The fraternity Sigma Alpha Epsilon and the sorority Alpha Delta Pi are cohosting a Wounded Warriors fundraiser this Thursday evening at Groucho’s Deli of Raleigh.
The Wounded Warriors Project is a service organization dedicated to helping veterans readjust to life at home in United States after being deployed in combat zones. Their programs are centered on helping veterans with body, mind, economic empowerment and engagement.
“Wounded warriors is an awesome organization, and we wanted to do something in return for the men and women who serve our country,” said President of SAE Ty Hamby, a junior studying human biology.
The sorority Alpha Delta Pi was also excited to work on this fundraiser since it was so close to Veteran’s Day, according to junior studying psychology Alex Yankoglu, the ADPi sister in charge of the sorority’s role in the event.
Ten percent of the bill of all dinners served after 5 p.m. at Groucho’s will be donated to the Wounded Warrior’s Project. According to Hamby, the rest of the bill will still go to Groucho’s, so neither SAE or ADPi will receive any of the proceeds.
When SAE approached Groucho’s, the restaurant was more than happy to take part in this fundraiser since family members of the owners and operators of the restaurant are currently enlisted or deployed.
Although neither SAE nor ADPi have any current brothers or sisters enlisted in the military, members of the organizations said they were both excited to support for the U.S. military.
President of ADPi, Jordan Miller said ADPi and SAE have not done many events together in recent years, but when SAE reached out to ADPi about cohosting this event, it was happy to support a fellow Greek organization.
As of yesterday, there were about 150 people who had confirmed attendance for the event webpage on Facebook, Hamby said.
“Our goal is to raise as much money as we can, so the more the merrier,” Hamby said.
Miller said this is a great cause and that raising awareness regarding the needs of injured service members in the community is very important.
The Wounded Warriors Project strives to readjust physically and mentally injured service people back into life in the U.S. in addition to helping them find housing, new jobs and keeping a healthy lifestyle.
“We were happy to support SAE and The Wounded Warriors Project, and loved the idea for the fundraiser,” Yankoglu said.
The event will take place at 10 Horne Street here in Raleigh on Thursday, starting at 5 p.m. They primarily serve sub style sandwiches and have vegetarian and gluten free options available.
