Philanthropy

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!

Finding a cure for Arthritis is our mission. Each spring and fall, we host an AOII Goes Blue for Arthritis Week to raise funds and awareness. Our annual Strike Out Arthritis kickball tournament each fall and our Bachelorette Program spring semester helped our chapter raise more than $10,000 for Arthritis Research in 2023! We also partner with the Arthritis Foundation to support their Jingle Bell Run.

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

We also are proud to support causes close to our home and our sisters’ hearts. We serve our local community through our four founders houses. Our members choose their house based on their passions and aspirations and bring new ideas to philanthropy and service each semester!

  • Our Youth causes house supports youth and education, especially to support literacy and equity for all children.
  • Our health house is for our sisters who are passionate about adequate and affordable healthcare and serving those in medical need, including seniors citizens.
  • Our mental health and women's causes house, supports women and children seeking permanent housing, food stability, and healthcare resources.
  • Our Environmental house cares deeply about keeping our beaches clean and supporting sea life and ecosystems, as well as supporting causes for a greener earth.
    In 2023, our sisters donated more than $1500 and nearly 700 hours of our time together to these important causes.

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    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.

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