Annual Fund Tops $1 Million!
Each year, it is our honor to recognize Phi Mu members and friends that generously contribute to advance the lifetime development of Phi Mu women. Soon, all Foundation Members will receive the 2017-18 Annual Report At-a-Glance in the mail, which provides a snapshot of your investments at work for the last fiscal year. For the first time ever, your contributions to the Annual Fund topped more than $1 million, helping us achieve a long-time goal of increasing unrestricted giving in order to prepare the Foundation for future growth. While the Annual Fund remains a top priority for the Foundation, we’re also maintaining our commitment to increase funding opportunities through our academic scholarship, leadership and education, and member assistance funds.
We are incredibly grateful for your support each year, and your passion for investing in Phi Mu women as leaders in their chapters, on campus and in their communities! You can read the full 2017-18 Annual Report here.
The first place recipient of the 2018 Gerald and Sheldon Pollack Award is Ashley Fleck, Theta Zeta. Ashley has spent countless hours working to improve the rights of women on a global scale, not only as an intern at various organizations, but also as the Panhellenic Vice President of Philanthropy, and member of the Circle of Sisterhood. She is active in her chapter as Philanthropy Chair, leading her sisters in raising more than $67,000 for Children’s Miracle Network last year. She spends her spare time volunteering at Children’s Hospital of Atlanta & Grady Hospital, Atlanta Mission Homeless Shelters, and Fulton County Animal Services.
The second place recipient of the 2018 Gerald and Sheldon Pollack Award is another incredible woman, Kori Bowen, Rho Alpha. Hospitalized as a child at Riley Children’s Hospital, Kori grew up with a passion for supporting Children’s Miracle Network. After she joined Phi Mu, she took on the role of Philanthropy Chair and also represents the chapter as Director of Family Relations for Dance Marathon. She also finds time in her busy schedule to volunteer outside of Phi Mu with the Riley Children’s Hospital, the Ronald McDonald House and Gleaner’s Food Bank.
