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Philanthropy


You may ask, what is Philanthropy? The definition of philanthropy is a nonprofit, charitable organization to which fraternities and sororities contribute their time and money to.

Delta Zeta's national philanthropy is fulfilled through the Delta Zeta Foundation's support of national organizations and local projects esignated for speech and hearing impaired. Included are Gallaudet University, the House Ear Institute and the Better Hearing Institute. The foundation also makes annual grants to Delta Zeta alumnae chapters to assist with local service projects in hearing centers, schools and clinics. Delta Zeta chapters across the United States participate in fundraising for our National Philanthropic cause, the speech and hearing impaired. Gallaudet University in Washington DC is the only speech and hearing impaired university in the country. In addition to supporting Gallaudet, Delta Zeta supports The House Ear Institute in Los Angeles, California. Since its establishment in 1946 by Howard P. House, MD., the House Ear Institute has grown from a one-person laboratory to a five-story building accommodating a staff of over 120 people dedicated to the advancement of otology research. Our physicians and scientists have explored the auditory system from the ear canal through the inner ear to the brain itself. Now the Institute's scientific efforts are expanding into research on the cell and molecular level. It is our belief that an exploration of the cellular structures in the auditory system and their function offers the greatest possibility for finding cures for some of the many unsolved causes of deafness. Through the Delta Zeta Foundation, our sorority contributes money raised by all the Delta Zeta chapters across the United States. Delta Zeta believes that in supporting these two organizations we add the gift of financial support and generating awareness to the speech and hearing impaired. The Delta Zeta Foundation contributes to its educational mission by funding training programs, convention workshops, qualified sorority programs and personnel and leadership schools, all to enhance opportunities for leadership development and personal growth for Delta Zeta members. For more information regarding contributions, contact our Foundation Coordinator, Diane Young at Delta Zeta's National Headquarters. Below are just a few of the activities that Delta Phi participates in to help raise funds for the Delta Zeta Foundation. The Adoption of a Sea Turtle at the Jenks Aquarium Go Ye Village Thanksgiving Dinner Souper Sunday, in Tulsa, OK 24 Hour Rock-a-Thon Get your Turkey Have a Heart Day Adopt a Highway Hoop-a-Thon Date Auction Car Wash