Kappa Delta has four national philanthropies to which all chapters serve. We enjoy working with our national philanthropies as well as helping our local community.

Kappa Delta's support of the Children's Hospital of Richmond, Virginia dates back to 1921, when Kappa Delta donated $1200 to buy two hospital beds. Since then, Kappa Delta has given more than $2.2 million to the Children's Hospital to help develop a motion clinic, purchase hospital equipment, medical braces and neurosurgical instruments, provide playground equipment, and purchase vans to transport patients. You can learn more about the Children's Hospital of Richmond, Virginia by clicking here.

The Orthopaedic Research Awards developed from Kappa Delta's partnership with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) as well as the Children's Hospital. Like the hospital, Kappa Deltas wanted to make a difference in prevention as well as treatment in crippling children's diseases. Kappa Delta presents three $20,000 awards annually to orthopaedic researchers who have made key discoveries in bone grafting, osteoporosis, treatment of polio, scoliosis, and knee replacement, and other breakthrough procedures and research. You can learn more about the AAOS by clicking here.

In 1981, one of our own Kappa Delta sisters founded an organization called Prevent Child Abuse America. Every year, thousands of Kappa Deltas host "Shamrock Events" to raise money for national and local child abuse prevention efforts. The Sigma Kappa chapter organizes an annual silent auction and benefit dinner to raise money for Prevent Child Abuse America. You can learn more about Prevent Child Abuse America by clicking here.

Most recently, Kappa Delta partnered with the Girl Scouts of the USA to reinforce values of honesty, integrity, friendship, and leadership to Girl Scout troops across the country. Kappa Delta sponsors events through the Dove Campaign for Real Beauty and the Girl Scout Uniquely Me! program to promote self-esteem in Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts who complete the events earn a special Kappa Delta badge. You can learn more about the Girl Scouts of the USA by clicking here.

In addition to our national philanthropies, the Sigma Kappa chapter also participates in Ohio State's Community Commitment, Rock the Block, serves the Ronald McDonald House of Columbus, puts on Jump Shot and Slap Shot to fundraise for our philanthropies, and supports other Greek philanthropic events.