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Phi Gamma Delta Hosts Halloween Weekend to Raise Money for Jackson Street Youth Shelter

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Phi Gamma Delta's Kappa Omicron chapter is gearing up for their annual Halloween-themed haunted house, "Terror on 25th Street," to raise money for the Jackson Street Youth Shelter. This fundraiser has become a beloved tradition among the Corvallis chapter, with last year's event bringing in approximately $2,300. This year, the members aim to double that amount and attract over 1,000 attendees. The event will feature a mix of Phi Gamma Delta members and guests from Chi Theta Phi, Kappa Alpha Theta, and Sigma Delta Omega sororities.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Kappa Omicron chapter of Phi Gamma Delta at Oregon State University is hosting a haunted house to raise money for the Jackson Street Youth Shelter, a local non-profit organization.
  • The event, "Terror on 25th Street," has become a tradition among the Corvallis chapter, with last year's event bringing in approximately $2,300.
  • This year's goal is to at least double the amount raised, with an aim of $4,600.
  • Over 1,000 attendees are expected to visit the haunted house over the two nights it is open (Friday, Oct. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 31).
  • Members from three sororities (Chi Theta Phi, Kappa Alpha Theta, and Sigma Delta Omega) will participate in the event to contribute to the fundraising efforts.
  • The haunted house will feature a "Blood on the Bayou" theme, with a southern Cajun twist.
  • The event will be open to the public from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. each night, with admission priced at $5 per person.

Statistics:

  • 1,000+ attendees expected to visit the haunted house over the two nights
  • $2,300 Raised in 2019 (last year's event)
  • Goal for this year's event: at least double the amount raised last year, reaching approximately $4,600
  • 3 sororities (Chi Theta Phi, Kappa Alpha Theta, and Sigma Delta Omega) will participate in the event
  • 4 nights of operation (Friday and Saturday, Oct. 30 and 31)

Sources:

  • Ian Schacter, sophomore in microbiology and Haunted House Coordinator, Phi Gamma Delta: "$2,300 was brought in from our event last year."
  • Sydney Juell, senior in graphic design and Philanthropy Chair of Chi Theta Phi: Chi Theta Phi is a fairly new sorority and "wanted to get involved with something that would be impactful."
  • Rachel Ramirez, junior in accounting and management and Philanthropy chair of Kappa Alpha Theta: "This is one of my favorite events of the year...The Haunted House really helps the community."
  • Francisco Flores, junior in public health and Co-coordinator: "We had several people not make it through the house last year because they were too scared, and this year we are making it even scarier."

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