"SIA SISTERS PARTICIPATE IN SIXTH ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL FAIR "

On Sunday, August 21, 2005 members of Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc. participated in the "sixth annual back to school fair". Members distributed various school supplies to children in Corona, Queens along with the main sponsors of the event Latin Women in Action.

Corona Queens, New York -- August 24, 2005 -- Members of the national sorority, Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc., commonly referred to as SIA, gave a little back to the community this past Sunday, participating in the Sixth Annual Back to School Fair, in Corona Queens, New York.

The Annual event was held on August 21, 2005 at Hinton Park.. The event was started by Latin Women in Action, main sponsor of the event, to motivate low-income students between the ages of kindergarten through college to return to school.

Along side of other volunteers, the member of SIA distributed thousands of free school supplies to needy children including pencils, folders and construction paper. "It was one of the best events I [have ever] participated in," said Betania Diaz, long time member of the SIA organization, "it was great to see kids smiling and excited to get school supplies."

Ms. Diaz went on to say that she was looking forward to SIA participating in the event next year and further involvement with other events sponsored by Latin Women in Action.

Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc. was founded on September 29, 1990 at four New York State Universities. Members of the organization are dedicated to scholarship, service and professional development within Latino communities nationally.

Helen Torres, Director of Communication
Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc.
www.hermandad-sia.org
communications@hermandad-sia.org