When I think about Theta Phi Alpha's impact on me, one of those areas is solidifying the desire to be involved in activities that help others.  I learned what the word philanthropy meant as a collegian in the Alpha Pi chapter at Wayne State College. We planned and participated in many events that impacted not only the Wayne, NE, community but also the ones that impacted Nebraska and beyond. This was before Theta Phi Alpha had a designated philanthropy that applied to our local community.  We picked up trash on the highway, planned an Easter Egg hunt for the children of Wayne, collected donations for various medical research causes, donated clothing to the women's shelter, and collected can tabs for the Ronald McDonald House. I have always enjoyed participating in philanthropic activities, not only because of the impact they had on others but also because of the Theta Phi Alphas I was with.