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Philanthropies

Prevent Child Abuse America (formerly National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse) -- Since 1981, all collegiate chapters and many alumnae associations participate in Kappa Delta's "Shamrock Event" held annually in March. The groups choose their own fund-raising activities, and 80 percent of the total is donated to local child abuse prevention agencies with the other 20 percent donated to PCA America (formerly NCPCA).

Children's Hospital of Richmond, Virginia -- In 1921, Kappa Delta made a commitment to support a two-bed, fledgling clinic operated by William Tate Graham, M.D. He was renowned for his revolutionary approaches. A pioneer in treating polio victims, he never turned any patient away for inability to pay.

Now Children's Hospital treats all children's problems and still turns away no one for financial reasons. Kappa Delta's support continues through donations of funds which have gone to build an operating room, develop a clinic, and buy a van to transport patients. The sorority is a primary sustaining supporter of the hospital, and Kappa Deltas serve on its governing boards.

Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. -- For over 100 years, Kappa Delta has encouraged women, college-age and beyond, to be their best selves - caring individuals, concerned citizens, and community leaders. For almost as long, Girl Scouts has fostered the same ideals in younger girls - together preparing girls for college, for life, for all they hope to become.