About the challenge
The Divine 9 (D9) Challenge is a friendly virtual competition that brings together members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) in the greater St. Louis region. By giving at the Leadership level with an annual gift of $1,000 or more, participants support the United Way of Greater St. Louis’ annual community campaign.
United Way’s Charmaine Chapman Society is the premier philanthropic organization for Black leadership in the greater St. Louis region and the largest organized Black giving assembly associated with any United Way in the nation. When you give at the leadership level, you not only support a network of 160 local nonprofits but also gain access to exclusive networking and professional events. Sixty-five of these nonprofits are led by Black CEOs or executive directors who work tirelessly to help those in need.
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2025 Divine 9 Challenge! We are so excited to announce that the Challenge raised $264,979*!
*This number reflects the total amount raised through the D9 Challenge. In some cases, household gifts were counted in more than one Sorority’s or Fraternity’s totals.
Sororities:
Delta Sigma Theta
Alpha Kappa Alpha
Sigma Gamma Rho
Fraternities:
Kappa Alpha Psi
Phi Beta Sigma
Omega Psi Phi
Alpha Phi Alpha
The winning Sorority and Fraternity will receive special recognition in the St. Louis American.
Step-up to leadership giving
Our Leadership Giving Society step-up program, supported by the Regional Business Council allows donors to “step-up” to the Leadership Giving Level over the course of three years while still receiving full recognition and benefits of membership throughout the time enrolled in the program. Contact our team at leadershipgiving@unitedwaystl.org to learn more.
See photos from our past challenges!
Questions?
Contact our philanthropy team at leadershipgiving@unitedwaystl.org.