Projects
The Mu Delta chapter of Phi Mu Alpha is involved in many on and off campus activities. On a semester basis we participate in our regular Mills Music Mission as well as several other creative community service projects. In addition to Mills Music Missions our chapter has an active role in Operation Turkey Dinner as well as the Soapbox Derby.
Mills Music Mission
The National Philanthropy of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia is the Mills Music Mission. It was inspired by a practice originated by Sinfonia founder Ossian Everett Mills in 1886. He would take a group of New England Conservatory students to perform for patients in Boston hospitals on Christmas and Easter. The students would sing, play music and give recitations. The "flower missions," as they came to be known, brought joy to the lonely and hope to the destitute. In 2003, the Mills Music Mission was accepted as Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia's official National Philanthropy. It is unique among fraternity philanthropies in that Sinfonians make a personal sacrifice to help individuals and lift spirits through music. During the week of February 11-18, 2006, almost 200 chapters and alumni associations participated in missions in observance of Ossian Everett Mills's 150th birthday.
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Operation Turkey Dinner
Operation Turkey Dinner is a non-profit service project dedicated to provide a Thanksgiving dinner to low income families who struggle to make ends meet. Its principle is to give back to the community and help those who are less fortunate in society.
Since 2001 we've been collecting dinner baskets from individuals and organizations around the Longwood campus and delivering them to organizations such as S.T.E.P.S., Habitat for Humanity, Crossroads, Social Services, F.A.C.E.S., and Meals on Wheels. These organizations then distribute the baskets to the families in need.