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Causes: Arthritis Research, Health
Mission: The alpha omicron pi foundation invests in our sisters and inspires a lifetime of giving to innovative leadership, educational and philanthropic causes.
Programs: Grants are awarded for pure or applied research in a field related to arthritis and/or rheumatoid diseases. Objective is to fund $30k - $50k each year to work toward the cause and cure of arthritis. Also, sponsorship of the american juvenile arthritis organization.
scholarships awarded to members of aoii for undergraduate or graduate level tuition and books. The number and amount of scholarships awarded depends on funds raised and investment earnings. Goal is to continually increase the amount given.
educational grants are awarded to aoii fraternity to help fund convention speaker fees, leadership academies for collegiate officers, award scholarships for collegiate chapter leaders, and acquire digital equipment for education.
benevolent funding for aoii members who have exhausted all other sources of assistance. The maximum grant is $5,000 and must be for dire need, i. E. Rent, food, uninsured medical expenses. Strict screening and financial history required.