NATIONAL NEWSLETTER OF GAMMA SIGMA SIGMA NATIONAL SERVICE SORORITY
PERSPECTIVES Volume 56, Issue 2
www.gammasigmasigma.org
SPRING 2010
Gamma Sigma Sigma Announces Relief Effort Initiative In the wake of the disaster in Haiti, many members of Gamma Sigma Sigma expressed an interest in helping the small island nation. Since January 12th, many chapters, colonies, and individual members have donated money, supplies, and food to assist in relief efforts. Because of the members’ willingness to reach out during this time, the National Board of Directors of Gamma Sigma Sigma announces a new policy geared toward disaster relief: GSS C.A.R.E.S. (Collaboration to Assist in Relief Efforts through Service).
“It is situations like this that remind me why we are such a great organization and the impact that we make nationally and now internationally.” —Keli Connor, National President
On behalf of Gamma Sigma Sigma, a donation of $5,000 was sent to the American Red Cross to assist with the Relief efforts in Haiti. District VIII donated $800 and many other chapters contributed through collecting food, supplies, and materials. A number of chapters also have planned events to raise money for Haiti Relief, and countless members have individually donated.
Through GSS C.A.R.E.S., members, chapters, and districts are encouraged to come together to make a difference in situations of natural disaster. Surpassing the effects of the earthquake in Haiti, the natural disaster in the country of Chile affected millions of people. As our country pulls together to support those in their time of need, members are encouraged to turn to the American Red Cross to find ways to assist earthquake victims.
For more information on GSS C.A.R.E.S., please contact Keli Connor at president@gammasigmasigma.org.
Photo Credit: Talia Frenkel/American Red Cross