Traditionally, sororities are sisterhood, service, and scholarship-focused Greek-letter organizations affiliated with four-year colleges and universities, serving women who are pursuing or have earned academic degrees.
There are non-traditional, non-collegiate sororities.
There are Academic and Professional Honor Societies that typically focus on high academic achievement and excellence in a particular field.
In contrast, we are a Civic Society that unites individuals from diverse backgrounds around shared values, common goals, and a commitment to personal growth, fellowship, leadership, and community impact. Although education and lifelong learning are valued, encouraged, and very important aspects of our culture, membership is ultimately based on a shared dedication to service, engagement, and making a positive difference in our communities.
The Ferns Foundation Incorporated, Lady Ferns Society®, is a registered nonprofit corporation in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
The decision to apply for federal tax-exempt status will be based on membership growth and organizational needs during our first year of operation.
Yes. We welcome women who are active in sororities and other organizations. We ask that members maintain a healthy balance of commitment and dedicate the time necessary to be active, successful, and engaged in all of their affiliations.
In progress.
Many communities need support, and our sisterhood will unite to help meet those needs.
No, you do not need to upload anything. The Coffee Chat is more of a Q&A session.