Fraternity members hit the road to raise funds for self-operated nonprofit

Every summer, Pi Kappa Phi fraternity members commit to work with Push America, the fraternity’s self-operated, nonprofit organization.

For some, the involvement involves 4,000 miles of bicycle riding, the construction of playgrounds and nature paths or the donation of grants to aid people with disabilities.

Pi Kappa Phi owns and operates the nonprofit organization nationally, rather than participating through local nonprofits.

Push America has raised and donated more than $15 million to benefit people with disabilities and has put in more than 600,000 volunteer hours for more than 100 facilities, according to the organization’s website.