3rd Annual Toy Drive Shatters Expectations

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LAMBDA THETA PHI – GAMMA BETA CHAPTER – 3rd ANNUAL TOY DRIVE SHATTERS EXPECTATIONS
Fraternity collects record 15,000 toys to benefit Salvation Army, others


TUCSON, AZ - December 8th, 2008 - This past weekend, Lambda Theta Phi's Gamma Beta Chapter at the University of Arizona took part in their 3rd annual 24 Hour Toy Drive, and in a time of economic hardship they witnessed generosity of epic proportions. The drive was held on December 5th and 6th, totaling 24 hours between the two days. The drive was hosted by the Wal-Mart Super center on West Valencia Road in Tucson, AZ. In partnership with the Salvation Army, and through the cooperation of Chi Upsilon Sigma National Latin Sorority, Inc., the fraternity shattered its goal of 2,000 toys, raising over 15,000 new toys for less fortunate children in the Tucson and Southern Arizona area. With great thanks to Lisa Frank Incorporated for a deeply generous donation, the fraternity extends a sincere thanks to the community for helping in its cause.

All toys collected will benefit the Salvation Army’s Christmas Angel Toy Drive, as well as a local event called "Miracle on 31st street", who gives out toys to the children of South Tucson on Christmas eve. "I speak on behalf of our entire organization when I say that we continue to be blessed by the generosity of our community every holiday season", said chapter President David Machado, who has been a brother of the fraternity for more than three years. "We have a commitment to our community that we intend to fulfill every year," said Chapter Vice President and Director of Public Relations Adam Grijalva. In future years, the fraternity hopes to bring together more organizations of multicultural roots to participate in their event, making sure every child in Southern Arizona has a joyous holiday season.

Founded in 1975 at Kean University in Union, New Jersey, Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc. is the first and largest nationally recognized Greek-letter organization founded as a Latin Fraternity. The membership of Lambda Theta Phi is open to all college men who support its values of scholarship, respect for all culture, community service, and the advancement and fair treatment of Latinos. Lambda Theta Phi was the first Latin Fraternity to be recognized by the North-American Inter-Fraternity Conference (NIC), is a member of NALFO, and has over 90 Chapters and Colonies in: Arizona, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. More information about Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc. can be found on www.Lambda1975.org.

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5th Annual NALFO Penny Drive

RUTHERFORD, NJ- In its 5th consecutive year, the National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations (NALFO) and its affiliate members reunite in their "Quest for a Million Pennies". The St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is unlike any other pediatric research and treatment facility of its kind. Due to its innovative scientific research, its discoveries have revolutionized the field of medicine concerning treatment of cancer and other catastrophic diseases that affect children. With the shared vision of St. Jude and NALFO, we continue to raise funds and awareness for this notable cause. The generosity of all participants will allow for St. Jude to continue its significant role as the 3rd largest healthcare charity facility that ensures the treatment of all patients, without regard for the families' ability to pay.

Lambda Theta Phi has made it a prerogative to assist NALFO with this event, which benefits the surrounding communities on a National scale. Last year, Lambda raised over 2,000 dollars. We are dedicated to the betterment of the community through service. As the first nationally recognized Latino Fraternity, we strive to take action in this event and have committed the help of all chapters and colonies to make it a success. The National Board of Directors is confident that we can assist NALFO and the participating organizations in meeting this years goal.

Founded in 1975 at Kean University in Union, New Jersey, Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc. is the first national recognized Greek-letter organization founded as a Latin Fraternity. The membership of Lambda Theta Phi is open to all college men who support is values of scholarship, respect for all culture, community service, and the advancement and fair treatment of Latinos. Lambda Theta Phi was the first Latin Fraternity to be recognized by the North-American Interfraternity Conference (NIC) and today, has over 90 Chapters and Colonies in, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. More information about Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc. can be found on www.Lambda1975.org.