Our International Philanthropy
Serving the world around us is one of AOII’s founding principles. While local chapters are encouraged to support philanthropic opportunities in their communities, all chapters support AOII’s international philanthropy , which is arthritis. Since 1967, the Fraternity has enjoyed an important partnership with the Arthritis Foundation . AOII's philanthropic mission is to raise money for and spread awareness and understanding of arthritis and its more than 100 related diseases.
Dollars donated to the Arthritis Foundation support arthritis research, Juvenile Arthritis Power Packs, Juvenile Arthritis Camps and Conferences and so much more.
Strike Out Arthritis!
By holding Strike Out Arthritis! events, AOII is collectively able to contribute millions of dollars toward education initiatives, assistance for families affected by arthritis, and new research that will hopefully one day find a cure!
In the past, the Kappa Phi chapter has organized a diverse range of activities to engage with the community during Strike Out. These activities include conducting yoga classes, hosting painting sessions at local cafes, participating in invigorating kickboxing classes, enjoying fun-filled bubble soccer matches, or creating rice panda heat packs to provide comfort to children with Juvenile Arthritis.
Supporting the AOII Foundation
The promise to serve can be seen in the relationships between sisters as we work together to help others, or contribute to the AOII Foundation to enable scholarships and aid to other sisters.
The AOII Foundation’s Mission Statement is to invest in our sisters and inspire a lifetime of giving to innovative leadership, educational and philanthropic causes. We are proud to support the AOII Foundation which is able to offer our members academic and leadership scholarship opportunities, as well as grants and emergency assistance to sisters in dire need.
Local Philanthropic Efforts
Kappa Phi is committed to making a positive impact in local communities through continuous support for various philanthropic endeavors. Each year, we organize the "Warmth of Pies" event, a fundraising initiative to gather funds for causes voted on by chapter members. These causes may range from supporting children's hospitals to local women's shelters. Our members actively engage in community service, exemplified by their involvement in projects like partnering with Unicef McGill to raise awareness, forming a team for the McGill Student's Cancer Society Relay for Life, and volunteering at the MADA community center. Our dedication to giving back has even been recognized through an AOII award for philanthropy!
Serving Others
Alpha Omicron Pi was founded on a promise to serve not only one another but the greater community as well. This commitment reflects a philosophy of friendship, concern, and usefulness in the world.
