www.laalpha.com - Philanthropy

From the earliest years, Pi Beta Phi has led the way in altruistic support. By giving time, money and self, Pi Beta Phi's reveal themselves as true angels.

Pi Beta Phi's Literacy Vision
“Pi Beta Phi is dedicated to philanthropic and community service efforts that will remove the barrier of illiteracy.”

Why Literacy?

People who can read tend to be more successful and have more earning capacity.

Literate parents set their children up for successful and healthy lives.

Illiteracy is a factor in the rate of homelessness, domestic abuse, poverty, lack of healthcare, etc.

Illiteracy affects the quality of life for individuals and their families!

Pi Beta Phi's Commitment to Literacy

Pi Phi’s connection to literacy dates back almost 100 years to the founding of a Settlement School in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Through education, Pi Phi’s influenced the development of an entire local government, economy and the health and well-being of citizens. Literacy and education proved to be a very powerful tool. To learn more about this original establishment, arrowmont, click the link to the Pi Beta Phi website. http://pibetaphi.org/philanthropies/arrowmont.html

The Fraternity’s Day of Service in 2007 will raise 50,000 new books for children in need through a partnership with First Book and Read Across America. In addition, our members through volunteerism will promote literacy in communities across the United States and Canada. To learn more click here!!

Pi Beta Phi has teamed up with First Book in our campaign against illiteracy. To learn more click here!!

Champions Are Readers® (CAR) program provides members with an easy to implement, national program that targets third graders and encourages literacy in the home. Since 2003, more than 23,000 students have participated in CAR in the United States and Canada. To learn more about CAR click here!

Pi Phi’s Canadian initiative, Arrow in the Arctic, provides support for the libraries in Canada’s Northwest Territories. To date, Pi Phis have raised more than $20,000 (USD) for this cause.

Burgers for Books! A Louisiana Alpha tradition, raises funds and book donations for local New Orleans schools and libraries. Click here to learn more.

Pi Phis all over the world, together with national partners, can make an impact in the battle against illiteracy.

OUTREACH

In the wake of Hurricane Katrina there have been many volunteer opportunities and our chapter both as individuals and as a group has contributed to the rebuilding effort in many different ways. Click here to learn more about our efforts.

	People who can read tend to be more successful and have more earning capacity.
	Literate parents set their children up for successful and healthy lives.
	Illiteracy is a factor in the rate of homelessness, domestic abuse, poverty, lack of healthcare, etc.
	Illiteracy affects the quality of life for individuals and their families!

	Pi Phi’s connection to literacy dates back almost 100 years to the founding of a Settlement School in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Through education, Pi Phi’s influenced the development of an entire local government, economy and the health and well-being of citizens. Literacy and education proved to be a very powerful tool. To learn more about this original establishment, arrowmont, click the link to the Pi Beta Phi website. http://pibetaphi.org/philanthropies/arrowmont.html
	The Fraternity’s Day of Service in 2007 will raise 50,000 new books for children in need through a partnership with First Book and Read Across America. In addition, our members through volunteerism will promote literacy in communities across the United States and Canada. To learn more click here!! Pi Beta Phi has teamed up with First Book in our campaign against illiteracy. To learn more click here!!
	Champions Are Readers® (CAR) program provides members with an easy to implement, national program that targets third graders and encourages literacy in the home. Since 2003, more than 23,000 students have participated in CAR in the United States and Canada. To learn more about CAR click here!
	Pi Phi’s Canadian initiative, Arrow in the Arctic, provides support for the libraries in Canada’s Northwest Territories. To date, Pi Phis have raised more than $20,000 (USD) for this cause. Burgers for Books! A Louisiana Alpha tradition, raises funds and book donations for local New Orleans schools and libraries. Click here to learn more.