Chapter level events
We are also proud to say that every chapter, including our Alumni, are involved in serving the community. Some of the community service organizations and events that the brothers of Sigma Beta Rho have volunteered their time and resources to include the following:
Be The Change (former National Gandhi Day of Service): Several brothers all across the nation are usually a part of this great day of service that brings all people together to make the change that they wish to see. We have brothers who have been on the national BTC board as Marketing Directors and Flagship-city Coordinators.
Binghamton Community Outreach: The brothers of Sigma Beta Rho helped the Binghamton University administration in organizing their "Picnic in the Park," a program created to bridge the gap between the University and the surrounding community.
Canned Food and Coat Drives: The brothers have held various canned food drives and coat drives during the Thanksgiving and Christmas season during the past few years. Also the Boston Colony had a thanksgiving canned food drive, in November of 2000, at the Chestnut hill and Boston area. Brothers along with members of the community raised canned food for homeless shelters.
Hale House: Brothers of Sigma Beta Rho raised money for supplies for the children of the Hale House. Hale House is a center for unfortunate children who are born addicted to drugs.
Homeless Shelters: On January 26, 2001, Brothers of Boston Colony volunteered to help out and serve food at the Pine Street Inn, which is a homeless shelter for men in the Boston area.
Indian Earthquake Relief Effort: The brothers from various chapters raised $15,000 to aide the victims of the earthquake in India.
Long Island Blood Services Blood Drive: In April of 2000, the brothers held their first blood drive. The blood drive was one of a kind as it was put together at Hooters of East Meadow. A blood mobile was stationed in the Hooter's parking lot where various brothers of Sigma Beta Rho and other individuals took their time to donate blood during one of the most severe blood shortages that New York has faced. Z100, one of New York's most popular radio stations, publicized this event and applauded the brothers for their efforts to this noble cause.
Multiple Sclerosis Walk and American Cancer Society's Walk for Breast Cancer: Brothers of Sigma Beta Rho have also took part in these walks with other organizations and people, to raise money for the respected organizations.
Secret Santa: In December of 2000, brothers collected gifts that children requested through a wish list. Each brother was designated to be the secret Santa of a child. After buying and wrapping gifts that the children requested they were delivered to them just in time for Christmas.
Senior Citizens Home: In April of 2000, the brothers of Sigma Beta Rho helped out at a local senior citizen center in Levittown, NY. Brothers volunteered to help serve food and entertain the senior citizens throughout the day.
Toys for Tots: Every year, brothers have collected various toys for children less fortunate and donated them to the Toys for Tots charity. Also in December of 2000 the Boston Colony ran a toys for tots program in conjunction with Boston College's South Asian Student Association.
Tsunami Relief Effort: The brothers from various chapter and colonies alike raised funds to provide relief to the victims of the tsunami around the globe. The Drexel colony alone funded the efforts with over $30,000.
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