National Programs

Project Reassurance- A Sigma Gamma Rho Premier Project. This program provides aid to first time teenage mothers. The Zeta Chi Sigma After Baby Care Program is a off shoot of Project Reassurance.

Buckle Up America - With grants from the Department of Transportation (NHTSA) each chapter is encouraged to implement the program on their campus and/or city. The University of Oklahoma Chapter, Lambda Upsilon, Zeta Chi Sigma Chapter and their Rhoer Club has been involved in this program on a yearly basis.

National Youth Symposium - This event is held yearly in March. This program is intended to directly affect youth in the local area. It is directed yearly by the National Board and each chapter holds the event on the same day. Zeta Chi Sigma held its first annual Youth Symposium March 9, 2002.

BigBookBag Project- This project was developed to get needed supplies to school children.

Judie Davis Bone Marrow Recruitment Program- The purpose of this program is donor recruitment and citizen education. Zeta Chi Sigma and Lambda Upsilon have both sponsored Blood and Bone Marrow Registration Drives.

Habitat for Humanity International - Sigma Gamma Rho is working in conjunction with Habitat for Humanity in building homes for the people in need. The cooperative project began in February 1994. Preceding the 1996 International Boule in Houston, TX, the sorority helped build 5 homes in the area with their labor and contributions. Local chapters have also built homes in St. Louis, Los Angeles and Washington D.C.

Mwanamugimu Essay Contest - has a primary goal of increasing the knowledge of young people about the historical and contemporary development of African nations. Secondarily, the program seeks to improve the writing and research skills of students. Chapters sponsor local essay contests that usually include awards programs. Regional contests are also held, with winning essays announced at regional conferences.

Wee Savers- National project to educate young people about how to use their personal finances. The program sponsors trips to financial institutions, seminars on finance and learning projects.