We, the sisters of Sigma Alpha Zeta, believe that
"Love Shouldn't Hurt"
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS
Our national philanthropy is Domestic Violence Awareness (DVA). Since adopting this cause in 2000, Sigma Alpha Zeta has remained committed to raising awareness, educating communities, and actively working to prevent and address all forms of domestic violence.
Our Mission in action
Fundraising
& Support
Organize and host fundraising initiatives to raise financial support for the Jenesse Center while increasing community awareness of its mission and services.
Spreading
Awareness
Share important information by hosting informational tables throughout our community. Distribute flyers, leading activities, and sharing personal stories
Educating the Community
Educate our members, students, and the broader community through a variety of engaging events and annual programs on and off campus.
Annual Events
Domestic Violence Awareness Week
Each October, we host DVA Week, a week dedicated to raising awareness, educating our community, and supporting survivors. We organize fundraisers, workshops, and advocacy events such as Pie a Sigma, letter-writing for victims and survivors, and a candlelight vigil held in their honor. In partnership with the Jenesse Center, a nonprofit organization focused on domestic violence intervention and prevention, we host trauma-informed and culturally responsive workshops while raising funds to support their mission of creating safe, healthy, and violence-free communities.
Love Shouldn't Hurt Week
Each February, we host Love Shouldn't Hurt Week, featuring fundraisers, educational workshops, and a site visit to the Jenesse Center, a valued community partner. With Valentine’s Day in February, this week reinforces the message that love should never involve violence. Through both on-campus events and online outreach, we aim to promote awareness of healthy relationships and ensure that individuals have access to supportive resources. Together, we are committed to fostering a culture where love is safe, respectful, and rooted in kindness.
Denim Day
Denim Day began in response to a 1992 Italian Supreme Court ruling that overturned a rape conviction, claiming that the victim’s tight jeans implied consent. Women in the Italian Parliament protested by wearing jeans, inspiring similar demonstrations in California. The first Denim Day in Los Angeles was held in April 1999. Today, it is observed annually on the last Wednesday of April. Wearing denim shows solidarity with survivors, raises awareness about victim blaming, and educates on consent. Our sisters participate by tabling on Bruin Walk, hosting consent workshops, and organizing a Denim Day Run to honor survivors and fundraise for domestic violence shelters.