Our Philanthropies

Philanthropy, the effort or inclination to increase the well being of humankind, as by charitable aid or donations, is one of the many ways in which the ladies of the Alpha Lambda Chapter of Alpha Epsilon Phi at The University of Arizona distinguish themselves both among the campus community and at a National level. We achieve this through hosting numerous events to help raise money for our various philanthropies.  One of our national philanthropies, The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, works to make people aware of the AIDS virus affecting young people, as well raising money for research for a cure.

The second national philanthropy AEPhi supports is Sharsheret. Sharsheret, Hebrew for chain, is the only national organization supporting Jewish women and families, of all backgrounds, facing breast and ovarian cancer—those who are diagnosed and those at high risk.

Our local philanthropy is the Steele Memorial Children’s Cancer Research Center at the University Medical Center. Their mission is to teach, to heal, and to discover.  They focus on the research of cancer, lung disease, and nutritional problems, but most importantly, the focus is always on the children. All proceeds from the incredible events we hold and wonderful projects we participate in go directly to one of these amazing philanthropies. 

BBQ for Breast Cancer

In Fall 2025, we hosted “BBQ” in support of Sharsheret. Members of the Greek and University of Arizona community came out to enjoy Sonic burgers as well as Hotdogs Hosted at the chapter facility! Alpha Lambda raised $6,000 from this event for Sharsheret!

Eegees for EGPAF

In Spring 2025, Alpha Lambda hosted “Eegees for EGPAF” in support of The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation. Guests could come to our chapter facility and enjoy a frozen fruit drinks, sandwiches, hang with our sisters, and learn about EGPAF.