Zeta Phi Rho (ΖΦΡ) is a multiculturalfraternity with ten chapters in southern California. This fraternity focuses on developing a diverse group of brothers committed to its philosophy - commitment to character, leadership, academics, and the community.[1]
Philanthropy
The fraternity holds various philanthropies for the community which have developed from individual chapter efforts. These include SmokeOut At The Beach (Alpha chapter, 2007) an effort to raise awareness to the dangers of smoking, "Boot Camp" (Zeta chapter, 2010) a philanthropy dedicated to supporting children diagnosed with HIV, and Zeta Phi "Skid" Rho (Gamma chapter, 2001–Present) providing food for the homeless in the Skid Row area located in downtown Los Angeles.[citation needed]
Zeta Phi "Skid" Rho, organized by the brothers at USC Gamma chapter, annually results in the participation of well over one hundred students and dozens of student organizations from many Southern California universities. Working with the student volunteers, over five thousand sandwiches are prepared for the homeless in conjunction with the Midnight Mission and Union Rescue Mission. Other events include speaker events and fundraisers garnering awareness and funds for the homelessness epidemic in Los Angeles and at large.[2]
By 2000, Zeta Phi Rho had adopted Habitat for Humanity (HfH) as its all-chapter benefit charity. Events hosted to benefit HfH include an All-chapter Halloween Party (2004), Charity Poker Tournament (Beta chapter, 2006), Talent Show (Irvine's Zeta chapter, 2006), and House Warming Party (Epsilon chapter, 2006).
Zeta Phi Rho focuses on raising cultural awareness with the Philip Vera Cruz/Cesar Chavez March (Alpha chapter, 2008) and the "Raise the Roof" Benefit Concert (Alpha chapter, 2008) for Gawad Kalinga, a philanthropic organization aimed at ending the worldwide poverty.
A more recent example of such cultural awareness as well as doing good for the community is demonstrated by the "Blu Carpet Affair" film festival, with all the proceeds donated to the Children of Uganda through Invisible Children (Eta chapter, 2008). This was the first event of its kind, with multiple organizations across the UCLA campus participating in a friendly competition. Each organization created their own video to be presented in front of an audience and judges.
On March 28, 2014, Zeta Phi Rho made 17,341 sandwiches under one hour, breaking a Guinness World Record at the same time.[3]
Zeta Phi "Skid" Rho, organized by the brothers at USC Gamma chapter, annually results in the participation of well over one hundred students and dozens of student organizations from many Southern California universities. Working with the student volunteers, over five thousand sandwiches are prepared for the homeless in conjunction with the Midnight Mission and Union Rescue Mission. Other events include speaker events and fundraisers garnering awareness and funds for the homelessness epidemic in Los Angeles and at large.[2]
By 2000, Zeta Phi Rho had adopted Habitat for Humanity (HfH) as its all-chapter benefit charity. Events hosted to benefit HfH include an All-chapter Halloween Party (2004), Charity Poker Tournament (Beta chapter, 2006), Talent Show (Irvine's Zeta chapter, 2006), and House Warming Party (Epsilon chapter, 2006).
Zeta Phi Rho focuses on raising cultural awareness with the Philip Vera Cruz/Cesar Chavez March (Alpha chapter, 2008) and the "Raise the Roof" Benefit Concert (Alpha chapter, 2008) for Gawad Kalinga, a philanthropic organization aimed at ending the worldwide poverty.
A more recent example of such cultural awareness as well as doing good for the community is demonstrated by the "Blu Carpet Affair" film festival, with all the proceeds donated to the Children of Uganda through Invisible Children (Eta chapter, 2008). This was the first event of its kind, with multiple organizations across the UCLA campus participating in a friendly competition. Each organization created their own video to be presented in front of an audience and judges.
On March 28, 2014, Zeta Phi Rho made 17,341 sandwiches under one hour, breaking a Guinness World Record at the same time.[3]
Zeta Phi Rho has established ten chapters located in California, seven of which remain active. Active chapter listed in bold, inactive chapters listed with italics. [1]
