Philanthropy/Service

Philanthropy/Service Mission

Community involvement is one of the pillars of our mission statement as a brotherhood. The brothers of ATO understand how fortunate we are to receive an education from such an esteemed institution; at the same time we realize that we are surrounded by a community of people who desperately need additional help and services. Furthermore, brothers’ working together for a common good increases the bonds and unity that we have already established. We do not view community service as a chore; it is a fun experience that continues to build brotherhood.

Each year, our goal is to have monthly events in which we travel out into the community helping non-profit organizations, schools, and or religious centers; but also hold an annual or semi-annual event on campus calling for all Lehigh’s students to join in and participate.

Make-A-Wish

  • The chapter has made a commitment to making the ‘Make-A-Wish Foundation’ our primary philanthropic cause.
  • In the Spring of 2010 the chapter hosted a represented from Make-A-Wish to learn more about the foundation and brainstorm fund-raising ideas.
  • In March of 2010 the ATO Board of Trustees hosted an Alumni Poker Tournament to raise money for Make-A-Wish.
  • The chapter has discussed several events including a Pie Throwing Contest to raise money for the Foundation.

Breast Cancer Walk

  • The chapter partnered with Delta Phi and Alpha Phi to raise money to fight Breast Cancer.
  • Pink T-Shirts and Ribbons were sold throughout the brotherhood and the Lehigh campus.
  • In 2009 the Chapter helped raid over $900 for the American Cancer Society.

Adopt-A-Family

  • Brothers adopt a local low-income household during the holiday season, when the pressures of purchasing gifts may be stressful.
  • ATO brothers meet the family and share the gifts that were purchased by one of our brothers.

Greeks Against Sexual Violence

  • Brothers participated in a discussion regarding the warning signs of sexual violence at parties and the negative reputations that fraternities receive.

Freshman MOOV

  • Brothers helped the freshman acclimate to their first day at Lehigh by assisting them move their belongings to their dorms.

Lamberton Midnight Breakfast

  • Brothers assisted with cooking and serving breakfast food to freshman from 11:00pm to 1:00 am on a Friday night.