Greek life receives the stigma of being party animals or campus socialites, but last week many ULM chapters showed their true colors.

Local chapters went the extra mile to give back to their community.

Phi Beta Sigma held a March of Dimes fundraiser Tuesday in the quad. They spread awareness to students about the non-profit while passing out sweet treats.

Kappa Alpha brought in a huge crowd at Chile Verde Thursday where $1 from every bowl of queso went to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Kappa Delta and Sigma Gamma Rho both represented their letters at the annual Girl Scout Mall Lock In Friday night.

Brooke McMillian, vice president of community relations, said a lot went in to preparing for this event.

“A lot of girls went to the girl scout office beforehand to prep and make crafts for this event,” McMillian said.

Kappa Deltas taught the 400 girl scouts in attendance about bullying through a skit. They also helped with the scouts fashion show and crafts.

“Friends Don’t Bully’ that’s our big focus, so we will speak to them about that,” McMillian said.

McMillian was most excited for personal connections with the girls, speaking with them about bullying and making sure it really sinks in.

Kappa Delta’s four recognized national philanthropies are Girl Scouts, Prevent Child Abuse America, Orthopedic Research Hospital and Children’s Hospital Richmond, Va.

Their next project is their annual Shamrock 5k. Last year’s run raised $27,000 for the non-profit.

Sigma Gamma Rho set up the event with jewelry making stations and scavenger hunts.

They helped the girls style bears at Build-A-Bear and laughed along with the scouts in Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2.

Sigma Gamma Rho President Brittany Beasley, said they also visit local schools weekly as part of National Pan-Hellenic Council’s Adopt a School program. The morning before the lock in they taught students about eating healthy in relation to National Fruits and Veggies Month.

“We added a twist by bringing fun and games, stories and fruits and veggies in celebration,” said Beasley. “For us, it meant we prevented a few less children from being at risk of obesity and health risks due to being overweight.”

Pi Kappa Alpha worked with youth Saturday at Wildlife and Fishery. They helped with National Hunting and Fishing Day by teaching children to fish and shoot skeet.

Prior to this, PIKE members worked with CentryLink at their Family Picnic event. They helped Incredible Entertainment set up the event and prepared food for CentryLink employees and family.

“Our goal is to donate 5,000 hours this year to local charities,” said PIKE President Addison McDougle.

PIKE is involved in over 30 charity events through the school year. Their next volunteer event is the Pumpkin Patch Project at First United Methodist Church.