Alpha Gamma Delta
Alpha Gamma Delta (ΑΓΔ), also known as Alpha Gam, is an international women's fraternity and social organization. It was founded on May 30, 1904, by eleven female students at Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York, and thus it is the youngest member of the Syracuse Triad of North American social sororities that also includes Gamma Phi Beta (1874) and Alpha Phi (1872). Since its founding, Alpha Gamma Delta has, as of December 2021, initiated over 201,000 members and installed 199 collegiate chapters and more than 250 alumnae groups.
| Alpha Gamma Delta | |
|---|---|
| ΑΓΔ | |
| Founded | May 30, 1904 Syracuse University, (Syracuse, New York) |
| Type | Social |
| Affiliation | NPC |
| Scope | International |
| Vision statement | Inspire the Woman. Impact the World. |
| Motto | Loving. Leading. Lasting. |
| Colors | Red Buff Green |
| Flower | Red and Buff Roses with Green asparagus plumosa fern |
| Jewel | Pearl |
| Mascot | Squirrel |
| Publication | The Quarterly |
| Philanthropy | The Alpha Gamma Delta Foundation, with a philanthropic focus on Fighting Hunger |
| Chapters | 199 installed collegiate chapters; 119 active collegiate chapters across North America |
| Members | 201,000+ lifetime |
| Headquarters | 8710 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46260 United States |
| Website | alphagammadelta.org |
The fraternity provides various social, academic, leadership, and community service opportunities for collegiate members and alumnae. Throughout the organization's history, it has sponsored charities and causes via grants, scholarships, and volunteer hours. Its current philanthropic initiative is a fight against hunger partnered with the nonprofit organizations Feeding America and Meals on Wheels.
Alpha Gamma Delta is one of 26 North American fraternities that are members of the National Panhellenic Conference. The fraternity's international headquarters is located in Indianapolis, Indiana.