About Latinas Promoviendo Comunidad/Lambda Pi Chi Sorority, Inc.
With 30 undergraduate and 14 professional/graduate chapters spanning the United States, we are a collective of women striving to advance our communities. Whether through our involvement in University efforts, or stepping out into the community and providing assistance to those in need, Hermanas make it a daily goal to help improve our surroundings.
Founded over 30 years ago, Latinas Promoviendo Comunidad/ Lambda Pi Chi Sorority, Inc. brings to life a vision whereby women, despite ethnic, academic and economic backgrounds, step forward to unite and lead within La Comunidad.
Whether taking matters into our own hands (The Proyecto H.A.C.E.R. Initiative), leveraging existing tools and solutions (World AIDS Day and Project LEAAP), or sponsoring/partnering with organizations and corporations (the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health and the National Council of La Raza), Latinas Promoviendo Comunidad/Lambda Pi Chi Sorority, Inc. places no limit on what we can do or where we can go.
Founded at Cornell University in the late '80s by women who felt a need to strike out on their own, Latinas Promoviendo Comunidad/ Lambda Pi Chi Sorority, Inc. has transcended the collegiate experience to become a vehicle for the promotion of the Latino community. Today, with over 900 women of over 80 cultural, ethnic, and racial backgrounds, our determination and commitment continue to define our relentless spirit.
Our mission is to empower women by providing a supportive network dedicated to their personal and professional advancement. Our Hermandad is further advanced by our shared dedication and promotion of public service and cultural awareness, with an emphasis on Latino history, contributions, and experiences.
As a Latina Greek-lettered organization, we aim to promote and improve our communities. We also strive to be successful in our personal and professional endeavors. For this reason, our Founders encompassed all these goals when determining the ideals of our Hermandad. They chose La Comunidad, La Cultura Latina, and La Hermandad.
