Ability Experience

The Ability Experience (formerly known as PUSH America) is the national philanthropy of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity, focusing on empowering people living with disabilities. Creative fundraising events like bike-a-thons, scaffold sits, and War of the Roses have helped the brothers of Pi Kappa Phi collectively fundraise over $15 million in support of The Ability Experience’s programs.

The Zeta Epsilon Chapter has a proud and strong tradition of supporting The Ability Experience through participation in the following annual events:

Journey of Hope

Journey of Hope (JOH) is a cross-country bicycle trek beginning in San Francisco, CA and Seattle, WA and ending together with all teams in Washington, D.C.

Gear Up Florida

Gear Up (GUF) is a 900-mile cycling event beginning in Miami and ending in Tallahassee.

Ability Camps 

Ability Camps are national service projects that provide funding and manpower to build and renovate structures for camps and facilities serving the disability community. Members of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity from various universities construct accessible fishing piers, boardwalks, pavilions, playgrounds and more in an effort to highlight the abilities of people with disabilities. The work done will help enhance the lives of people with disabilities while also building bonds of brotherhood.

Brothers that complete one of these impactful events are recognized as Pi Alphas. Over 1,800 Pi Alphas are committed to cultivating the experience for the next generation and improving their communities long after their event has ended.

Zeta Epsilon Pi Alphas