About Beta Sigma Alpha, Sororidad Latina, Inc.
Our Mission
Beta Sigma Alpha, Sororidad Latina, Inc. serves as a positive force in the lives of young Latinas pursuing higher education by providing guidance and support.
Trust, camaraderie and dependability are the foundation upon which the sisters empower each other and strengthen the Latino community.
Our History
Founded in 1991 in response to the growing interest in Greek-lettered organizations that addressed the needs of Latinas at the University of Connecticut, Beta Sigma Alpha was the first Latina sorority in Connecticut. Membership in Beta Sigma Alpha grew to include undergraduate students from the University of Bridgeport, Iona College and St. Leo University.
Beta Sigma Alpha Today
Today, the sisters of Beta Sigma Alpha reside in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina and Puerto Rico. They have incorporated the values of the sorority into their lives. They have gone on to serve the Latino community in the areas of education, philanthropy, youth development and health awareness.
Community Service
Alma Maldonado-Cordner Book Scholarship awarded to Latina high school and college students
Clothing Drive proceeds donated to Family Services Woodfield in Bridgeport, CT
“Latinas in the Workplace” presented to youth at the Grenville Baker Boys & Girls Club in Locust Valley, NY
Holiday Giving Partnership with Child & Family Guidance Center of Bridgeport, providing gift cards and holiday packages for 20 young teens
Overnight and back-to-school bags donated to foster children at the Boys and Girls Clubs in Brockton and Ludlow, MA, Casey Family Services in Bridgeport, CT and Youth Business Center in Bridgeport, CT
Latina A.R.M.Y. curriculum, J.A.R.S., presented to middle and high schools girls
Adopt A Family with NewReach Inc to provide home essentials and gifts to families experiencing homelessness during the holidays
“Latinas in Higher Education” presented to middle and high school girls at ASPIRA Inc. of CT and the Waltham Boys and Girls Club in Waltham, MA