Founded in 1929, Epsilon Sigma Alpha International (ESA) is a premier leadership and service organization that brings volunteers together to pursue programs and projects that make a positive difference locally, nationally and internationally.

 

Dedicated to developing confidence, competence, and career opportunity for each and every member, ESA promotes education, service, and association through programs that focus on personal development and leadership training.

 

ESA’s network of more than 1,000 chapters has excelled in developing volunteer community leaders, educational programs, and philanthropic projects that benefit mankind. Each year, ESA members help to raise more than $10 million for charitable causes, and provide more than 650,000 hours of “hands-on” service in their local communities. Most chapters raise money for local, national, and international charities including, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Hats for Hope homeless project, and National Easter Seal.

 

In 1972, ESA responded to Danny Thomas’s request for support for the kids by adopting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN as its major philanthropic project. Since that time, ESA has helped to raise more than $80 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. ESA also adopted Easter Seals as a major philanthropic project in the 1970s, raising millions through a variety of fundraising efforts ranging from selling Precious Moments Christmas ornaments to hosting silent auctions and more.

 

To help members become their personal best, ESA provides leadership training, scholarships, educational programs, and the challenge to develop individual strengths. Opportunities to chair events, hold officer roles, and handle special projects provide members with important hands-on experience.

 

Good works do not go unnoticed at ESA. An extensive awards program that includes quality merchandise rewards, honors, and employment credit for training and accomplishments is available.

 

Celebrating more than 75 years of success, ESA has long been known as an organization on the cutting edge. Always ahead of its time, Epsilon Sigma Alpha has developed new and creative avenues in which volunteers can make a difference in the world.