Mu Tau Mu of Alpha Chi Omega

This week we ask you to join us in helping Alpha Chi Omega Foundation end domestic violence. Please watch the video below and sign the pledge! Then help us spread the word! Instructions are after the video. (You may have to hover your cursor or mouse over the white space below to see the play button!)

On Twitter, post a message like this:

Ending Domestic Violence Starts with You - sign the pledge today! http://ow.ly/wJOt #AXO #DVA #charitytuesday

OR

Together we can bring hope to women around the world http://ow.ly/wJOt
 #AXO #DVA #charitytuesday

On facebook,

use one of the tweets above as your status

OR

post a link directly to the video  https://secure.pursuantgroup.net/pursuant4/alphachiomega/2009/domesticviolence/default.asp?tpgid=0&shareid=13062700

or post the text of the pledge (or a portion of it) with a link to the video

I have the right to be treated with respect.

To know me will be to experience a voice that is respectful. 

I recognize that relationship abuse is a problem and commit to stand strong in the courage 
of my convictions. I will not be silent. 

I pledge to educate myself and others about the causes and forms of domestic violence. 

I will talk with my friends, family and loved ones about healthy relationships. 

I will lead by example and teach that strength, confidence, and worth come from within. On 
the one hand, I will inspire. In turn, I will be inspired. 

I commit to helping build a community that does not tolerate violence. 

I acknowledge that all people deserve to live in a safe and loving environment. 

I accept the challenge to become part of the solution. Ending domestic violence 
starts with me. 

[You can also use the "share video" button on the bottom right of screen to post the video to your blog or to various social media sites!]

On email, send a link to this post, and be sure to share the video and the pledge with your friends, family members and Alpha Chi Omega sisters. 

Thank you all for your participation each week and for making a difference for domestic violence awareness!

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In honor of Alpha Chi Omega's Founders' Day, October 15th, we present an extra and important online philanthropy project!

Help Alpha Chi Omega Foundation win $50,000 in America's Giving Challenge! Learn more about the challenge on the Alpha Chi Omega website: http://www.alphachiomega.org/sindex.aspx?id=599

The BEST part is the charity with the highest daily participation wins $1000! This could easily be Alpha Chi Omega Foundation!! Note the day runs from 3pm EDT to 3pm EDT. Wouldn't this prize make Founders' Day that much more special??

Here are the steps to participate

1. be a member of the Alpha Chi Omega Foundation Cause on Facebook - join at

http://apps.facebook.com/causes/73662/14717927?m=63922cfd

2. make a donation in honor of Founders' Day! Your donation can be large or small - the important thing is to show you care! donate at 

https://www.causes.com/fb/donations/new?cause_id=73662

3. share this project with your friends!

On Twitter, post a message like this 

Help Alpha Chi Omega Foundation win $50k in America's Giving Challenge!http://ow.ly/twSO #AXO

OR

Happy Founders' Day Alpha Chi Omega! Make today special with a donation http://ow.ly/twSO #AXO

OR

Happy Founders' Day Alpha Chi Omega! #AXO Foundation helps us live our values! Donate today: http://ow.ly/twSO

On facebook

Let Causes set your status after you donate (it will prompt you)

OR

use one of the sample tweets as your status!

We'd also appreciate it if you share this post with your sisters, friends and family.

Thank you and Happy Founders' Day!!

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 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/