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.

Alpha Delta Philanthropy

Locally Alpha Delta supports not one but two organizations. We support Nurture The Next and local Memphis Girl Scouts. Nurture The Next, the Tennessee branch of Prevent Child Abuse America (PCAA), for over 35 years, has advocated for the mission "to create a future for children and families filled with promise and prosperity." They also want "to see all children in Tennessee thriving in safe, stable and nurturing families and communities." Our chapter's Shamrock event, Kappa Delta All Sing, brings various Rhodes organizations together to compete in a dance competition to raise money for Nurture the Next. Click this link to purchase your KD All Sing tickets today!: https://kappadelta.crowdchange.co/42329 Alpha Delta hosts local girl scouts on campus to help them sell girl scout cookies to students. We also host events where the girl scouts can earn badges, such as for National Science Day! Most recently we hosted an event in collaboration with University of Memphis Kappa Delta helping the girl scouts recognize their confidence. Here is the link to learn more about Nurture the Next: https://www.nurturethenext.org/

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