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Sisters Across the Nation Serve in Solidarity
National - March 7, 2009 - Sisters across the United States came together in a show of solidarity to perform over 280 hours of community service. For the second year, the National Day of Service proved to be a huge success with more than 100 sisters. These totals double the amount of the First Annual National Day of Service
 SIA has always been proud of its work within the community on the national and local level. The Day of Service, began by National President Ivone De Jesus, is a day-long event in which sisters choose a service activity in their communities. "Many thanks to all who volunteered...(we are) looking forward to having this initiative continue for many, many years to come!†says National President, Ivone De Jesus.
This year sisters chose to volunteer at their local YMCAs, Ronald McDonald Houses and the Red Cross. Sisters in the New York City region teamed up to volunteer at the SHPE Science Bowl. Phi, Alpha Theta, the Colony at Pace University and the Gamma Gamma (pictured) spent the day helping with set up and running the event. Down in Texas, sisters of the Colony at University of Texas -Austin volunteered in therapeutic sessions with autistic children at Thoughtful House Equestrian. On the West Coast, the Alpha Zeta Chapter (pictured) gave their time working with the homeless on Skid Row in Los Angeles.
Thank you to those sisters and families who volunteered their time for a second year. The SIA National Day of Service continues to be a success not just for the organization, but also for those receiving.
For more information about the Day of Service Initiative or any other programs, please contact NEB@hermandad-sia.org
About Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc. (SIA):
SIA was founded in New York on September 29, 1990 by thirteen Latina women with the purpose of creating an organization that would help their communities, unite women, promote the Latino culture and uphold a set of distinct goals. Our dedication to scholarship, service and professional development within the Latino community has grown beyond New York, with chapters in several states including: New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, California, Texas, Illinois, Michigan, Maryland, Virginia, and Florida.
We are more than a sorority; we are a family and network of professional, strong and dedicated women leaders. We are also a 501(c)7 tax-exempt organization and we work in conjunction with the Solidaridad Inspiracion Amistad Community Foundation, Inc.- a 501(c)3 Community Foundation committed to scholarship, service and professional development within Latino communities nationally. Together, we administer a national scholarship fund for incoming college freshmen who demonstrate academic merit, service to communities in need and exemplary leadership capabilities. For more information, please visit www.hermandad-sia.org.
Contact: Marisol Palau
Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc.
marketing@hermandad-sia.org
www.hermandad-sia.org
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