Foundation
Service for Sight has been at the heart of Delta Gamma’s philanthropic mission since 1936. The Delta Gamma Foundation has given over $2,700,000 in Service for Sight grants to organizations and schools that share the Foundation’s mission: to promote sight preservation and assistance to children and adults who are blind or visually impaired. Want to give back? Get involved!
Foundation Challenge
For those who like a challenge, now is your chance to do good… In the upcoming year, all DC Alumnae are being challenged to volunteer at least two or more hours toward Service for Sight and/or assisting Senior Citizens at places such as retirement or religious centers. The member performing the most service hours throughout the year will be recognized at Founders Day. There are service opportunities to fit every personality and schedule. If you have any questions or need additional suggestions, contact vpfoundation@deltagamma.org.
Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind, http://clb.org
WDC members support CLB with volunteer hours at their Children’s Eye Screenings or Camp Lighthouse summer program.
Local Service Opportunities
Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington, http://youreyes.org
Earn “Service for Sight” hours while you clean out your closet and donate your old clothes, shoes and furniture. For more information, go to: http://www.youreyes.org/cms.php?page=About_Our_Resale_Shops
WDC members also enjoy volunteering at the Society’s annual American Girls Fashion Show, usually held in the fall. More info available at http://www.youreyes.org/cms.php?page=American_Girl_Fashion_Show.
Foundation Fighting Blindness, http://www.blindness.org
Each spring, WDC members join with alumnae from NOVA and MD Suburban to participate in FFB’s 5K Vision Walk.
American Diabetes Association, http://www.diabetes.org
WDC organizes a team to participate in the ADA’s Step Out Walk to Fight Diabetes in the fall.
Fundraising
WDC Delta Gammas raise funds for the Delta Gamma Foundation and local charity the Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind. During the annual Holiday Tea we collect donations that are used to purchase toys for children with visual impairments and handed out at CLB’s annual Children’s Holiday Party. In the springtime we host the annual Spring Fling all-Greek mixer and philanthropic fundraiser to benefit the Delta Gamma Foundation and donate the proceeds to the Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind.
Alumnae Student Loans
There is no application deadline!
Learn more at https://www.deltagamma.org/foundation/individual-member-support/ or contact vpfoundation@deltagamma.org