News & Events
Unsung Heroines - Celebrating the Courage, Vision, and Tenacity of Women
November 07, 2020
Given the escalating severity of COVID-19 outbreak, the E. Kathleen Cooke Foundation Board of Directors is rescheduling the Luncheon from Saturday, April 18, to Saturday, November 7, 2020.This event is to honor women within the Cincinnati community for their unheralded service in education, business, entrepreneurship, advocacy, civic leadership, and social justice.
ELS in the News: #Blackwomenstrong
May 29, 2020
Our very own Basileus La’Shaunda Ewing in The Cincinnati Herald!
ELS in the News: ELS Supporting Frontline Workers
May 05, 2020
Sigma Gamma Rho Show Appreciation for Frontline Workers
ELS in the News - Leadership Highlight: ELS President, La’Shaunda Ewing
September 23, 2019
Check out Basileus La'Shaunda Ewing and the ELS family in this article written by Watch The Yard.
ELS in the News - Sigma Gamma Rho Hosts "Say Her Name"
January 21, 2019
Sigma Gamma Rho ELS showed the Sandra Bland documentary and hosted a panel discussion on Martin Luther King Day.
ELS in the News - Annual Toy Drive
January 10, 2019
The Herald shares an article about the ELS and Cincinnati African American Firefighters Association partnership for the Annual Toy Drive.
Water Safety Clinic
March 10, 2018
As part of Swim 1922 , the Water Safety Clinic was held during the Youth Symposium.
ELS in the News
October 31, 2017
ELS Partners with African American Firefighters for Operation Big Book Bag
Past Events
E. Kathleen Cooke Foundation Kickoff
September 14, 2019
The official launch of the E. Kathleen Cooke Foundation - Epsilon Lambda Sigma Alumnae Chapter was a great success! Thanks to all for your support! Click here for the details.
All White "Rhock the Boat" Boat Ride
June 29, 2019
The Cincinnati Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.enjoyed an amazing evening on the Ohio River on the Belle of Cincinnati. It was full of great vibes in our finest white attire with live entertainment from one of the hottest bands in the midwest, Premium Blend on one level and DJ Vader on another level spinning and a night of dancing under the stars.
March For Babies
April 28, 2019
The Cincinnati Alumnae Chapter joined together in the fight to end premature birth this week. The March for Babies is held yearly with the proceeds going to fund March of Dimes research to prevent premature births, birth defects and infant mortality and ELS is always there supporting for the cause!
SWIM 1922 Water Safety Clinic
March 09, 2019
ELS hosted a SWIM 1922 Water Safety Clinic. The clinic was held at the Carl Lindner YMCA and included water safety lessons.
2019 Youth Symposium
March 09, 2019
On Saturday, March 9th, Epsilon Lambda Sigma hosted the Annual Youth Symposium – "TOOLS OF EMPOWERMENT" Partnering with Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., this year’s event exposed close to 150 participants to STEM, financial literacy, healthy living and interacting with authorities along with give-a-ways from gift cards to tablets.
Summer Soiree
June 21, 2018
The Cincinnati Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.enjoyed an amazing evening of networking with sisters and friends during a 5 course meal at the Art of Entertaining. This event was in support of scholarships for the E. Kathleen Cooke Scholarship program. For more information go to the Scholarships page.
90s Throwback Party
May 19, 2018
The 90s Throwback Day Party was "all that and a bag of chips"! Party goers came out in their flyest 90s outfits.
A portion of the proceeds will benefit the chapter's Operation Big Book Bag Program.
A Partnership for a Brighter Cincinnati
April 22, 2018
The Epsilon Lambda Sigma,Cincinnati Alumnae Chapter of The Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority held our Spring 2018 Open House focused on building "A Partnership for a Brighter Cincinnati". Partnering with our Affiliates - Philos and Rhoers, as well as our Undergraduate Chapters, we showcased service to the community as well as opportunities to become involved in a partnership focused on creating a "Brighter Cincinnati".
ELS Hosts Black Panther Movie Viewing
February 17, 2018
Epsilon Lambda Sigma hosted a private screening of Marvel's Black Panther at the Kenwood Theatre. We had a packed house as attendees enjoyed breakfast along with the Black Panther movie! We had a great time with family and friends!