All about Philanthropy
OUr 2026
philanthropy team
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These are the women who do it all! These four women are the faces behind the wonderful philanthropy events that we host. From Chi O Crawfish to Chi O Cookout, this amazing group, along with their committee, continues to show our chapter what true dedication and leadership is!
Pictured left to right:
Eleanor Vig PC '23
Olivia Van Hook PC '24
Madeline Duncan PC '23
Lulu Janson PC '24
about our philanthropy
Our national alliance is with the Make-A-Wish foundation. Make-A-Wish grants wishes to kids with life-threatening medical conditions. Most recently, we had the chance to host a wish reveal for a sweet, new friend, Zayleigh, who got to go to Disney World! The joy of that day is one that we will never forget!
Each year, we raise over $80,000 for our philanthropy! The Tau chapter of Chi Omega holds several philanthropy events throughout the year to make this happen. Our fall event is Chi O Cookout which benefits Blair E. Batson Children’s Hospital in Jackson, MS, the only children’s hospital in the state. We love to fundraise for this sweet hospital in memory of our sister, Alison Turbeville. Our spring event is Chi O Crawfish, where students and other guests who travel from all over come enjoy crawfish and live music at our house. While this event is a fundraiser for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, this day is dedicated to the five sisters who were tragically killed in the spring of 1987 during a walk-a-thon.
In addition to these two events, our chapter also holds a fundraising letter drive. This is highly successful, and we are so thankful for all the support!
In 2017, we established an endowment for the Chi Omega Women’s Health Initiative through the University of Mississippi Foundation. We are proud to announce this $250,000 endowment is now fully funded. Through this philanthropic endeavor, the university has been able to expand Student Health Services for women for many years to come!
We invite you to join us in making a difference. Every donation—big or small—helps bring hope, strength, and joy to a child and their family. Click here to support our philanthropy and help grant a wish.
Chi Omega Crawfish
This year, Chi Omega Crawfish will be held on March 27th in the courtyard of our home. We would love to see you there!
This special event honors and celebrates the lives of Chi Omega's Margaret Gardner, Hess Worsham, Mary Pat Langford, Beth Roberson, and Robin Simmons. In the spring of 1987 these five sisters were tragically killed in a walk-a-thon to raise money for our charity.
