Fraternity and Sorority Life reflects the university’s commitment to serving the community. All Greek life organizations recognized by the university prioritize making connections and helping campus neighbors. Individual organizations make year-round efforts, but one event brings their service together: Greeks Giving Back.
This spring’s Greeks Giving Back event invites Blacksburg-area homeowners to make a project request for service days on Saturday, March 28, and Saturday, April 25. Those dates expand the impact of the university’s largest single day of service, The Big Event, planned for April 11, where many Fraternity and Sorority Life organizations also participate.
For over 10 years, the event has been a chance for students to serve and be in fellowship with their New River Valley neighbors. Whether mulching, cleaning windows, or clearing leaves, students complete work that benefits the community while helping them grow as individuals.
Fraternity and Sorority Life served more than 150 households last fall, strengthening community connections and upholding the values of its organizations and of Virginia Tech.
Andrea Funes Quinones, a member of Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha Inc., said she could see the impact of her organization’s work right away when assisting a Blacksburg neighbor.
“We could tell our help was meaningful because she is deeply appreciated within her community, which was clear when a neighbor stopped to thank us and explain how loved she is,” said Quinones. “She is also older and has hip issues, which made these tasks difficult for her to complete on her own.”
Quinones also shared that the opportunity to assist the community helped her feel more in tune with her personal and organizational values.
“Giving back is important to me because I value community engagement and believe in supporting others whenever possible,” said Quinones. “It also allows me to represent my culture and my sorority while making a positive impact.”
