CHARACTER COUNTS! is the nation’s most widely adopted approach to character education. Its broad framework for educators and youth service providers is built around nonpartisan, nonsectarian values called the Six Pillars of Character – trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship.
As a coalition member, Sigma Nu’s role is to sponsor Foundations for Life essay contests -- a program of CHARACTER COUNTS! -- to further the writing and critical thinking skills of today’s youth. Foundations for Life is a quotation-based discussion and writing program that provides youth (3rd through 12th grades) with an opportunity to enhance their critical thinking and writing skills while simultaneously reinforcing character building.
As a worldwide, nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry, Habitat for Humanity is dedicated to the elimination of homelessness and poverty housing from the world. Habitat was founded on the belief that all people deserve a decent and affordable place to live in dignity and safety.
Sigma Nu chapters and members have the opportunity to be involved with their local Habitat for Humanity affiliates as they pursue the elimination of poverty housing.
St. Jude is one of the world’s premier centers for research and treatment of catastrophic diseases in children, primarily pediatric cancers. It was built upon the belief that “no child should die in the dawn of life” and that conviction still holds true today in the hearts of St. Jude employees. The institution has a clear mission, unstoppable desire and an unquenchable passion to protect and nurture the health of children everywhere.
Sigma Nu is a collegiate partner of St. Jude's in the fight against catastrophic childhood disease. Members will have a wide variety of opportunities to help out by getting involved with both local and national programs. More specifically, St. Jude’s has established a program specifically for Sigma Nu chapters: Sigma Nusball – a flag football tournament centered around a proven fundraising model established by St. Jude Hospital.
Interested in committing to the Helping Hand Initiative? After committing your Chapter's participation, you will receive information from the organization(s) you have chosen to work with. This information will outline the step-by-step process of how you will be involved with the organization and its efforts.
