Philanthropy
Sigma Kappa Sorority provides many opportunities for members to become involved in community service and philanthropic projects. Chapters across the country support Sigma Kappa philanthropies, which include:

Gerontology

In 1954, Sigma Kappa became the first national sorority to recognize the need for continued, comprehensive work on the study of aging and the needs of elderly populations. Our chapter visits a local retirement home every semester. We also send various encouragement cards to the residents. During formal Recruitment in the fall of 2008, we decorated small glass jars and filled them with bath salts that were also given to the retirement home residents.  

Alzheimer's Disease

In 1984 Sigma Kappa responded to an increasingly critical problem facing older Americans by adding Alzheimer's disease research and education to its philanthropic activities. Research grants are made each year to universities and other institutions actively engaged in the fight against Alzheimer's disease.

Our chapter aids in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease by planning and implementing an annual "Swing-a-thon." Members of our chapter take turns sitting on our back porch swing for anywhere from 24-48 hours. Donations from this event are sent to the Sigma Kappa Foundation.
In the spring of 2009, we held our first annual "Sigma Kappa 5K Walk/Run." Students, faculty, and community members, along with our members, all participated. While all proceeds will go to the Sigma Kappa Foundation, our emphasis was on Alzheimer’s disease research with our tagline being “Move for a Cure." 

Inherit the Earth

This program ties Sigma Kappa’s interest in elderly citizens with its interest in the environment. Our chapter has done a variety of activities including planting flowers at the retirement home, campus clean-up, and yard work. 

Maine Sea Coast Mission

Since 1918 Sigma Kappa has paid homage to its Maine roots by supporting the activities of the Maine Sea Coast Mission. The Mission delivers critical services to people in need while striving to redress the root causes of those needs. With the help of the 75-foot mission vessel, Sunbeam V, direct programs and services include church and pastoral work, assistance to those in sickness and poverty, financial aid, food banks, recycled clothing shops, crisis intervention, youth programs, and ministries in the field. The Mission serves the islands from mid-coast to Downeast Maine, as well as mainland Hancock and Washington counties.

Our chapter contributes to the Maine Sea Coast Mission by collecting and donating toiletry items each fall.