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!
The Phi Upsilon Chapter is excited to host its first ever Strike Out Arthritis event in April of 2022! We are looking forward to working with other FSCL chapters at Purdue to raise even more for the Arthritis Foundation!
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
In September 2023, the Phi Upsilon Chapter hosted Leaps for Lauren, where we were able to raise $9,083 in support of Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, the hospital our sister, Lauren, was receiving cancer treatment! We also co-host many different philanthropy events with other organizations on campus, like Pie a Pi and Canes and Canines! On and around campus, our sisters are involved in many different kinds of service, from winterization to Boiler Gold Rush! We also hold monthly service challenges for our chapter to encourage community service year round!
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.
