Local Greek Life at URI Honored as 2024 Y HEROES by Greater Providence YMCA

The University of Rhode Island's Greek Life has received the 2024 Y HEROES award from the YMCA of Greater Providence. This award, given for their significant community service and philanthropy, was presented at the YMCA 2024 Heroes Celebration at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Warwick on May 14, 2024. Victoria Johnson and Nathan Goulart, leaders from URI's Greek Life, accepted the award on behalf of their 3,400 members across 18 fraternities and 12 sororities.

Over the past two years, URI Greek Life has donated about $122,000 to the YMCA’s annual fund. This fund supports programs that help children and families lead healthier lives, offering scholarships for summer camps and other educational activities.

Karen Santilli, the YMCA’s chief economic officer, thanked URI Greek Life for their contributions, noting their significant impact on local youth. The YMCA's recognition highlights the broader community support and engagement from URI Greek Life.

URI’s Greek Life fosters a culture of philanthropy, with events like Philanthropy Week and Greek Week raising significant funds. In the 2022-23 academic year, they raised over $300,000 for various causes, including sexual assault and domestic abuse awareness, alongside their YMCA support.

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