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As a chapter we donate hours to Book ‘Em, which is an organization that gives books to underprivileged children and spreads the joys of reading and learning. Our chapter volunteers there frequently by helping to sort books, setting up for events, and reading at schools to children! Our chapter also volunteers at TAP, or The After School Program, where our members serve as school tutors to children in underprivileged areas. We help to motivate students and make sure that they are getting the educational help that they need. Many of our members have created strong bonds with the children in TAP, so it is very special organization to Epsilon Nu! During Halloween we trick-or-treated with many of the TAP students around Greek Row to show them our support! In the fall we have our annual philanthropy event called Kappa Kappa Gala, where we raise money for Reading is Fundamental. This year we had a record number of ticket sales and money raised for this wonderful organization. We believe in the power of education and empowering young kids to explore and learn more about their world. We chose Book ‘Em and TAP because it is important to try and make an impact and a change in your local community. We want to make sure we are giving back to the community that gives so much to us!
[[File:Epsilon Nu Sunshine Boxes.jpg|thumb|Epsilon Nu members and their "sunshine box" program (Fall 2017)]]
We also created "sunshine boxes" to give away at the beginning of the fall semester. Each box contained smiley-face stickers, candy, bubble toys, and personal notes from Kappas, and they were given to students who exemplify positivity. Our chapter President even donated her Jessica Herron chapter scholarship award to help fund the boxes. Epsilon Nu was featured in the Spring 2018 edition of ''The Key'' for this program.
Here is picture of the Epsilon Nu chapter house! We typically hold chapter in the downstairs living room and many other meeting in the upstairs living room, which is known as the “Tundra."