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What is the Alpha Phi Foundation?

The Alpha Phi Foundation , founded in 1956, was established eighty-four years after the Fraternity. The Foundation, in fact, is a separate organization from the Fraternity and has its own officers, its own staff, and its own board of directors. The Foundation was seen then, and is seen now, as being necessary to plan for the Fraternity of tomorrow. The Fraternity and the Foundation work hand in hand.

The mission of the Foundation is to:
* encourage the highest ideal of womanhood and service
* serve the educational mission of Alpha Phi
* be the premier philanthropy for the causes of women.

To meet those ends, the Alpha Phi Foundation supports educational and leadership programs, offers scholarships, assists women in crisis, recognizes outstanding cardiac care and research programs, supports community organizations and awards outstanding college professors.

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Girls in our chapter also volunteer individually:

  • Relay for Life for the American Cancer Society
  • Berkeley Free Clinic
  • YWCA English in Action
  • Oakland Children's Hospital
  • SF AIDS Foundation event intern
  • Berkeley Youth Alternatives tutor
  • Bears for UNICEF
  • Emerson Elementary tutor
  • UCLA preschool for autistic children
 

 

  
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The three main branches of the Alpha Phi Foundation are as follows:

Cardiac Care
Since 1946, Alpha Phi has focused on heart disease and cardiac care as a philanthropic priority. Today research into the diagnosis and treatment of women's heart disease is a special interest of the Alpha Phi Foundation. Gender differences in diagnosing and treating cardiac health problems are becoming widely recognized, and donors can make a difference for thousands of women through gifts to the Alpha Phi Foundation.

The Forget-Me-Not Fund
In 1979, the Forget-Me-Not Fund was established to assist Alpha Phi alumnae facing grave health problems, natural disasters or other financial crises. As long as there is need, the Forget-Me-Not Fund will be an important part of the Foundation.

Scholarships
The Foundation supports women in all stages of their education. Undergraduate and graduate scholarships are awarded to Alpha Phi collegians and alumnae every year. Nontraditional educational scholarships are also available to Alpha Phid women who need additional course work for certification, career advancement or to re-enter the work force.