Pi Beta Phi members participate in a variety of exciting events focused on philanthropic activities, developing leadership skills, and building the bonds of sisterhood.

Philanthropy
Along with our other values, philanthropic service to others is very important to the members of the Virginia Epsilon chapter of Pi Beta Phi. Our national philanthropy is the Read > Lead > Achieve initiative. By hosting various events, Virginia Epsilon benefits national organizations such as First Book, Read Across America, and Champions are Readers. On a more myopic scale, we pride ourselves in donating our time to the Charlottesville community as well. Our local philanthropy is the Charlottesville Sexual Assault Resource Agency (SARA), and many of our members are Peer Health Educators on grounds. We’ve also partnered with Johnson Elementary School for the Champions are Readers program in honor of Dr. Seuss' birthday. Members of our chapter dress in Cat in the Hat costumes and read to young children in the classroom once a week.

To benefit these national and community organizations, we hold a number of events throughout the school year. This fall, we are planning a pickleball tournament, with all proceeds benefitting our local Charlottesville Free Clinic. This spring, we will be hosting our annual 5k race, Miles for Margaret, to raise money for First Book® while honoring the memory of our sister Margaret Lowe. VA Epsilon is partnering with various local businesses in the community to host this 5K run, one of our favorite annual traditions!