The Kappa Delta Foundation Makes a Difference
With the generous support of Kappa Deltas across the country, the Kappa Delta Foundation makes a difference in the lives of its members and in the lives of those less fortunate. Contributions from alumnae, collegians, and friends of Kappa Delta enable the foundation to further its philanthropic efforts, providing support for the sorority’s four national philanthropies, numerous local community outreach programs, as well as fund scholarships and educational opportunities for KD members.
Your donations to the Kappa Delta Foundation make possible:
- Kappa Delta Scholarships. The foundation awards over $110,000 in graduate and undergraduate scholarships to Kappa Delta sisters each year.
- Leadership Conferences. With at least four national and regional leadership seminars each year, the Kappa Delta Foundation offers members a host of opportunities to learn leadership and interpersonal skills that help them become their best in college and beyond.
- KiDs Grants. Each year, the foundation awards $25,000 in KiDs Grants to Kappa Delta alumnae chapters to provide financial support for prevention-oriented social action programs in the local community.
- Collegiate Community Service Awards. The Kappa Delta Foundation honors Kappa Delta collegians who exemplify outstanding involvement in the community. Recipient(s) will be recognized with a certificate/medallion at National Convention and/or leadership conferences, and the recipients will be listed in the Winter issue of the Angelos.
- Georgia O’Keeffe Museum Interns. In honor of one of its most notable alumnae, the foundation provides funding for two Kappa Delta interns for the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum’s Art and Leadership Program for Girls.
- Girl Scouts of the USA.Not only do collegians and alumnae across the country serve as mentors, volunteers, and troop leaders for Girl Scouts, but the Kappa Delta Foundation contributes $10,000 in scholarships each year to the Girl Scout Gold Award Young Women of Distinction.
- Orthopaedic Research Awards. Donations to the foundation enable Kappa Delta to endow three prestigious orthopaedic research awards totaling $60,000 annually and $1.3 million to date.
- Children’s Hospital of Richmond, Virginia. Since adopting the hospital as its first national philanthropy in 1921, Kappa Delta has provided over $2.2 million, enabling the hospital to purchase much-needed equipment and supplies.
To learn how you can help, please visit How Can I Help?. Giving back to Kappa Delta Foundation is easier than ever with our online donation form. For more information, please contact Nancy Church, Foundation Manager, foundation@kappadelta.org or (901) 748-1897, ext. 203.