SUPPORTING SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Alpha Chi Omega's national philanthropy, Domestic Violence Awareness (DVA), seeks to raise awareness of domestic violence in our communities while supporting survivors of domestic violence through fundraising and service. Alpha Chi Omega is the first American women's fraternity to shed light on the issues of domestic violence, not only through assisting survivors, but by educating our own members and communities. Alpha Chi Omega chapters across the nation seek to educate our campus communities about the many many forms and warning signs of domestic violence, bring available resources to light, and promote healthy relationships.
The Iota Nu chapter strives to achieve this goal by holding workshops for our sisters, as well as hosting quarterly philanthropy events to educate our peers about domestic violence and raise funds. All funds raised by our chapter go toward the national Alpha Chi Omega Foundation and our local beneficiary, Center for Community Solutions (CCS). CCS operated the only rape crisis center in San Diego and provides counseling, medical aid, legal aid, and other resources to survivors.
In addition to serving our philanthropy through our own chapter events, our members become active participants in other philanthropic and service opportunities in and outside of the Sorority & Fraternity Life community, on and off campus.
The Iota Nu chapter strives to achieve this goal by holding workshops for our sisters, as well as hosting quarterly philanthropy events to educate our peers about domestic violence and raise funds. All funds raised by our chapter go toward the national Alpha Chi Omega Foundation and our local beneficiary, Center for Community Solutions (CCS). CCS operated the only rape crisis center in San Diego and provides counseling, medical aid, legal aid, and other resources to survivors.
In addition to serving our philanthropy through our own chapter events, our members become active participants in other philanthropic and service opportunities in and outside of the Sorority & Fraternity Life community, on and off campus.
NEW TO IOTA NU:
Alpha Chi Game Night
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In Fall 2019, the Iota Nu chapter of Alpha Chi Omega launched a brand new event, hosting our first ever
Alpha Chi Game Night. Preceded by a week of informational and fundraising tabling, the main event took shape as a game show style competition among the Sorority and Fraternity Life community at UC San Diego. Open to all students, this week of events engaged students with information and fundraising for Domestic Violence Awareness through daily activities culminating in a fun and friendly competition! |
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Quarterly events
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fallDomestic Violence Awareness Month
Each October, we host our main philanthropy event in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In the week leading up to each annual event, we host tabling events to educate the UCSD community about DVA. Through such events, people can participate in our national "Love Is" campaign by writing down and sharing what love means to them, thus promoting healthy relationships. We also host our "These Hands Don't Hurt" campaign, where individuals can sign a pledge to stand in solidarity with survivors of domestic violence. WINTERHealthy Relationships Week
In the month of February, one week is dedicated nationally to Healthy Relationships Week, which takes place the same week as Valentine's Day. During this week, Alpha Chi Omega is dedicated to promoting healthy relationships in all possible forms. Cupcakes N' Compliments During Healthy Relationships Week, our chapter hosts this annual cupcake delivery service event. During week-long tabling events on Library Walk, we sell homemade cupcakes and handmade cards. At the end of the week, recipients receive these tokens of appreciation hand-delivered by us to their on-campus location or at a designated on-campus pickup station. This event encourage our peers to recognize and embody healthy relationships. All proceeds raised goes directly to the Center for Community Solutions. springSexual Assault Awareness Month
During the Spring quarter, our chapter hosts educational tabling on and around Denim Day to help educate our campus community about national Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April. |
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Past Events
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Alpha Chi factorBefore Alpha Chi Game Night or Kickin' It with Alpha Chi, our chapter hosted Alpha Chi Factor as an annual event for several years.
This event took shape as a talent-based competition between various chapters in UCSD's Sorority & Fraternity Life community, encouraging participants to showcase the most unique talent possible. |
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