Philanthropy

Kappa Delta Philanthropy

Kappa Deltas are inspired to act. Kappa Delta makes a difference not only in its members’ lives, but also in the lives of women and children around the world. We take great pride in our efforts to strengthen community service initiatives that build confidence in those around us.

Helping build girls of courage, confidence and character.

In 1998, Kappa Delta Sorority welcomed Girl Scouts of the USA as one of its national philanthropies. Through this incredible partnership, Kappa Delta members make a difference in more than 14,000 girls each year across the country. Kappa Delta is proud to help Girl Scouts “build girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place.” Kappa Deltas serve as mentors and volunteers, reinforcing our common values of honesty, integrity, friendship and leadership. Collegiate and alumnae chapters host confidence-building programs, educational events, campus tours and other activities with Girl Scouts in their communities. Further, the Kappa Delta Foundation contributes annually to the Girl Scout Gold Award program, providing scholarships to Gold Award Girl Scouts, the highest recognition in Girl Scouting.

Help prevent child abuse.

Since 1981, Kappa Delta has been a proud supporter of Prevent Child Abuse America, an organization founded by the late Donna Stone, one of our own Kappa Delta sisters. To date, Kappa Delta has donated more than $29 million to prevent child abuse in our country. Thousands of KDs in hundreds of communities nationwide host Shamrock events every year to raise money for national and local child abuse prevention efforts. Events are as varied and creative as the groups that sponsor them. Golf and softball tournaments, fun runs, chili cook-offs, war-of-the wings contests, spaghetti dinners, silent auctions, fashion shows and paintball tournaments are just a few of the fundraisers held by collegiate and alumnae chapters. We encourage you to participate in local Shamrock events to join Kappa Delta in strengthening families and improving the lives of children because there’s nothing that destroys a child’s confidence more than abuse.

Delta Tau Philanthropy

Delta Tau partners with Gateway Children's Advocacy Center, a local facility that offers a safe and supportive environment for children that are victims of abuse. GCAC provides numerous services that allow them to work towards their goal of promoting justice and healing for the children and their families. Our chapter helps support GCAC through many philanthropic events held throughout the year. Some of these events include Shamrock Week, Shamrock Slam Basketball Tournament, and GCAC Family Fun Fest.In addition, Delta Tau partners with different troops that are affiliated with Girl Scouts of the USA. Through this partnership, we participate in a yearly conference, GEMS (Girls in Engineering, Math, and Science). GEMS, the largest Girl Scouts conference in Kentucky, allows troops to visit various workshops that are facilitated by local women in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) careers. Many of our members volunteer to work the GEMS conference each year. During the event, they work as "Girl Guides," where they lead the troops around campus and share friendly interactions with the Girl Scouts. During our annual Confidence Week, our chapter partners with the local troops to sell Girl Scouts cookies on campus where all proceeds directly benefit our local troops. This year, we were able to host the Girl Scouts on campus multiple times for cookie sales and a Glam Night. During our "Glam Night with the Girl Scouts," we were able to pamper them and reinforce our values of friendship and confidence.

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