In 2009, Alpha Xi Delta announced its formal partnership with Autism Speaks, the world's largest autism advocacy organization. Autism Speaks is dedicated to increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders, funding research into the causes, prevention and treatments for autism and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families.

Alpha Xi Delta chapters and alumnae associations across the country are committed to raising autism awareness in their communities and fundraising in support of Autism Speaks. In particular, we work to support Autism Speaks' signature fundraising and awareness event, Walk Now for Autism. With one in 150 children diagnosed with autism and no known cure, Alpha Xi Deltas are committed to improving the lives of children and families affected by autism. For more information, visit Alpha Xi Delta's national philanthropy website.

Have you spent your year helping others? Tracking all of your volunteer time and charitable donations is a great help for our yearly report. Alpha Xi Delta keeps totals on the number of hours of volunteer work done by members. Keep track of the hours you volunteer each month - names of volunteers or the organization you help are not reported - just the total number of hours. So if you volunteer at school, the hospital, a food drive or anything else, let us know. We want to remind Fraternity Headquarters why Northern Virginia Alumnae are the best!