Pi Beta Phi, also commonly referred to as Pi Phi, is one of the 26 sororities that make up the National Panhellenic Conference. Sisterhood is very important to members of Pi Phi. Chapters host many events to help sisters form friendships and network with one another. The sorority’s values include: integrity, lifelong commitment, honor and respect, personal and intellectual growth, philanthropic service to others, and sincere friendship.
Pi Beta Phi's History
Pi Beta Phi is well known for being the women's fraternity modeled after men’s organizations.
On April 28, 1867 at Monmouth College, 12 women came together to form Pi Beta Phi!
What is Pi Beta Phi's Philanthropy?
Pi Beta Phi focuses on inspiring the lifelong love of reading. 1 in 4 children grow up illiterate, and the sorority is working to change that. As a result of these efforts, the sorority formed the Read > Lead > Achieve® program. This is an effort to help create a more literate and productive society.
Champions are Readers is a program Pi Beta Phi partners with in order to support their initiatives. The program is an effort to help students in pre-k through third grade receive the reading enrichment they need. Pi Phi also hosts Ou Signature Events, where volunteers in major cities across the country help to distribute new books to children in need.
The Pi Beta Phi Foundation also supports this cause through the formation of the Literacy Fund. Grants from the foundation have helped to fund Pi Phi’s Read > Lead > Achieve® programs and events.
Advocacy is a key component of Pi Beta Phi’s philanthropic efforts. Members continually advocate for creating a more literate society. Chapters will celebrate Read > Lead > Achieve® month in September to show their support for the cause. Pi Phi also created the Literacy Advocacy Project. This project explores all aspects of literacy advocacy, including why it’s important, how you can make an impact, and what is needed to become an agent of change.
Pi Beta Phi Chapters
With over 136 active chapters nationwide, there are over 20,000 initiated members of Pi Beta Phi!
Pi Phi's are most well known at the University of Alabama, Auburn University, and University of Mississippi.
Pi Beta Phi Symbols, Colors and Motto
Symbols: The Angel and Arrows
Colors: Wine and Silver Blue
Motto: Friends and leaders for life.
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