fund research, provide resources, and support those affected by arthritis, a disease that disproportionately impacts women and also affects children.

AOII’s philanthropy dollars support several impactful Arthritis Foundation initiatives, including the Juvenile Arthritis Power Pack program, Juvenile Arthritis Camps, the Juvenile Arthritis Family Summit, and the 24/7 Helpline. Our Canadian sisters proudly support The Arthritis Society of Canada, furthering our shared mission to fight arthritis and improve lives.

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Arthritis Fast Facts

100+

arthritis related conditions

300,000

kids have juvenile arthritis

60 Million

adults are diagnosed with arthritis

1 in 4

women have a type of arthritis

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OUR Local Efforts

We’re proud to continue this legacy of service at Sigma Beta! Here’s how we’re making an impact in our community:In the past year, we raised over $2000 through our philanthropic efforts. Sigma Beta hosts our Blue Week events and Smoke Out Arthritis in the spring to support arthritis awareness and research.In addition to our support of arthritis, locally we support a different philanthropy each year, which is voted on by our sisters. In 2026 we are proud to work with PAWS, the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society.