SIGMA GAMMA RHO SORORITY HISTORY
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. was founded on November 12, 1922, at Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana, by seven visionary educators: Mary Lou Allison Gardner Little, Dorothy Hanley Whiteside, Vivian Irene White Marbury, Nannie Mae Gahn Johnson, Hattie Mae Annette Dulin Redford, Bessie Mae Downey Rhoades Martin, and Cubena McClure. These remarkable women established the sorority with a mission to uplift their communities through education, sisterhood, and service during a time of significant racial and gender inequality.
Since its founding, Sigma Gamma Rho has grown to include over 100,000 members across 500+ chapters worldwide, making a global impact through programs that address education, health, and community empowerment. The sorority is the only member of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) founded at a predominantly white institution, reflecting its unique legacy of breaking barriers. Guided by its motto, "Greater Service, Greater Progress," Sigma Gamma Rho continues to lead with purpose through national initiatives such as Project CRADLE Care, Swim 1922, and Operation Big Bookbag. For over a century, the sorority has remained a beacon of excellence, service, and empowerment for women and the communities they serve.
Since its founding, Sigma Gamma Rho has grown to include over 100,000 members across 500+ chapters worldwide, making a global impact through programs that address education, health, and community empowerment. The sorority is the only member of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) founded at a predominantly white institution, reflecting its unique legacy of breaking barriers. Guided by its motto, "Greater Service, Greater Progress," Sigma Gamma Rho continues to lead with purpose through national initiatives such as Project CRADLE Care, Swim 1922, and Operation Big Bookbag. For over a century, the sorority has remained a beacon of excellence, service, and empowerment for women and the communities they serve.
Our Mission
The mission of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. is to enhance the quality of life for women and their families in the U.S. and globally through community service, civil, and social action. The organization's goal is to achieve greater progress in the areas of education, health awareness, and leadership development. Members, affiliates, staff, and community partners work collaboratively to create and support initiatives that align with this vision.
Our Vision
The vision of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. is to create a world where all women and their families can achieve their full potential in every aspect of life, thereby establishing limitless opportunities for future generations.
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XI IOTA SIGMA CHAPTER HISTORY
The Xi Iota Sigma Alumnae chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. was officially chartered in February 2025. We are proudly based in St. Paul Minnesota.
Charter Members
XI IOTA SIGMA ALUMNAE CHAPTER
Founded in St. Paul, MN
In February 2025, Xi Iota Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. was chartered in the heart of St. Paul, Minnesota by a dynamic group of trailblazing women committed to service, scholarship, and sisterhood. These visionary Sorors laid the foundation for what would become a beacon of empowerment in the Minnesota area and specifically the Capital City of St. Paul.
We proudly honor the Charter Members whose courage, leadership, and Rhoyalty continue to inspire our chapter's mission and legacy.
We proudly honor the Charter Members whose courage, leadership, and Rhoyalty continue to inspire our chapter's mission and legacy.
