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 Upsilon Philanthropy

Our main mission as an organization is to support our philanthropies. Kappa Delta has worked with the Girl Scouts of America since 1998. The Girl Scouts are young girls with the potential to be future leaders, and KDs have the opportunity to spend time instilling values of confidence and friendship in them as we work and play alongside them. Alpha Upsilon works with local Birmingham Girl Scout troops to host fun events, earn badges, and sell cookies while showing our Kappa Delta values.Kappa Delta also supports Prevent Child Abuse America. PCAA is a national organization dedicated to stopping child abuse and neglect. The CDC estimates that 1 in 7 children experienced abuse or neglect in the past year in the US. KD has worked with PCAA since 1983 to host annual Shamrock events in April, National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Exchange Club is our local child abuse prevention organization with the goal of breaking cycles of abuse through education and providing physical and emotional support to families. Some examples of the Exchange Club's work are their positive parenting workshops, where they offer support to parents, and their Safe Kids outreach programs where they visit schools in Alabama to educate children on body safety. The Exchange Club is unique because its right in our own backyard. We are lucky enough to be able to support the organization and see the effects of our philanthropies, not on the organization, but on the families who it impacts.