Push America is a non-profit organization, founded in 1977 through Pi Kappa Phi as a way for undergraduate fraternity brothers to assist persons with disabilities. Originally titled PUSH America, its acronym was Play Units for the Severely Handicapped. It received 4/4 stars from Charity Navigator, meaning it ranks among the best in charitable efficiency.

In 1977, Brother Thomas Sayre designed a therapeutic play unit for children with severe disabilities. He collaborated with the executive director of Pi Kappa Phi to form a philanthropic initiative. Push America was founded in 1977 as a non-profit organization, and remains the exclusive philanthropy of Pi Kappa Phi, designed to instill lifelong service in its fraternity members, serving people with disabilities.

The Journey of Hope is Push America's best-known initiative. Brothers of Pi Kappa Phi from across the nation bicycle across the nation raising money and awareness for those with disabilities. Members of Pi Kapp can participate as riders or as part of each rider's crew.

Give-A-Push (GAP) Weekends are one part of Push America in which members from Eta Sigma Chapter always participate. Twenty or more brothers will spend a weekend at a summer camp, usually in Big Bear, CA, making the camp more accessible for the handicapped. We have worked closely with the national organization Easter Seals to organize our own GAP Weekends.

One event unique to our chapter is the Battle of the Bands that we put on each year. The event's purpose is to raise money and awareness for Push America. In January 2006, five of the best bands from Southern California will compete. The Ataris will perform an acoustic show to headline the event. This year's event is being organized together with UCLA's Community Service Commission.