Philanthropy

Sisters with Alz Flowers

Philanthropyand service

We provide many opportunities for our members to become involved in community service and philanthropic projects.

Chapters across the country support Sigma Kappa philanthropies.


Sigma Kappa Foundation


For more than 50 years, the Sigma Kappa Foundation has supported Sigma Kappa Sorority.  Our Foundation plays a crucial role in the growth and success of Sigma Kappa, providing the lifeblood of financial resources to keep our Sorority vital and healthy.

The Sigma Kappa Foundation exists to enhance the lives of Sigma Kappa members.learn more

Foundation

Alzheimer's Disease

Alzheimer’s disease is a growing epidemic with someone in the United States developing it every 65 seconds and is the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death, and 5th highest in those 65 and older. This is why Sigma Kappa is committed to putting an end to Alzheimer’s, and all other dementias, by creating a major funding stream to the national Alzheimer’s Association for research to find a cure or method of prevention.

Alumnae in Alz Shirts

Alzheimer's Disease Research

Sigma Kappa is one of the nation’s leading private contributors to Alzheimer’s disease prevention, research and treatment efforts. Since 1989, the Sigma Kappa Foundation has raised more than $10 million for research and support for those fighting this dreaded disease.  Sigma Kappa provided the lead gift of $1 million for the Women’s Alzheimer’s Research Initiative (studying the gender differential in the disease). In 2019, Sigma Kappa made a $1 million commitment to support the U.S. POINTER study, which researches whether lifestyle changes in high-risk populations such as modification to diet, physical and mental exercise and a healthy lifestyle can delay or prevent the onset of Alzheimer’s disease.

Alzheimer’s disease is a growing epidemic, with someone in the United States developing it every 65 seconds. It is the nation’s sixth-leading cause of death, and fifth highest in those 65 and older. Sigma Kappa is committed to putting an end to Alzheimer’s, and all other dementias, by creating a major funding stream to the national Alzheimer’s Association for research to find a cure or method of prevention.

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Members at a walk

Walk to End Alzheimer’s™

Sigma Kappa members are encouraged to participate in the Alzheimer’s Association annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s™.  Sigma Kappa participates as national diamond level team with a goal of raising $1,000,000 annually.

Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Participants will learn about Alzheimer’s disease and how to get involved with this critical cause, from advocacy opportunities, the latest in Alzheimer’s research and clinical trials and support programs and services.

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Members volunteering to clean up roadsides

Inherit the Earth

Adopted in 1992, Inherit the Earth is Sigma Kappa's national service program created to provide an awareness of environmental issues and solutions, as well as demonstrate Sigma Kappa's commitment to service. The Inherit the Earth program was refreshed in 2025 and focuses on programming, service, and sisterhood. The Inherit the Earth program is about creating a service initiative that focuses on environmental improvement and immersion activities such as recycling, composting, open space clean-ups, environmental restoration, clean water, etc.

Members volunteering the the Maine Seacoast Mission

Maine Seacoast Mission

The 1918 convention chose the Maine Seacoast Mission as Sigma Kappa Sorority’s first national philanthropy in honor of Sigma Kappa’s founding in Maine. Through annual contributions from Sigma Kappa chapters and members, the Sigma Kappa Foundation provides annual grants to the Mission to support their most urgent needs.

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Member with a senior citizen

Gerontology

In 1954, Sigma Kappa became the first sorority to recognize the need for continued comprehensive work on the study of aging and the needs of the elderly population; Sigma Kappa added an emphasis on Alzheimer’s disease research to its gerontology program in 1984. Members provide service and companionship to the elderly in their local communities as part of Sigma Kappa’s service initiative in gerontology.