Chi Sigma Alpha National Sorority, Inc.

About Us: Purpose, History & Philanthropy

What is our purpose?

Chi Sigma Alpha National Sorority, Inc. is an Asian American interest sorority uniting females of interest concerning the Asian American culture. Through building a strong sisterhood, the organization seeks to enhance the amelioration of character. Philanthropic events that aid the local and national community and a push towards the advancement of academic achievement are greatly emphasized for the females in today's society.

The sisters of Chi Sigma Alpha National Sorority, Inc. actively engage in activities to strengthen skills in the major areas of: Academics, Leadership, Character, and Community Service through the development of Sisterhood.

In recognition of the diverse lifestyles and cultures amongst the students on college campuses, Chi Sigma Alpha National Sorority, Inc. introduces females to other Greek organizations and minority organizations in hopes of linking together to promote awareness of the "melting pot" inhabiting the world today. The ladies of Chi Sigma Alpha National Sorority, Inc. have high hopes of building an everlasting bond not only in friendship but in a sisterly relationship, providing each other with companionship, counsel, and memories to last past the lifespan of college. In finality, Chi Sigma Alpha National Sorority, Inc., provides females with Asian American interest at the University of Washington the option to become more involved with the Greek system locally and possibly on a national scale, as well, in the near future.
 

How did we begin?

Nine Founders
 

Chi Sigma Alpha National Sorority, Inc. was recently established on September 25, 2002 at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington.

The nine founding sisters: Tina Chau, So Ra Choe, Ka Eun Chong, Nicole Cukingnan, Jacqueline Kim, Anna Lee, Eva Leong, Elizabeth Shaiken, and Kathy Wen, first met on July 6, 2002 to begin discussions of the formation of a sorority, which was later established on September 25, 2002. Chi Sigma Alpha National Sorority, Inc. is recognized by the United Greek Council at the University of Washington. The nine women wanted to dedicate themselves to establish an organization that would provide future women with Asian American interests an opportunity to participate in the Greek system. Thus, Chi Sigma Alpha National Sorority, Inc. has been founded on collective goals towards improving sisterhood, scholarship, character, and leadership.
 

What is our philanthrophy?

Chi Sigma Alpha National Sorority, Inc. focuses on providing services to aide underprivileged and disabled children. Children are the future of our world and the children who are less fortunate deserve a chance to grow up healthy with an equal opportunity as the rest of the world.

Nationwide Service:
Chi Sigma Alpha National Sorority, Inc. has partnered up with The Make-A-Wish Foundation of the U.S.A. in helping children with life-threatening illnesses to fulfill lifetime dreams. Our sorority works directly with The Make-A-Wish Foundation (Northwest Region) and aids in fundraising to help local (and national) children's dreams come true. The sisters also help prepare special care packages for the children who travel the distance for their life-long wishes to come true. In the end, the most fulfilling dream for everyone is to be able to place a smile on these children's faces and bring some happiness and joy into their lives.
 

House pictures at our annual Music 4 Life bennefit show, years 2006 and 2008!
 

Local Service:
Currently Chi Sigma Alpha National Sorority, Inc. has been involved in volunteering with a program known as Educaid here at the University of Washington. The program is held at the University of Washington's Experimental Education Unit. In this program, children with neurological injuries (including Autism and Down's Syndrome) can take classes with teachers specialized in helping these children gain an ordinary education. There is one class for preschoolers and two classes for older children with these disabilities. During parent-teacher meetings, Chi Sigma Alpha National Sorority, Inc. volunteers to play with the children on a regular basis during the school year.
 

Chi Sigs during Adopt-A-Street

Other Services:
The sisters of Chi Sigma Alpha National Sorority, Inc. are also actively volunteering for the Asian American communities of Washington by participating in marathon walks to raise money for foundations such as Diabetes, Multiple Sclerosis, as well as the annual Walk for Rice. There are also future plans to partake in the Adopt-A-Street program, and to volunteer at local Children's Hospitals and other schools for disabled children. Most of the sisters also participate individually on their own time in other community service events that interest them.