Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Brings National Water Safety Initiative to Three Cities

The Northeastern Region of the sorority will host simultaneous water safety events in Charlotte, the Bronx, and Washington, D.C.

Mar. 20, 2026 at 12:53am

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The Northeastern Region of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. will bring together hundreds of community members, youth, and families across three cities on Saturday, April 11, 2026, for the Region's Swim 1922 Series Activation - a Tier 1 water safety event simulcast live from Charlotte, the Bronx, and Washington, D.C. The program is part of Swim 1922, the sorority's international water safety initiative dedicated to closing the drowning gap in underserved communities.

Why it matters

The Swim 1922 Series Activation reflects the sorority's commitment to enhancing the quality of life for women and their families through community service, civic, and social action. The simultaneous multi-city event demonstrates the power of corporate partnerships, like the $50,000 sponsorship from Macy's, to support impactful community programs.

The details

The Swim 1922 Series Activation will feature water safety demonstrations, aquatic safety instruction, swim education activities, and youth and family programming - all broadcast simultaneously across the three locations. The event will welcome Olympic athletes, regional sorority leadership, local officials, and university presidents.

  • The Swim 1922 Series Activation will take place on Saturday, April 11, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

The players

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

An international service organization committed to enhancing the quality of life for women and their families through community service, civic, and social action.

Dawne S. Stanton

The 25th Regional Director of the Northeastern Region of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

Macy's

A corporate partner that provided a $50,000 sponsorship to support the Swim 1922 Series Activation.

Commonpoint Community Center

The host location for the Bronx, NY event.

Stratford Richardson YMCA

The host location for the Charlotte, NC event.

Howard University

The host location for the Washington, DC event.

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What they’re saying

“Thanks to our partnership with Macy's and their generous $50,000 sponsorship, we're able to bring our Swim 1922 activation programming to multiple cities.”

— Dawne S. Stanton, 25th Regional Director of the Northeastern Region of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

The takeaway

The Swim 1922 Series Activation demonstrates Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority's commitment to water safety education and community empowerment, leveraging corporate partnerships to expand the reach of their impactful programming across multiple cities simultaneously.