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Giving Back To Others

A PAAP Focus

While each our NPC member organizations has its own inter/national philanthropy,  the Philadelphia Area Alumnae Panhellenic focuses on philanthropy as well. Additionally, PAAP members unite in supporting the philanthropic efforts of each member organization. Participating in civic and philanthropic activities provides community service while presenting a favorable sorority image. There is no better way to garner public approval than through philanthropic projects and scholarship programs. With public approval, two of the purposes of Alumnae Panhellenics — to promote the sorority experience and to heighten the Panhellenic image — become realities.

Holding Hands

Philanthropy and Community Service Spotlight

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Wardrobes for Work:

Neumann University

This Wardrobes for Work program provides work appropriate clothing to anyone who is entering (or re-entering) the workplace or needs to maintain an existing work wardrobe, at no cost to them. In 2017, over 7,000 items ranging from men's and women's suits to business casual attire was collected.  

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A Woman's Place

The only domestic violence shelter in Bucks County, PA, A Woman's Place provides shelter and resources for families displace by violence in the home.  For over 10 years, PAAP has donated items, including clothing, household items and toiletries and more to the shelter. The items not used by the shelter go to In Full Swing, a consignment shop, with proceeds from sales going back to A Woman's Place.

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The Joy Of Sox®

Founded in 2010 in Philadelphia, The Joy of Sox® collects new socks to give to people who are homeless.  The outreach has expanded throughout the US, Mexico, Uganda and to Marines serving in Afghanistan.  PAAP is proud to be part of this worthy cause.

PAAP: Out and About

Sisters Impacting Their Communities

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Walk to End Domestic Violence

Members of PAAP participated in the Walk to End Domestic Violence in Philadelphia.  Proceeds from the event help fund Philadelphia Domestic Abuse Resources. ​  

Knitting

Knitted Knockers

PAAP members donated funds to Abington Health Foundation's Knitted Knockers program. Knitted Knockers are soft, comfortable and beautiful prosthetics that when placed in a regular bra take the shape and feel of a real breast.  They are knitted with love by volunteers, and offered at no charge to a woman who wishes to have them. 

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A Woman's Place

Courtney Clark - Kappa Delta, on behalf of PAAP, donated winter accessories, gift cards and miscellaneous items to A Woman's Place in Doylestown, PA at their consignment store, In Full Swing. PAAP has been supporting this organization in various ways for nearly 10 years!

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