Philanthropy
Kappa Delta is very committed to several philanthropies across the nation. Zeta Chapter proudly supports these great causes throughout the year with several different events, including a Cook Out to Kick Out Child Abuse, several Holiday parties at the KD house with the local Girl Scouts of Tuscaloosa, a “Spring Fling” Prom with Crossing Points and an annual “Run for RISE” for the RISE school and Stallings Center at the University of Alabama.
Girl Scouts of the USA
Our chapter has enjoyed working with the Girl Scouts of Tuscaloosa over the years. Whether its making valentines cards with them or having an etiquette dinner, this local philanthropy project is one of our most favorite! In 1998, Kappa Delta Sorority welcomed Girl Scouts of the USA as one of its four national philanthropies. Through this one-of-a-kind partnership, Kappa Delta members are making great things happen in the lives of countless girls across the country.
Kappa Delta collegians and alumnae serve as mentors and volunteers, reinforcing our common values of honesty, integrity, friendship and leadership. Some members serve as troop leaders. Many chapters and alumnae associations have adopted a single troop or a few troops. Others work with all the troops in their area by hosting large events like campus tours or Thinking Day events. In early 2006, Kappa Delta joined forces with the groundbreaking Dove Campaign for Real Beauty, promoting self-esteem among girls nationwide through the Girl Scout Uniquely Me! program. Girl Scouts who take part in Kappa Delta-sponsored events earn a special Kappa Delta badge.
http://www.girlscouts.org/
Tuscaloosa Girl Scouts in front of the KD house
RISE Center and Crossing Points
The University of Alabama’s Chapter of Kappa Delta has two philanthropies right on campus in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. These two philanthropies, the RISE center and Crossing Points, have allowed Kappa Delta to volunteer and coordinate events to help raise money and awareness for these and similar organizations. Every year, the Zeta Chapter of Kappa Delta holds a 5K Run for the RISE Center and Crossing Points. Last year, we raised over twenty-two thousand dollars and hundreds of people participated in the run. Prizes were handed out to the winners and even “Big Al” (the University’s mascot) came for support! We also get together with a local fraternity to put on a “Spring Fling” Prom for everyone at Crossing Points, which is definitely one of the highlights of Spring semester!
Please visit the Crossing Points website for more information
http://crossingpoints.ua.edu
Prevent Child Abuse America
Since 1981, Kappa Delta has been a proud supporter of Prevent Child Abuse America, an organization founded by the late Dona Stone, one of our own Kappa Delta sisters. To date, Kappa Delta has donated over $7.1 million to help 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, twister contests, children’s art shows, doughnut sales, “teeter-totter-a-thons,” fashion shows, and paintball tournaments are just a few of the fundraisers held by Kappa Delta chapters and alumnae associations. We encourage you to participate in local Shamrock Events to join Kappa Delta in making great things happen in the lives of children. Zeta Chapter held a cookout this year called “Cook-out to Kick-out Child Abuse” and raised several thousand dollars for this organization!
http://www.preventchildabuse.org/index.shtml
Children’s Hospital in Richmond Virginia
Kappa Delta’s support of the Children’s Hospital
in Richmond, Virginia dates back to 1921. The sorority became interested in the
work being done in our founding state by William Tate Graham, M.D., a pioneer
in the field known for treating polio victims. Dr. Graham had become renowned
for his revolutionary approaches and never turned away a patient for their
inability to pay.
Beginning with our initial pledge of $1,200 to support two
beds, Kappa Delta’s commitment to Children’s Hospital over the years has never
wavered. The sorority’s monetary and tangible gifts have totaled more than $2.2
million. Contributions have gone to develop a motion clinic, purchase hospital
equipment, medical braces and neurosurgical instruments, provide playground
equipment and purchase vans to transport patients. Local chapters and alumnae
groups also sponsor the annual Halloween and Easter parties and assist with the
Teddy Bear Toss.
http://www.childrenshosp-richmond.org/CMS/index.php
The DOVE Campaign for Real Beauty
In early 2006, Kappa Delta joined the groundbreaking Dove Campaign for Real Beauty to help raise self esteem in girls and women. The campaign is a global effort intended to serve as a starting point for societal change and act as a catalyst for widening the definition and discussion of beauty. Girls and women of all ages benefit from the campaign as we explore what it is to be beautiful with our friends, coworkers, mothers and daughters. The Dove Campaign for real beauty has included controversial ads of real women with real curves in their underwear, a Super Bowl ad promoting self esteem among girls, activity booklet, a comprehensive website and more. Kappa Delta is proud to join forces with Dove to make a difference in the lives of girls and women across the country.
http://campaignforrealbeauty.com/
