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"To let my lyre send forth the chords of love, unselfishness, sincerity."

Celia McClure
The Symphony of Alpha Chi Omega

Domestic Violence Awareness
Alpha Chi Omega encourages our members to support victims of domestic violence through connections with local agencies and to assist in the development and implementation of educational programs and hands-on activities to eliminate domestic violence.

Information/Facts About Domestic Violence
- Women account for 85% of the victims of intimate partner violence.
- 75% of young men and women ages 16-24 know someone who listens to songs, plays video games, etc. that depict violence against women. 72% said that such exposure makes the person (much or somewhat) less sensitive to violence.
- Violence against women costs companies $727.8 million annually due to lost productivity.
- Why doesnt she just leave? Surely, you've asked yourself that question. Here are just a few of the reasons
        - When she does leave, her risk of serious violence or death increases
           dramatically.
        - Many have become isolated from friends and family.
        - Many are not employed outside the home or have to property that is
           solely thiers.
        - During non-violent phases, an abuser may be a loving, apologetic parter.
        - There are cultural messages about "saving" a marriage.

Foundation
The Alpha Chi Omega Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the fraternity, providing support to individual members, to chapters and to the Fraternity in the form of educational grants. The Foundation financially supports Leadership Academy , Program formerly known as IMPACT, and Kristin's Story, as well as other educational programming. Click here to learn more about the Alpha Chi Omega Foundation.