Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s Alpha Sigma Tau sorority (Delta chapter) raised more than $3,125 and several needed items for regional and local nonprofit organizations during Philanthropy Week, held during the week of March 14.
From left, Mark Buterbaugh, director of operations, Chevy Chase Community Center; sorority members Alyssa Kremposky, a junior nuclear medicine major from Connellsville, Charlotte Schreiber, a junior mathematics education major from Pittsburgh, and Hannah Siford, a sophomore early childhood and special education major from Allison Park.
Funds totaling more than $3,125 were donated by the sorority to the Women’s Wellness Initiative (Dress for Success Pittsburgh and Girls Who Code) and the Indiana County Humane Society.
The sorority also collected two large boxes of food items and hygiene products for the Chevy Chase Community Center in Indiana and several business casual outfits to donate to Dress for Success Pittsburgh.
Philanthropy week was directed and carried out by Vice President of Community Relations Hannah Siford, an early childhood education/special education major from Allison Park.
The Women’s Wellness Initiative is one of the sorority’s national philanthropies. This initiative aims to support all domains of wellness for women around the world. The Delta chapter of Alpha Sigma Tau at IUP also supports Girls Who Code, Dress for Success Pittsburgh, the Chevy Chase Community Center, and the Indiana County Humane Society, focusing on not just women’s wellness, but important community organizations.
“We could not have done this without support from our Greek and overall IUP community,” Siford said. “We appreciate everyone’s participation in our events and want everyone to know that they have contributed to something that will help the women and people of our community.”
“We could not be more grateful and proud of her work and the work of the sorority this week,” sorority advisor and Department of Hospitality and Employment Relations Chairperson Jeffrey Santicola said.
A total of 35 women are members of the IUP Delta chapter of Alpha Sigma Tau.
Since its founding in 1875, IUP has evolved from a teacher-training institution into a doctoral research university recognized for its commitment to student success and achievement. As IUP celebrates its 150th anniversary during the 2025–26 academic year and through the Impact 150 comprehensive campaign, the university honors a legacy of educational excellence while looking to its next 150 years of student success, innovation, leadership in healthcare education, and public service.