Welcome to the Alpha Theta Chapter of
Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated
Est. 1942
National Theme:
Eta Phi Beta Women of Distinction, Driven with Determination to Serve Others
On behalf of the members of Alpha Theta Chapteter of Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Welcome!
Welcome to Alpha Theta Chapter
A Legacy of Service. A Tradition of Sisterhood. A Commitment to Community.
For more than 50 years, Alpha Theta Chapter has proudly stood as a beacon of service, leadership, scholarship, and sisterhood in the Durham community and beyond.
As a business and professional women’s organization with chapters throughout the United States and the U.S. Virgin Islands, we are united by a shared commitment to making a difference. Through our collective efforts, we strive to uplift lives, empower future generations, and strengthen the communities we call home.
Our service is purposeful and far-reaching. We support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, champion breast cancer awareness, provide college scholarships to deserving graduating high school seniors, and support numerous programs, organizations, and initiatives throughout Durham and surrounding communities.
But our story is about more than the programs we support. It is about people. It is about purpose. It is about women coming together to create meaningful change.
For generations, Alpha Theta Chapter members have answered the call to serve—sharing their talents, extending a helping hand, opening doors of opportunity, and leaving a positive imprint wherever there is a need.
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Our guiding principle remains as powerful today as it was when we began:
“Not For Ourselves, But For Others.”
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These words are more than our motto. They are the heart of who we are.
We invite you to explore our website and discover the history, heart, and impact of Alpha Theta Chapter. Learn about our community initiatives, scholarship efforts, upcoming activities, and the remarkable women who continue to carry our legacy forward.
Perhaps you will see yourself in our mission. Perhaps you, too, are looking for an opportunity to serve, to grow, to build lasting connections, and to make a difference.
We invite you to become part of our story.
Thank you for visiting the Alpha Theta Chapter website and for taking the time to learn more about our Noble Sorority.
If you have questions or would like to learn more about membership or our community initiatives, we would love to hear from you.
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Together, we serve our communities.
Together, we make a difference.
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Warm Regards,
Marilyn Hicks Cash, President
Alpha Theta Chapter
Congratulations to Our
Mid-Eastern Regional Volunteer of the Year - 2025!
Avis Hines
The Mid-Eastern Region of Eta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated proudly recognizes Avis Hines as Volunteer of the Year!
Avis’s dedication, service, and commitment to the mission of Eta Phi Beta Sorority exemplify the true spirit of volunteerism. Her tireless efforts have made a meaningful impact within our sisterhood and the communities we serve.
Please join us in celebrating Avis Hines for this well-deserved honor!
Community Spotlight
Coats for the Children 2026
Alpha Theta Chapter Proudly Supports WRAL’s Coats for the Children Campaign
The Alpha Theta Chapter was honored to participate in WRAL’s Coats for the Children campaign, an annual community-wide effort dedicated to ensuring children and families stay warm during the winter months.
Through collective service, generosity, and a shared commitment to community impact, this year’s campaign was a tremendous success. Thanks to the support of participating organizations and volunteers, the initiative raised over $150,000 and collected more than 9,000 coats and winter clothing items—and counting. These contributions are helping thousands of children and families across our region face the winter season with warmth, dignity, and hope.
Our chapter is proud to stand alongside WRAL and its partners at The Salvation Army in service to our community. Efforts like these reflect the heart of our sorority’s mission and our dedication to making a meaningful difference where it is needed most.
We extend our sincere gratitude to WRAL for including Alpha Theta Chapter in this impactful campaign and for their continued leadership in mobilizing community support. Together, we are creating lasting change—one coat at a time.
š„ Watch a snapshot of this year’s campaign and the incredible community effort that made it possible:
Community Spotlight
Coats for the Children 2024
On December 20, 2024, our Alpha Theta chapter in partnership with Alpha Rho (Greensboro, NC) and Epsilon Beta (Lugoff, SC), provided many coats to donate and a $1,000 check to Coats for the Children.
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