Alpha Chi Omega Presents: Alphatraz

     Every semester the women of Alpha Chi Omega put on a fabulous philanthropy event. This past September, they hosted their famous Alphatraz event to raise awareness for domestic violence.

        Each fall semester Alpha Chi sells "warrants" for students to put their friends in jail. In order for the students to get out of jail they have to earn a "bail". Each warrant requests the participants to raise a bail of at least $10. "Prisoners" are given a cup that they need to fill by getting passing students to donate. Prisoners get creative on ways to earn bail. This past year some of the favorites were: twerking, offering dates, and singing.
          The proceeds from the event will be donated to CAPSA (community abuse prevention service agency). CAPSA is a safe haven for victims of domestic violence. As stated on their website their mission is, “to provide a safe, caring, and confidential shelter, advocacy, and support for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault; and to reduce incidents of abuse through prevention education.” To learn more about CAPSA you can go to their website to learn more. 

          The money will go toward two scholarships for a re-entry student who has been a victim of domestic violence. At the end of the event, the ladies of Alpha Chi Omega were excited to announce that they raised over $2,000 for their two re-entry scholarships.

"Help us out!"

Alpha Chi sisters and Sigma Chi brothers in the jail