Philanthropy / Service
Thetas...At Your Service!
The Denver Alumnae Chapter donates both volunteer time and money to a variety of causes. Proceeds from our annual fundraisers support the three college chapters in Colorado, the local CASA organizations, the Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation, and the Denver Alumnae Chapter Educational Trust Fund Scholarship. We also have many hands-on service projects throughout the year - there's something for virtually every interest level and activity level. Contact our VP of Service, Barb Gonzales, for more information. (Contact info available in your annual membership directory.)
Our National Philanthropies
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The Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation
strengthens and empowers members through philanthropy and education.
The Foundation supports programs serving many causes, including
scholarships to alumnae and undergraduate members, the fraternity's
Educational Leadership Consultants program, and National CASA. For more information about the Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation, click here
or on the Foundation logo.
Through the Foundation, the Denver Alumnae Chapter established the Denver Alumnae Chapter Educational Trust Fund Scholarship, awarded each year to a deserving local collegian. Donations to Foundation may be earmarked for the Denver ETF by simply writing "Denver ETF" in the memo portion of any check payable to Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation. These funds will be deposited directly into the ETF. Your annual gift to the Foundation helps make these programs a reality and has a powerful impact on the lives of our members.
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CASA stands for Court Appointed Special
Advocates. They are trained community volunteers appointed by a
judge to speak up for abused and neglected children in court. With
the information provided by CASA volunteers, judges are able to make
informed decisions as to what is best for the child - foster care,
reunification, or adoption - and in a more timely fashion, so these
children still have a chance at childhood.
In 1989, Kappa Alpha Theta designated CASA as the official Fraternity philanthropy. Since that time, the Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation has contributed over $750,000 to support the National CASA Association in its efforts to provide services, information and support to local community CASA programs. These local programs assist abused and neglected children in the juvenile court system in your community and others across the United States. In addition to Foundation Support, local CASA programs provide an opportunity for college chapters and alumnae groups to get involved at a hands-on level. Local programs need financial support, office assistance, special project support and CASA volunteers and you can help! For more information about National CASA, click here. You can also find more information about local CASA programs through CASAnet. |
Hands-on Service Opportunities
Our service programs benefit others in the community, as well as involve our members in meaningful giving. Throughout the year, we may serve the following organizations, through scheduled volunteer events and "tag-ons":
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Tag-on Service Events
Abundant service opportunities exist throughout the year in conjunction with our program schedule. These popular "tag-on" events provide you with the chance to participate in a mini-service project while enjoying one of our fabulous programs. If you cannot attend, but would like to make a contribution, please contact our VP of Service.
Caring Committee
Whether it's a meal delivered when a baby is born, or a phone call or visit to cheer someone up, the Caring Committee is here to help. We are always happy to have your help to support local Thetas in need - volunteer to serve on the Caring Committee by indicating your interest on the annual membership form or contacting our VP of Service.