On April 20, 1898, a sisterhood emerged from the dreams and determination of eight visionary young women in Farmville, Virginia. This group of pioneering women set out to create a steadfast bond that has withstood the test of time. More than 125 years and 140,000 initiated members later, Tri Sigma still empowers women to change the world through the guiding values of wisdom, power, faith, hope, and love.
Since 1951, Tri Sigma has dedicated itself to serving children’s health initiatives. It began with our first national philanthropic partner, the Robbie Page Memorial Fund, through funding research and vaccine trials to combat polio. After polio was eradicated, our mission shifted toward funding emotional support for hospitalized children known as "play therapy." This cutting-edge treatment helps children better understand their illnesses and cope with the treatments they must undergo. Today, this lives on through our philanthropic focus—Sigma Serves Children and our national partners, the Tri Sigma Foundation and the March of Dimes. Their support enables members to broaden their scope and help as many children as possible.