Post Sandy: Helping Those In Need

For those of you visiting this blog for the first time, I would like to thank you for taking the time out of your day.  If this is your first time in contact with this organization, it is likely as a result of social media and the various outlets that have promoted this effort and we would like to thank these groups as well.

Phi Kappa Psi is a national fraternity very similar to many other national organizations with the goal of enriching the college experience via leadership opportunities, community service and philanthropic events.  Phi Kappa Psi has four chapters in the state of New Jersey (Rowan, Rutgers, TCNJ, and Mommouth University).  Phi Kappa Psi's motto is "The Great Joy of Serving Others" and its members complete thousands of community service hours each year.  Last year, the Rowan chapter completed over 1000 service hours alone. This blog is generally used as a communication resource to celebrate accomplishments of the chapter and its members, but today is being used to ask others outside or circle for help.


Everyone is aware of the damage caused by Sandy across the region and everyone is connected to someone who has been impacted by the storm.   Calls for donations of supplies and aid have gone out across the country and there are numerous avenues to donate.  The chapter has plans to complete multiple service projects.  Many have asked how they can help and information has arrived and is available on the other side of the break.

Via Mike Bramley, Alumni Relations Chair -

"We plan on doing several service events to respond to different needs that people have.  Our first event is planned for Saturday, November 10th.  We will be going to Beach Haven to help remove debris from houses that were damaged.  We plan on leaving from Glassboro at 8 AM.  We are inviting Greek Life and would appreciate any help from alumni, family, and friends.  For those individuals that would like to meet in Beach Haven, a meeting location will be announced the next few days."

If you would like to make a donation to support the chapter's efforts, please mail a check made out to New Jersey Epsilon Chapter of Phi Kappa Psi and mail it to the following address.

201 Mullica Hill Rd
c/o Rowan University - SGA Office
Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity
Glassboro, NJ 08028.

One alum has already pledged to provide coffee for volunteering brothers.  The largest cost associated with this service event will be gas.  Should the need arise for us to provide any safety or work equipment, we will update this post.  Those that want to make a direct donation to local relief efforts should send a check to the chapter and we will pass those funds through to the local groups we are partnering with.

On behalf of those affected, I would like to thank everyone for their thoughts, prayers, and donations in this time of need.  Please check back in the coming days for updated information.