Kappa Delta makes great things happen 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 build and strengthen community service initiatives that reach out to those around us.
 
Kappa Delta's four national philanthropies include:

Prevent Child Abuse America
Kappa Delta was the first sorority to choose the prevention of child abuse as a national philanthropy. A KD sister, Donna Stone, championed the cause of preventing child abuse as a national concern, and today her organization -- Prevent Child Abuse America -- has branches in all fifty states!
Collectively, KDs across the world have given nearly $8 million dollars and millions upon millions of volunteer hours in support of the prevention of child abuse.  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.

Girl Scouts of the USA
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.
The Kappa Delta Foundation also contributes more than $10,000 annually to the Girl Scout Gold Award program, providing each Girl Scout Gold Award Young Woman of Distinction award recipient a $1,000 scholarship toward their college tuition. This collaboration continues to be a successful and favorite one for all involved. Hailing from across the nation, including Puerto Rico and Hawaii, the honorees embody the outstanding leadership, personal development and commitment necessary to earn this prestigious honor.

The Orthopaedic Research Awards
Kappa Delta's partnership with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) evolved out of its work with Children's Hospital in Richmond, Va. After getting to know children with crippling diseases, Kappa Deltas wanted to make a difference not only in treatment, but in prevention.
In 1947, the sorority established the Kappa Delta Research Fellowship in Orthopedy (now known as the Kappa Delta Orthopaedic Research Awards). Starting with a $1,000 contribution in 1950, Kappa Delta now presents three $20,000 awards annually to leading orthopaedic researchers, for a total of over $1.1 million since the partnership began.
Often referred to as the Nobel Prize of orthopaedic research, the Kappa Delta Orthopaedic Research Awards have gone to researchers who have made key discoveries pertaining to bone grafting, treatment of polio, surgical correction of scoliosis, knee replacement, prevention and treatment of osteoporosis, arthorscopic surgery--in short, most of the leading orthopaedic advancements of the past 60 years.

Children’s Hospital of 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.

Kappa Delta is a forward-thinking organization that provides a meaningful and relevant experience for its members. Recognizing the changing needs and interests of today’s college women, Kappa Delta has created many innovative programs and unique initiatives that help young women reach their goals in life and make an impact on their communities.

Kappa Deltas are making great things happen through several national initiatives and alliances.