| Service Program All projects are supported by both the chapter and alumni association unless otherwise noted. |
Calvary Women's Shelter Mu Alpha provides overnight volunteers for the Calvary Women's Shelter on a weekly basis. Calvary Women's Services is a nonprofit organization in Washington that provides housing and support services to homeless women. As volunteers, brothers and sisters interact with the women on an informal level, helping them see through their education and employment goals.
Kids Enjoy Exercise Now (KEEN) The Kids Enjoy Exercise Now (KEEN) Foundation is a nonprofit, volunteer organization that provides free one-on-one recreational opportunities for children and young adults with mental and physical disabilities. At each KEEN session, brothers and sisters are paired with participating Athletes as Coaches for a variety of age-appropriate sports and recreational activities. These recreational activities help the children gain self-confidence and improve motor and social skills. This project runs every Sunday. Coolidge High School Tutoring Every Tuesday, Mu Alpha brothers tutor high school students at Cooldige Senior High School in Northwest, DC. As tutors, we help these teens with homework or other school-related problems. We hope to encourage these disadvantaged teens to stay motivated in their school work. Samaritan Inns Samaritan Inns is a program that works in conjunction with a recovery house for men and women recuperating from chemical addictions. Brothers and sisters provide Saturday dinner for the residents, interacting with them as they strive to overcome the scourge of addiction. A lot of work goes into making sure the daily schedule runs smoothly, and Mu Alpha is there to help. Van Rides In keeping with our tradition of service to Georgetown, the Van Escort Service provides students who live off-campus with a safe way home. Vans leave the Lauinger Library steps on the hours of 10pm, 11pm, 12am, and 1am. We also leave as late as 2 am during the final exam periods in December and May.
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Chapter Advisors Alumni of Mu Alpha have traditionally served as official fraternity advisors since the chapter's inception. Chosen from among faculty, staff, and the community, there has never been a shortage of Mu Alpha alumni who have been willing to serve the chapter in an advisory capacity. Mu Alpha alumni have also served as advisors of other chapters, including Eta Phi at American University. Damien Ministries Damien Ministries is a faith-based nonprofit organization which serves Washingtonians who are living with HIV/AIDS. The organization, located in Northeast DC, has four programs which directly benefit clients: case management, transitional housing, a retreat program, and a food and clothing bank. Every year since 2007, the Mu Alpha Alumni Association has collected food and clothing for a six week period, culminating with the Bring Two, Leave One campaign, which coincides with the Fall Mu Alpha Weekend. Brothers traveling from out of state to Mu Alpha Weekend are encourage to bring two suitcases with them, fill one with clothing or non-perishable food, and leave the donations here in DC.
Every Saturday, 4-5 Alpha Phi Omega brothers gather at Grace Episcopal Church in between M & K on Wisconsin for Grace's Table. We help to prepare a lunch for the local homeless community, eat and spend time with them, and participate in a Bible Study together. |