Our Philanthropy

The Alpha Phi Foundation is the proud philanthropic partner of Alpha Phi International Fraternity, with a mission of “advancing women’s lives through the power of philanthropy”. Alpha Phi officially adopted Women’s Heart Health as a priority in 1946, which became the Foundation’s philanthropic priority upon its founding in 1956.

Alpha Phis are committed to benefitting our philanthropy, the Alpha Phi Foundation, which supports women’s heart health. Heart Disease is the number one killer of women, more than all forms of cancer combined. Alpha Phi helps this cause in many ways, most importantly through the Heart to Heart grant, a $100,000 contribution given by the Alpha Phi Foundation to the organization(s) that are doing the most innovative research in improving women’s heart health. Clemson Alpha Phi directly supports our own community by raising money for the most innovative and driven physicians in the upstate! Our most recent donation recipient was Dr. Patel with the Greenville Health System for her work promoting and taking care of young women suffering from congenital heart disease in South Carolina.

Red Dress Gala

Every spring we hold our biggest philanthropic event of the year, Red Dress Gala. Families, Friends, and alumnae are invited to enjoy an elegant evening of food, drink and fun at a formal venue. All proceeds from the night benefit The Alpha Phi Foundation and Greenville Health System. This event brings together our chapter and the surrounding community to raise awareness for a cause we hold so close to our hearts

The 2025 Red Dress Gala was a huge success! We raised over $… through a silent auction, live auctions, and a raffle. Guests won great items like a tennis bracelet, Nespresso machine, Dyson air wrap, and more.

Heart Health Week

We enjoy coming together every February and spreading the word about women’s heart health! We table on library bridge, hold a blood donation drive on campus, collaborate with local restaurants and boutiques for proceeds nights, hand out snacks, stickers, heart health facts, and more. We work diligently to educate and involve the students on Clemson’s campus in supporting Women’s Heart Health