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.

Sigma Lambda Philanthropy

Each year, Sigma Lambda hosts events to support our philanthropies, Prevent Child Abuse America and Special Deliveries of Lee County, as well as Girl Scouts of America. In March 2024, we hosted our 31st annual Shamrock 5k Run. Our chapter raised a total of $50,826.39!! 80% of the proceeds will be donated to our local philanthropy, Special Deliveries of Lee County and 20% to Prevent Child Abuse America. This year, our local Girl Scout troop was also able to join their own “fun run” to earn their Healthy Living badge! Our chapter members managed and operated the race while cheering on every runner! It was a huge success and so much fun. Sigma Lambda also worked with the Girl Scouts all year to instill confidence and build relationships with young girls. Each chapter member purchased 3 boxes of cookies from our local Girl Scouts, one of which was donated to the military. Some of the local troop members visited our chapter to deliver the cookies! We hosted 2 events this fall, a Halloween trunk or treat and a circus themed party! This spring we hosted an Earth Day party and the local troop got to participate in our annual Shamrock 5k. With the money raised, we get to send the girls to camp over the summer! We are always so thankful for our time spent with them!

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