Mu Tau Mu of Alpha Chi Omega

This week, we salute Alpha Chi Omega Foundation’s partnerships with collegiate and alumnae chapters. In July, we’ve highlighted ways in which Alpha Chi Omega Foundation works to end domestic violence. One of the most important ways is featured in this blog post on the ways AXO Foundation works together with local chapters and domestic violence agencies:http://ow.ly/ilvc

Help us spread the word about this great work!

spread the word about the great work we are all helping Alpha Chi Omega Foundation accomplish in the fight to end domestic violence. Here’s how:

1. On Twitter, post a message like this:

Saluting #AXO Foundation & chapters working together to end domestic violence http://ow.ly/ilvc #charitytuesday

OR

Follow a local domestic violence agency on Twitter. See and add to the list: http://ow.ly/ilvc #charitytuesday #AXO

(and follow local shelters on twitter, too!)

2. On facebook,

Post http://ow.ly/ilvc

OR

Post a link to your local domestic violence agency!

3. On email, send a link to this post (http://ow.ly/ily9 ) and ask your friends to participate!

Thank you!

A great way the Alpha Chi Omega Foundation fights domestic violence is through the local philanthropic initiative. Through the LPI, funds raised by local chapters go to domestic violence shelters and programs in their communities.

“In 2008-09, we have had over $258,000 gifted by collegiate and alumnae chapters through the Alpha Chi Omega Foundation’s Local Philanthropic Initiatives Fund for domestic violence related organizations across the country.”

Overall it is estimated that “our chapters donate nearly $400,000 a year to local agencies and shelters in various ways.”

This is AMAZING and we would love to hear from YOU how your chapter is helping in the fight against domestic violence.

For example:

Members of Mu Mu alumnae chapter in Kansas City volunteer at and raise money for Rose Brooks Center. http://www.rosebrooks.org/ Follow @rosebrookskc

Beta Eta collegiate chapter (FSU) @axo_fsu and Epsilon Tau Epsilon alumnae chapter support Refuge House in Tallahassee. http://www.refugehouse.com

Please add your chapter, your local domestic violence agency (with website and twitter, if available) by commenting below! Thank you!

This week we’re focusing on the great educational work Alpha Chi Omega Foundation does for domestic violence awareness, and in particular sharing the Carolyn’s Silent Secret video produced by Foundation. Check out http://axomtm.squarespace.com/journal/2009/7/20/carolyns-silent-secret.html to see the video and learn more (including some fun facts).

Here’s how to participate:

1. On Twitter, post a message like this:

Learn more about domestic violence in upscale families from this video from #AXO Fdn:http://ow.ly/dbuI#charitytuesday

2. On facebook, post this link http://ow.ly/dbuI to the post OR link directly to the youtube video with this link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doP0sEHvOEk&feature=channel_page

3. On email, send a link to this post (http://ow.ly/hKi3) and ask your friends to participate... or just forward this message.

Thank you for participating and for making a difference!

Remember, also, the Online Philanthropy Contest runs now through July 31, 2009! See details and great prizes athttp://axomtm.squarespace.com/journal/2009/7/13/online-philantrophy-contest.html

This month we're learning about specific ways Alpha Chi Omega Foundation helps in the fight against domestic violence. Education is a powerful tool, especially in dispelling myths. Do you think domestic violence discriminates on the basis of socio-economic standing? Do you think being wealthy might protect a woman from abuse?

After you watch this video, you'll know the truth:

Join us in supporting Alpha Chi Omega Foundation: http://apps.facebook.com/causes/73662/14218508

Learn more about Carolyn:http://carolynsilentsecret.com/

Did you know you can support Alpha Chi Omega Foundation on Facebook? Learn more and win a prize! Here’s how, see Contest Details here.

Do you and your friends support Alpha Chi Omega Foundation as a Cause?

http://apps.facebook.com/causes/73662/14218508?m=edd8a396

Ways to support

>Join the Cause http://apps.facebook.com/causes/73662/14218508?m=edd8a396

>Invite your Friends http://apps.facebook.com/causes/cause_invitations/new?cause_id=73662

>Tweet about it! Sample:

Support Alpha Chi Omega Foundation's great work fighting domestic violence: http://bit.ly/1gYG8S #axo #charitytuesday

>Post to your profile (Use share button in the upper right part of the main AXO Foundation Cause page)

>Share on the Comments Board http://apps.facebook.com/causes/comments?context_id=73662&context_type=Cause&m=9239f3fb

>Make a Donation :)

>Celebrate your birthday with Foundation – Aggie Steiner (BH, FSU) did, you can too! Learn more here: http://axomtm.squarespace.com/journal/2009/7/13/celebrate-your-birthday-with-alpha-chi-omega-foundation.html

Thank you for your participation and support!