Philanthropy
After the passing of one of their founding fathers, Alberto Rivera in June 1989, due to H.I.V. / A.I.D.S. complications, Lambda Sigma Upsilon Latino Fraternity has selected H.I.V. /A.I.D.S. research and awareness as its primary philanthropy. The Fraternity participates nation-wide in the donation of funds, cause walks, and informational programs towards the goal of curing, and creating a vaccination for, the disease. Lambda Sigma Upsilon has worked with the following H.I.V. / A.I.D.S. related organizations
- NJ Hyacinth foundation
- AmFar-Leading National institution on AIDS research
- AIDS WALK NY
- Aid for AIDS International
Although, Lambda Sigma Upsilon holds H.I.V. /A.I.D.S. as its main philanthropy, many chapters take on chapter philanthropies in addition, and the organization also continues to participate in many volunteer and community service work geared specifically towards under-served communities. Some examples of the programs with which Lambda Sigma upsilon Latino Fraternity has participated are:
- Association for Retarded Citizens (ARC)
- Neighborhood Relations Clean up
- Adopt-A-Highway
- Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis
- Children's Wish Foundation
- Soup Kitchen: Elijah's Promise
- Family Shelter
- LSU Meals on Wheels
- Hurricane Mitch and Georges Relief Fund
- Positive Latino Association (PLA)
- American Red Cross
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