Our International Philanthropy
Serving the world around us is one of AOII’s founding principles. While local chapters are encouraged to support philanthropic opportunities in their communities, all chapters support AOII’s international philanthropy , which is arthritis. Since 1967, the Fraternity has enjoyed an important partnership with the Arthritis Foundation . AOII's philanthropic mission is to raise money for and spread awareness and understanding of arthritis and its more than 100 related diseases.
Dollars donated to the Arthritis Foundation support arthritis research, Juvenile Arthritis Power Packs, Juvenile Arthritis Camps and Conferences and so much more.
Strike Out Arthritis!
By holding Strike Out Arthritis! events, AOII is collectively able to contribute millions of dollars toward education initiatives, assistance for families affected by arthritis, and new research that will hopefully one day find a cure!
SOA events at Texas A&M have taken the form of baseball, softball, and volleyball tournaments, as well as bowling and volleyball. These events provide a way for us to get involved with other students and organizations on campus, and contribute to an extremely impactful cause. Most recently, we have been holding sand-volleyball tournaments where money is raised through ticket sales, concessions, and t-shirt purchases. AOIIs serve as team coaches, passionate cheerleaders, work concessions, and check in payers. Pictures below on the left are JoLee, Avery, and Dani on the sidelines of the court!Players register and make teams to compete, and the winners get medals and bragging rights! If you don’t play volleyball, cheerleaders are welcome to attend as well. These tournaments typically take place in April, so be on the lookout for information if you want to participate!
Supporting the AOII Foundation
The promise to serve can be seen in the relationships between sisters as we work together to help others, or contribute to the AOII Foundation to enable scholarships and aid to other sisters.
The AOII Foundation’s Mission Statement is to invest in our sisters and inspire a lifetime of giving to innovative leadership, educational and philanthropic causes. We are proud to support the AOII Foundation which is able to offer our members academic and leadership scholarship opportunities, as well as grants and emergency assistance to sisters in dire need.
Local Philanthropic Efforts
Tau Mu’s local philanthropy is the Soldiers’ Angels Foundation located in San Antonio, Texas. We have an annual fundraiser called Taco ‘bout the Troops where money is raised to benefit this organization. Funds are raised through ticket sales, t-shirt sales, and a silent auction. AOIIs serve food, check in guests, and facilitate the silent auction, the photo below on the right shows Ally and Kinsey passing out salsa! Our members also participate in efforts to support the troops year round, such as writing encouraging letters and putting together care packages. With Texas A&M’s rich history connecting us to the military, this cause is close to the hearts of many AOIIs.
Serving Others
Alpha Omicron Pi was founded on a promise to serve not only one another but the greater community as well. This commitment reflects a philosophy of friendship, concern, and usefulness in the world.
