The Fight against Domestic Violence
Alpha Chi Omega's national altruistic project is Domestic Violence Awareness. The Alpha Chi Omega Foundation supports educational programming for survivors of domestic violence and other philanthropic projects. Alpha Chi Omega was the first women’s fraternity to address the problems of domestic violence by assisting survivors, raising awareness, and educating our members and the community.​
Locally, our chapter supports two local shelters, Laura's House and Human Options, organizations that dedicate themselves to breaking the cycle of domestic violence by offering emergency shelters, transitional housing, and counseling for survivors and their children. ​
Our sisters receive quarterly training on various related topics, including Domestic Violence Awareness, Healthy Relationships, and Sexual Assault Awareness. Many of our sisters become state-certified domestic violence advocates through Laura's House's training and can volunteer at shelters and domestic violence hotlines.
Every quarter, Alpha Chi Omega hosts weeklong events to spread awareness for DVA and help raise money through weeklong competitions and campuswide events to donate to Domestic Violence Organizations.
Puppy Love
Last Spring, we hosted a weeklong competition amongst organizations to raise points and money for DVA! Our main event was our campuswide Tug of War, a Puppy race, and Pie-a-Chi! Additionally, we held our first-ever Gold Lyre Gala to celebrate our seniors and raise more donations for Laura's house. We raised over $4,500 Spring quarter and donated it all!
Lyre Games
The Lyre Games are structured as a weeklong competition in which all organizations can participate in. Throughout the week, organizations compete to raise the most points, by completing riddles, donating, and answering trivia. Our main event is our Flag Football Tournament in which organizations compete against each other to raise money for DVA.
