Lambda Sigma Gamma

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Lambda Sigma Gamma
Motto:	Unity Through Sisterhood
Nicknames:	Lambdas, LSG
Founded:	October 24, 1986 at Sacramento State University, (Sacramento, California)
Philanthropy:	Head Start
Colors:	Green, White and Red
Flower:	Red Rose
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Lambda Sigma Gamma multicultural women’s sorority founded on October 24, 1986.

Lambda Sigma Gamma Sorority was founded on the campus of Sacramento State University in 1986. The Founders realized that the campus did not offer an organization that met the needs of women from minority backgrounds. They were interested in forming an organization that would not only act as a family away from home, but that would also bring together women from various backgrounds and incorporate the principles of self improvement, scholastic excellence, civic responsibility and leadership. Lambda Sigma Gamma Sorority became a reality on October 24, 1986, when twenty-seven women sharing the same interest, beliefs and goals came together. Since then, 21 additional chapters have joined, with our most recent chapter at California State University, Fullerton on November 20, 2004. Over the years, Lambda Sigma Gamma has grown to include thousands of women from different creeds, ethnicity's, cultures, social-economic backgrounds, physical talents, mental abilities and sexual preferences. We are continuously growing and welcoming new women to take part in our sisterhood.

Lambda Sigma Gamma is an academic, community, social, and multi-cultural sorority. The organization is a solid network of women in higher education, who have chosen to unite in order to enhance our college experiences. Lambda Sigma Gamma was founded with the purpose of creating a support system for women once they have entered the university. Through the support that its members offer each other, Lambda Sigma Gamma has developed a strong, safe and loving environment where friendships grow, characters build, knowledge is shared, and a multicultural sisterhood is created.

1 Membership
2 Important dates
3 Philanthropy
4 Chapters
5 Links

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[edit] Important dates

[edit] Philanthropy

The official philanthropy of Lambda Sigma Gamma Sorority Inc. is the California Head Start Programs. The sisters host Head start week once a year in which they participate in activities with the children of Head Start. The sisters also donate thanksgiving baskets during November and host a Christmas toy drive during December. Along with the Head Start program each chapter has a local Philanthropy that they donate their times to.

The Mission:

Head Start is a national program that promotes school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social and other services to enrolled children and families.

Program Description:

Head Start programs promote school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children through the provision of educational, health, nutritional, social and other services to enrolled children and families. They engage parents in their children's learning and help them in making progress toward their educational, literacy and employment goals. Significant emphasis is placed on the involvement of parents in the administration of local Head Start programs.