January 13, 2007 - New Rochelle, NY

The Lovely Ladies of Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc.’s Alpha Alpha Chapter (New Rochelle, NY) teamed up with SIA’s NY/NJ Metropolitan Alumnae to raise money for one of Sigma Iota Alpha’s national philanthropies, Camp Heartland.

The fundraiser was held at the Putting Edge in New Rochelle, NY. For a $20 entrance fee, attendees were able to enjoy 18 holes of glow in the dark mini-golf and dinner with all of the proceeds benefiting Camp Heartland. Various raffles were held throughout the evening to add to the fun. The event was very successful and all those in attendance had a great time.

Yamilette “Alcina” Abreu, the President of Alpha Alpha chapter, remarked,” It was a good turn-out. All profits are going to camp heartland and hopefully this event will be repeated annually.” It was great to see undergraduates, alumnae, and their friends, families, and supporters come together to help raise money for this great cause. Camp Heartland is dedicated to enhancing the lives of children infected & affected by HIV/AIDS.

Tiara “Ndigayenza” Simmons was the project spearhead on behalf of the alumnae. She noted, “[this event] was wonderful! We were able to get everyone involved. To see people come from all over to help make the Mini Golf night a success was great. Even regular visitors to New Roc City participated.”

About Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc. (SIA)
Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc. (SIA) was founded in New York on September 29, 1990 by thirteen Latina women with the purpose of creating an organization that would help their communities, unite women, promote the Latino culture and uphold a set of distinct goals. We are more than a sorority; we are a family and network of professional, strong and dedicated women leaders. Our dedication to scholarship, service and professional development within the Latino community has grown beyond New York, with chapters in several states including New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, California, Texas, Illinois, Maryland, Virginia and Michigan.

About Camp Heartland
Camp Heartland is dedicated to enhancing the lives of children impacted by HIV/AIDS through year-round support, advocacy, recreational programs and community AIDS awareness efforts. Camp Heartland was founded in 1993 to provide children impacted by HIV/AIDS with "the best week of their lives." Since then, it has expanded from a week-long camping experience to a variety of life enhancing programs and services. Today, Camp Heartland lifts the veil of secrecy and brings hope, strength and a safe haven to hundreds of children forever affected by the isolation and tragedy of HIV/AIDS.

Contact:
Suheil Pimentel-Soto, Vice President of Marketing
Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc.
communication@hermandad-sia.org
www.hermandad-sia.org