Philanthropy

Every fall and spring semester at WIU Delta Sigma Phi brothers go out and help the community. This semester (Spring 2010) We decided to participate in the polar plunge in Galesburg to raise money for the special olympics. We place 2rd overall in top funds collected out of all of the participants.We decided to host a spaghetti lunch where we raised 500 hundred dollars for the Macomb Fire Department. The same day we co hosted the Big Blue Ladder Golf tournament with Campus Rec to raise money for testecular cancer research. In Fall 2009 we Volunteered at the Macomb YMCA. In spring 2009 we helped in the activities of Special Olympics at Monmouth College. For fall 2008 we worked with Big Brothers Big Sisters and spent time with the kids. In spring 2008 Delta Sigma Phi in conjunction with Red Cross, helped collect over 133 units of blood for donation. Another event we did in the past was in lieu of the events that took place in the Gulf we decided it was our duty to help raise food and money for the Hurricane Katrina stricken communities. The articles below give an in-depth look into what and how we did.

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As the death toll rises in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, one Western Illinois University fraternity has taken the initiative to gather aid and support for the victims.

The members of Delta Sigma Phi fraternity rallied together and rose over $350 and five shopping carts of food at the local Wal-Mart last Wednesday and Thursday.

"It's all over the news ... we had to do something for them," said Tyler Smith, junior marketing major and Delta Sigma Phi member. "Most people are being really generous with us ... I'd say a little over half the people who walk by are giving a good amount of money," Smith added.

"It was sort of a spur of the moment thing. After the hurricane hit we felt it was our duty to help out," said Kevin Andjulis, sophomore secondary education major and a member of the Delta Sigs. The fraternity plans to give the money to the American Red Cross to aid in the relief effort. "(Delta Sigma Phi) figures the American Red Cross knows better than we do how to handle distribution of the items donated than we do," Andjulis said.

The Red Cross has been working around the clock in the wake of Katrina. According to its Web site, the Red Cross is operating more than 250 shelters across seven states, providing a safe haven for nearly 42,000 evacuees - many who have been left homeless by Katrina. The first priority is meeting the urgent, critical needs of those people; which include providing emergency shelter, food and water. There are approximately 2,000 volunteers working for the Red Cross currently to help run and distribute this care.

According to the Red Cross, the best way to help with the growing chaos in the disaster area is to make monetary donations to your local Red Cross. Monetary contributions enable the Red Cross to support the greatest needs in the most efficient manner. Cash can be used to purchase items in adjacent staging areas and eliminate the added costs involved in transporting goods.

According to its Web site, the Red Cross does not wish to discourage those who wish to contribute to the effort, however unsolicited, spontaneous donations of goods and services from individuals and community groups, although well intentioned, have hidden costs and pose a number of complications for initial relief efforts. Shipping donated goods also is costly and particularly difficult in the aftermath of a disaster, as roads are often damaged or impassable and easily become clogged with shipments of non-priority items.

The Red Cross makes every attempt to obtain items locally to save money by minimizing transportation and storage costs. They do, however, suggest that any donations of these items be given to local community services.

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Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity members Matt Yarnell (left) president, and Kevin Andujlis, philanthropy chair, raise funds for hurricane relief Wednesday near the grocery entrance at Wal-Mart. The fraternity also collected money on Thursday. While the sign also asks for items such as canned foods and clothing, logistical concerns have forced the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army to accept only money and volunteers.

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Local citizens wishing to volunteer with either organization will have several weeks to prepare. Kinman said the Red Cross operates on three-week rotations and the first shifts are covered by the southern chapters. Thompson said the Salvation Army mobilizes on orders that come down from Chicago through Peoria and that a similar span of time will pass before he sends reinforcements to Louisiana and the surrounding communities.

WIU’s Delta Sigma Phi didn’t want to wait that long. Philanthropy chair Kevin Andjulis organized the fraternity into a two-day fundraising effort Wednesday and Thursday near the Grocery entrance. Wednesday alone they grossed $200.

“We just felt like we needed to do something,” Andjulis said. “It’s a terrible thing that happened, their whole city is gone. If everybody chips in we can definitely do something.”

“The best donation we can do is cash and prayer, lots of prayer,” he said.




	Philanthropy
Every fall and spring semester at WIU Delta Sigma Phi brothers go out and help the community. This semester (Spring 2010) We decided to participate in the polar plunge in Galesburg to raise money for the special olympics. We place 2rd overall in top funds collected out of all of the participants.We decided to host a spaghetti lunch where we raised 500 hundred dollars for the Macomb Fire Department. The same day we co hosted the Big Blue Ladder Golf tournament with Campus Rec to raise money for testecular cancer research. In Fall 2009 we Volunteered at the Macomb YMCA. In spring 2009 we helped in the activities of Special Olympics at Monmouth College. For fall 2008 we worked with Big Brothers Big Sisters and spent time with the kids. In spring 2008 Delta Sigma Phi in conjunction with Red Cross, helped collect over 133 units of blood for donation. Another event we did in the past was in lieu of the events that took place in the Gulf we decided it was our duty to help raise food and money for the Hurricane Katrina stricken communities. The articles below give an in-depth look into what and how we did. Western Courier September 7,2005 Text As the death toll rises in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, one Western Illinois University fraternity has taken the initiative to gather aid and support for the victims. The members of Delta Sigma Phi fraternity rallied together and rose over $350 and five shopping carts of food at the local Wal-Mart last Wednesday and Thursday. "It's all over the news ... we had to do something for them," said Tyler Smith, junior marketing major and Delta Sigma Phi member. "Most people are being really generous with us ... I'd say a little over half the people who walk by are giving a good amount of money," Smith added. "It was sort of a spur of the moment thing. After the hurricane hit we felt it was our duty to help out," said Kevin Andjulis, sophomore secondary education major and a member of the Delta Sigs. The fraternity plans to give the money to the American Red Cross to aid in the relief effort. "(Delta Sigma Phi) figures the American Red Cross knows better than we do how to handle distribution of the items donated than we do," Andjulis said. The Red Cross has been working around the clock in the wake of Katrina. According to its Web site, the Red Cross is operating more than 250 shelters across seven states, providing a safe haven for nearly 42,000 evacuees - many who have been left homeless by Katrina. The first priority is meeting the urgent, critical needs of those people; which include providing emergency shelter, food and water. There are approximately 2,000 volunteers working for the Red Cross currently to help run and distribute this care. According to the Red Cross, the best way to help with the growing chaos in the disaster area is to make monetary donations to your local Red Cross. Monetary contributions enable the Red Cross to support the greatest needs in the most efficient manner. Cash can be used to purchase items in adjacent staging areas and eliminate the added costs involved in transporting goods. According to its Web site, the Red Cross does not wish to discourage those who wish to contribute to the effort, however unsolicited, spontaneous donations of goods and services from individuals and community groups, although well intentioned, have hidden costs and pose a number of complications for initial relief efforts. Shipping donated goods also is costly and particularly difficult in the aftermath of a disaster, as roads are often damaged or impassable and easily become clogged with shipments of non-priority items. The Red Cross makes every attempt to obtain items locally to save money by minimizing transportation and storage costs. They do, however, suggest that any donations of these items be given to local community services. Macomb Eagle September 4, 2005 TEXT Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity members Matt Yarnell (left) president, and Kevin Andujlis, philanthropy chair, raise funds for hurricane relief Wednesday near the grocery entrance at Wal-Mart. The fraternity also collected money on Thursday. While the sign also asks for items such as canned foods and clothing, logistical concerns have forced the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army to accept only money and volunteers. Macomb Journal September 2, 2005 Text Local citizens wishing to volunteer with either organization will have several weeks to prepare. Kinman said the Red Cross operates on three-week rotations and the first shifts are covered by the southern chapters. Thompson said the Salvation Army mobilizes on orders that come down from Chicago through Peoria and that a similar span of time will pass before he sends reinforcements to Louisiana and the surrounding communities. WIU’s Delta Sigma Phi didn’t want to wait that long. Philanthropy chair Kevin Andjulis organized the fraternity into a two-day fundraising effort Wednesday and Thursday near the Grocery entrance. Wednesday alone they grossed $200. “We just felt like we needed to do something,” Andjulis said. “It’s a terrible thing that happened, their whole city is gone. If everybody chips in we can definitely do something.” Thompson summed up the best action to take for those concerned. “The best donation we can do is cash and prayer, lots of prayer,” he said.
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