Phi Chapter's Flood Control Efforts Recognized by City of Fargo

As you may be aware, the city of Fargo, ND was threatened again this year by rising flood waters.

After 17 days of sandbag filling operations, Theta Chi's Phi Chapter was one of the top five non-profit groups recognized by the City of Fargo in the "Denny's Bag of Bucks program." The program gives non-profits $75 for every 100 hours of sandbagging service.the

31 participating local organizations received a total of $7,700 in donations for 16,447 hours of volunteering. Organizations earned $75 for every 100 hours spent filling sandbags.

Corey Loveless, president of Theta Chi and a junior math education major from Grand Forks, N.D., said the money will be donated to the YWCA of Fargo.

"It's really cool to be a part of it. Fargo is our community, too, and we love to give back our fair share," said Loveless.