Philanthropy of Delta Zeta
Our national project supported by both collegiate and alumnae chapters is assistance to the speech and hearing impaired. Our national philanthropic projects are Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. and the House Ear Institute in Los Angeles, California. Gallaudet University is the only four-year liberal arts school in the world devoted wholly to the needs, instruction, and training of young people who are deaf. The House Ear Institute is one of the world's foremost research, teaching, and treatment centers in the field of hearing.
Our Chapter's major fundraiser is a 24 hour See-Saw-A-Thon once every semester to raise money for this cause. Through the Delta Zeta Foundation, our contributed money raised by all the Delta Zeta chapters across the U.S. Delta Zeta believes that in supporting this organization we add the gift of financial support and generating awareness to the speech and hearing impaired.
Turkey Trot, held every November, is a findraiser in which sisters will sit at a collection table for one week, the money goes towards turkeys which Delta Zeta donates to the Women’s Resource Center in Radford for Thanksgiving.
Sound Beginnings is Delta Zetas national philanthropy effort designed to encourage parents of newborns to have their baby’s hearing checked and seek early intervention for any diagnosed hearing loss before six months of age. We do this by providing an informational video and brochure to local organizations that support women’s and children’s health.
Our Chapter also participates in other organization's philanthropy's such as Sigma Chi's Derby Days which helps raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network. Derby Days, held at Radford University since 1992, is an enjoyable week of events where Delta Zeta competes against other Radford University sororities for the highest amount of points.
Delta Zeta also supports the Delta Zeta Foundation through individual and chapter contributions. The mission of the Foundation is to support the educational, leadership, scholastic, and philanthropic programs of the sorority. The Foundation gives donations to the House Ear Institute and Gallaudet University in Washington, DC.