HERstory
National
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. was organized on November 12, 1922 in Indianapolis, Indiana by seven educators: Mary Lou Allison Little, Dorothy Hanley Whiteside, Vivian White Marbury, Nannie Mae Gahn Johnson, Hattie Mae Dulin Redford, Bessie M. Downey Martin and Cubena McClure. The group became an incorporated national collegiate sorority on December 30, 1929, when a charter was granted to Alpha chapter at Butler University.
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., is a leading international service organization, has met the challenges of the day and continues to grow through Sisterhood, Scholarship and Service.
With over 500 chapters & 85,000+ members in the United States, Bermuda, the Virgin Islands, Bahamas, Germany and Korea. Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. is committed to improve the quality of life for its members and the society it serves.
Iota Psi Sigma Alumnae Chapter-Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
Foundation
On August 27, 2005, the Iota Psi Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. was chartered by Sorors LaShanna Brown, Kasie Kucharski, Taunya Meeks-Griffin, Maya Smith, Nakiiya Williams & Dr. Aronica Williams. An eclectic pool of women with a variety of talents set community service goals to better serve the state of Wisconsin and Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
With an emphasis on the positive development of youth, Iota Psi Sigma has developed civic, social, educational, and economic programs for the community. Youth development is the cornerstone of the chapter's activities, with training and mentorship at the forefront.
To this day, Iota Psi Sigma Alumnae Chapter, continues to serve as a beacon light in Brown Deer and strives to fulfill the motto of Sigma, "Greater Service, Greater Progress."
Mission Statement
Our mission is to promote growth and development of the community by inspiring new horizons. Our chapter emphasizes sisterhood, community advocacy, and professional, social, and educational development. To achieve our goals, we will provide leadership, resources, and innovative and original thinking. It is our ultimate goal to demonstrate Sigma's diversity and dynamic impact on families, communities, and civic and social responsibilities.
