Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc. (LTA) sisters feel personally connected to their philanthropy, promoting domestic violence awareness.

“We have had sisters in the past who have been in abusive relationships. This is a great way to give back to other women affected by domestic violence and try to ultimately help as many women as we can,” said LTA President junior Arielle Maffei.

This week, LTA hosted a number of activities, including an auction benefiting the Tennessee Coalition Against Domestic Violence, aimed at promoting and aiding domestic violence awareness.

“As a chapter, we decided to continue this type of philanthropy, because it is something that affects a lot of minority women,” Maffei said.

In addition to raising money for the cause by auctioning off a variety of services, students had a chance to learn about domestic violence.

“We are trying to bring (the week) back as the future of LTA,” said Vanderbilt Law School student and LTA member Rita Thomas. “Our hope is for people to come and enjoy (the auction), but also associate it with LTA and what we stand for.”