Service & Philanthropy

The Collegiate Advisory Committee, headed by chairman Nat Sheppard (Omicron, The Ohio State University), recommended in 2008 to the Grand Council that St. Jude Children's Research Hospital be adopted as the official primary philanthropy of TKE.

In addition, they sought to encourage chapters to adopt other service projects and philanthropic activities as they deem appropriate. The Grand Council approved a menu driven format to give chapters an option of one or more philanthropy/service activities. The new framework has St. Jude's as the preferred philanthropy and the Alzheimer's Association as a second preferred philanthropy, while MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving), White Ribbon Campaign, and the Boys and Girls Club as approved community service partners.

Philanthropy

St. Jude Children's Hospital

St. Jude, founded by Frater Danny Thomas (Gamma-Nu, Univ. of Toledo), is unlike any other pediatric treatment and research facility. Its researchers have made discoveries that have completely changed how the world treats children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. With research and patient care under one roof, St. Jude is where some of today's most gifted researchers are able to do science more quickly. St. Jude researchers are published and cited more often in high impact publications than any other private pediatric oncology research institution in America. St. Jude is a place where many doctors send some of their sickest patients and toughest cases - a place where cutting-edge research and revolutionary discoveries happen every day. They have built America's second-largest health-care charity so the science never stops.
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The Alzheimer's Association

At the 2001 Conclave in New Orleans, the Grand Chapter adopted the Alzheimer's Association as an official TKE philanthropy. The Alzheimer's Association is a national network of chapters committed to finding a cure and helping those affected by the disease. The Fraternity has partnered with the Ronald and Nancy Reagan Research Institute, which was established in 1995, one year after Frater Reagan announced to the world that he had Alzheimer's. Since then, TKE has raised more than $350,000 and even more for the local chapter's of the Alzheimer's Association.
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Service

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)

From its humble beginnings 25 years ago, MADD has evolved into one of the most widely supported and well-liked non-profit organizations in America. Learn about how MADD first started, the history of our fight against drunk driving and for victims' rights and some of our victories along the way. Learn more on how you can help the cause at www.madd.org

White Ribbon Campaign

In 1991, a handful of men in Canada decided they had a responsibility to urge men to speak out about violence against women. Wearing a white ribbon would be a symbol of men's opposition to violence against women. With only six weeks of preparation, 100,000 men across Canada wore a white ribbon, while many others were drawn into discussion and debate. The White Ribbon Campaign (WRC) is the largest effort in the world of men working to end violence against women (VAW). In over fifty-five countries, campaigns are led by both men and women, even though the focus is on educating men and boys. In some countries it is a general public education effort focused on ending violence against women.
Learn More at www.whiteribbon.com

Boys & Girls Club

In every community, boys and girls are left to find their own recreation and companionship in the streets. An increasing number of children are at home with no adult care or supervision. Young people need to know that someone cares about them. Boys & Girls Clubs offer that and more. Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence. Boys & Girls Clubs are a safe place to learn and grow - all while having fun. They are truly The Positive Place For Kids.
Learn how you can help make a difference by going to www.bgca.org

BACCHUS/ GAMMA

The BACCHUS Network is a university and community based network focusing on comprehensive health and safety initiatives. It is the mission of BACCHUS to actively promote student and young adult based, campus and community-wide leadership on healthy and safe lifestyle decisions concerning alcohol abuse, tobacco use, illegal drug use, unhealthy sexual practices and other high-risk behaviors. Students of all ages are faced with making personal decisions about health and safety. Developing positive decision-making skills impacts student life and prepares students to enter the real world and the greater community to promote healthy and safe lifestyles. BACCHUS promotes respect for state laws and support for campus policies that address high-risk behaviors that compromise health and safety.
Learn more by going to www.bacchusgamma.org