Theta Chi Fraternity at Linfield College will collect donations for Yamhill Community Action Partnership (YCAP), a local charitable agency, when they kick off their annual “Theta Chi 12 Days of Christmas” Nov. 30-Dec. 11 at the college.

Brothers of the Delta Alpha chapter of Theta Chi Fraternity will be on hand around the clock during the 12-day period to serve refreshments and accept donations from a recreational vehicle parked near Dillin Hall. Sodexo Inc., the Linfield food service contractor, is donating refreshments throughout the event.

Each of the 12 days will focus on a different category of giving. “Donations of any kind are appreciated and can be made at any time regardless of the focus of the day,” said Jacob Nolte, Theta Chi philanthropy chair, who is coordinating the event. In addition to financial contributions, the 58-member fraternity will sponsor a giving tree for people to pick up tags to specifically go toward an individual gift for someone. Theta Chi will also adopt a few families in the community to help ensure they have presents for Christmas. Items such as food, clothing, toys, school supplies, sports equipment and monetary donations are just a few examples of what types of donations that will be collected. Proceeds will benefit and support YCAP.

Assisting the community and local organizations has always been a priority for the brothers of Theta Chi. “12 Days of Christmas” is Theta Chi’s largest philanthropic event throughout the year, and one of the largest events sponsored by Linfield students.

“It makes you feel good to be able to help people in need, especially during the holiday season,” said Nolte. “The 12 Days of Christmas’ is a special event because it gives us the opportunity to directly contribute to those around us by donating all our contributions locally.”

For more information about Theta Chi’s “12 Days of Christmas,” contact Nolte at jnolte@linfield.edu or 503-593-7914 or Beau Slayton at bslayto@linfield.edu or 541-968-4769.