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Philanthropy is a foundation of Greek life. By helping make the lives of others better, Greeks make their own college experiences better as well as learning important lessons about the values and ideals of their organizations.
Panhellenic sororities are leaders in community service. Sororities annually participate in UT traditional events such as Dance Marathon, where Panhellenic women serve on the leadership planning committee. Smaller-scale events address immediate community needs and build sisterhood. Every Panhellenic sorority hosts their own community service and philanthropy events. Participation in other chapter events causes encourages unity and expands the breadth of service opportunities.
During the 2008-2009 school year:
- Panhellnic sororities sponsored teams for UT's Relay for Life.
- A Panhellenic sorority raised over $2,000 for Arthritis Research with their annual bowling tournament.
- A Panhellenic sorority produced a Christmas CD and raised over $12,000 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
- Panhellenic Sororities have adopted highways, participated in trail clean-ups and neighborhood clean-ups.
- A Panhellenic Sorority raised over $15,000 for Prevent Child Abuse America- 80% of funds raised was donated to Toledo area child abuse prevention.
- One chapters annual golf outing raised over $41,000 for St. Jude Children's Hospital.
- The Panhellenic Council hosted "Walk-A-Mile in Her Shoes" where fraternity members walked a mile in high heels to raise awareness for domestic violence.
- Panhellenic Sororities heavily participated and supported UT's Dance Marathon which raised over $50,000 for Children's Miracle Network.
- Panhellenic sororities participated in Halloween Walk and provided a safe environment for children to trick-or-treat.
- Sorority women volunteered at a local elementary school throughout February to read to children
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