From last weekend’s Delta Zeta-Phi Kappa Psi Jays Jam in the KFC to the classic Pie the Pi Phi out on the mall this week, there is no question that April is a month full of spring philanthropies.

The weather might be cold and dreary, but these Greek men and women certainly add vigor and enthusiasm to campus life thanks to a number of events. The girls of Kappa Kappa Gamma are especially excited for Saturday’s fundraiser, “Kappa Kickball for Kids.”

Teams of eight to ten people will complete a bracket and compete in a Red Bull-sponsored kickball tournament. And with proceeds donated to Kappa’s local philanthropies Girls Inc. and Reading is Fundamental as well as the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation that funds academic scholarships, this annual philanthropy event supports a number of causes.

“I really like that at our kickball event we have the opportunity to invite the girls we work with at Girls Inc. every week to come play and hang out with us,” Arts & Sciences junior Rachel Marlow said. “It gives us the chance to enjoy being with them in a different context than the tutoring every week, and I think that’s really special.”

In an effort to support community ties and strengthen bonds of sisterhood, the sisters of Kappa Kappa Gamma reflect on the importance of philanthropy in Greek life.

“Philanthropy is a big part of Greek life on campus, and we take pride in our events throughout the year,” philanthropy chair and Arts & Scinces sophomore Maddie Clarke said. “I think that philanthropy events are definitely as important, if not more than, social events … social events strengthen our sisterhood within Kappa whereas our philanthropy events strengthen our relationship with our campus and community.”

Here at Creighton, many students are involved on campus. Whether it be through clubs, teams or organizations, an element of service and learning is continually encouraged, especially in Greek-affiliated organizations.

“Philanthropy is a large part of any Greek organization, especially here on Creighton’s campus where so many of our students are service-oriented,” Marlow said. “I think our philanthropy events are more emphasized because that is when we get the chance to share what we stand for and what we are passionate about with our community.”