TEMPLE UNiversity Phi Mu Delta and Alpha Xi Delta Host Successful Community Impact Event

The Temple University chapters of Phi Mu Delta fraternity and Alpha Xi Delta sorority recently joined forces for a unique event that blended tasty treats with an important civic cause. On April 8th, the two Greek organizations hosted a combination bake sale and voter registration drive on campus.

The primary beneficiary was the Kindly Hearts Foundation, a local non-profit dedicated to aiding unhoused youth in the Philadelphia area. A selection of homemade baked goods were sold by members of both chapters, with all proceeds being donated directly to the charity.
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"We wanted to find a fun way to raise money for a great cause like Kindly Hearts, while also promoting civic engagement among Temple's student body," said Louis DiPede, President of Phi Mu Delta's Temple Chapter. "Giving people an opportunity to register to vote while enjoying some delicious baked goods was the perfect way to accomplish both goals."

In addition to the bake sale, students were able to check their voter registration status and sign up to vote at the event. Members of Phi Mu Delta and Alpha Xi Delta were on hand to assist with the non-partisan voter registration process.

The event also supported the fraternity's ongoing canned food drive, with attendees encouraged to donate non-perishable items to be distributed to those in need throughout the community.
"The impact of this project highlighted the intersection of different oppressions, namely voter suppression and homelessness," stated DiPede. "By working together, we were able to tackle two issues at once and remind people why it's so important to be civically engaged and continue fighting inequality on multiple levels."
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Both Phi Mu Delta and Alpha Xi Delta have a long-standing tradition of philanthropy and community service. The bake sale voter registration drive embodied these values by raising funds for a worthwhile cause, boosting civic participation, and collecting food donations - all in one successful event.