Gamma Phi Beta has a long history of outstanding philanthropic and community involvement. Although not founded as a philanthropic organization, giving back to the community is an important part of our charter. As an organization committed to women, we envision a community where every girl and woman has the resiliency necessary to advance her own life and the lives of others.

Our philanthropic activities aim to provide experiences and resources that build spiritual, mental and social resiliency in girls. Philanthropic projects can be fund-raisers or service-oriented efforts. Many of our chapters work on both types of philanthropic projects while focusing as much as possible on the Sorority's international philanthropy, camping for girls.

Gamma Phi Beta Supports Camping For A Variety of Reasons

Visionary Cause
While some philanthropy goes out of style, camping for girls adapts to the current needs of society. As recent studies have shed light on the positive benefits of camping experiences for children at risk, we recognize that the future is in the hands of today's children.

Diversity
Camping for girls can be adapted to meet the needs of current societal issues and concerns. Our collegiate and alumnae chapters may choose to support Camp Fire USA, Girl Guides of Canada and/or other local camps that deal with specific issues, such as an abusive home or a disability.

Local Community Involvement
Every Gamma Phi Beta member or chapter can become involved in camping for girls. All communities offer camping experiences and members and chapters may support a wide range of camps and campers with hands-on service or monetary gifts.

Preventative Programming
Unlike many philanthropic causes that address problems, camping for girls is a proactive means to prevent problems. The wholesome, nurturing experience of camping for young girls can have a positive impact during crucial formative years.

Women's Issue
Gamma Phi Beta's focus on camping for girls helps provide more dollars for girls' programs, which have traditionally been underfunded when compared to camping programs for boys.

Environmental Appreciation
As our society becomes more urbanized, a camping experience may be the necessary link to nature for young girls. A portion of the Sorority's philanthropic programs are funded by the Gamma Phi Beta foundation. The Foundation also provides supplemental funding to enhance a chapter's financial gift to any camp.

Money Donated To Camping
Gamma Phi Beta chapters, along with the Gamma Phi Beta Foundation donated more than $64,000 to Camp Fire USA's national and local camps in 2008. The total amount donated to camping causes in 2008 exceeds $118,000.

Charities Supported By Gamma Phi Beta Collegiate Chapters
Battered Women Shelters...American Cancer Society...Easter Seals...United Way...Cerebral Palsy...M.A.D.D...Ronald McDonald House...AIDS Canada...Make-a-Wish Foundation...Juvenile Diabetes...Big Brothers/Big Sisters...Leukemia Society...Oprah's Angels...Children's Miracle Network...Sick Kids Hospital...March of Dimes...Breast Cancer Society...