Philanthropy
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We’re Committed to Camping
In 1929 Gamma Phi Beta Sorority adopted camping as its philanthropy and since its founding in 1959 the Gamma Phi Beta Foundation has provided financial support to this philanthropy. The vision of the Gamma Phi Beta Foundation is to heighten all members’ lifelong commitment to philanthropy.
Camp Fire USA
At the 2002 Convention, the Gamma Phi Beta Sorority delegates voted to establish a collaborative relationship with Camp Fire USA as a major new element of our camping philanthropy. Camp Fire USA is one of the nation's leading not-for-profit youth development organizations, serving over 650,000 participants annually. Founded in 1910 and headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, Camp Fire provides all-inclusive, coeducational programs in hundreds of communities across the United States. As part of Gamma Phi Beta’s commitment to this relationship, the Gamma Phi Beta Foundation will provide grants to Camp Fire USA for young girls who otherwise would not be able to attend camp.
By design, Camp Fire's programs, including small group experiences, after-school programs, camping and environmental education, child care and service learning, build confidence in younger children and provide hands-on, youth-driven leadership experiences for older youth. All Gamma Phi Beta donations to Camp Fire USA support our traditional philanthropy of camping for girls. Visit Camp Fire’s website,