Alpha Delta Pi, commonly referred to as ADPi, is a part of the National Panhellenic Conference. Sisterhood is an extremely important aspect of sorority life for Alpha Delta Pi chapters. Events will be held for sisters to get to know each other better and form everlasting friendships. The four points of Alpha Delta Pi's diamond symbolize strengthening character and personality, watching attitudes toward fellow beings, recognizing the value of high educational standards, and developing faith and loyalty.
Alpha Delta Pi's History
Alpha Delta Pi is the oldest sorority in the United States, being the eighth largest sorority in the country. Elizabeth Moseley Coles, who was elected national president at the first Grand Convention, was responsible for having the coat of arms designed. Another sister of the Alpha chapter, Agnes Chapman, is given credit for the actual design. Symbolism from their ritual and Alpha pin were combined in the coat of arms, and the design originally had a background of violets. In 1919, the convention body voted to make changes and the present design was accepted.
ADPi was founded on May 15, 1851 at Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia!
What is Alpha Delta Pi's Philanthropy?
Alpha Delta Pi has partnered with the Ronald McDonald House Charities since 1979. There are over 375 Ronald McDonald Houses in 62 countries around the world. These houses provide a space for families with seriously ill or injured children to stay close to the medical facility. Chapters help by getting donations during philanthropy events and by spending their time volunteering at these Houses. Since the sorority’s partnership with the organization, Alpha Delta Pi has contributed more than $17,000,000. During the 2020-2021 academic year, Alpha Delta Pi contributed $903,698 to charitable organizations, including more than $860,000 to local Ronald McDonald House Charities Chapters across the United States and Canada. Alpha Delta Pi greatly values this partnership and long-standing relationship.
The Alpha Delta Pi Foundation is another key component of the sorority’s philanthropic efforts. It works in partnership with the Ronald McDonald House Charities. As part of the We Believe… Campaign, the Alpha Delta Pi Foundation established the Ronald McDonald House Charities Endowment. This fund allows the Alpha Delta Pi Foundation to provide even more resources to RMHC worldwide. The foundation also helps provide chapter members with educational, leadership, and philanthropic activities. These serve to improve the lives of women and the communities in which they serve.
Alpha Delta Pi Chapters
There are 161 active chapters in the country with over 200,000 initiated members.
ADPi is most well known at the University of Alabama, University of Rhode Island, University of Texas at Austin, Louisiana State University, University of Kansas, and Oklahoma State University.
Alpha Delta Pi Symbols, Colors and Motto
Symbols: The Coat of Arms and The Four-Pointed Diamond
Colors: Azure Blue and White
Motto: We Live For Each Other
Flower: The Woodland Violet
Mascot: Alphie the Lion
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