National Philanthropies
"To those whom my life may touch in slight measure, may I give graciously of what is mine"
The Painted
Turtle Camp
The Painted Turtle's mission is to provide a year-round, life-changing environment and authentic camp experience for children with chronic and life-threatening illnesses. Delta Zeta supports The Painted Turtle camp as one of its national philanthropies. Through fundraising, donating items and our collegiate and alumnae members who volunteer their time to the camp, we're proud to help the children that it serves. The Painted Turtle supports children's medical needs, inspires them to reach beyond their illnesses, and provides care, education, and respite for their families. There is no billing department. All campers and families attend free of charge.
American Society for Deaf Children
Delta Zeta supports the American Society for Deaf Children (ASDC) to help ensure that all children who are deaf or hard of hearing have the opportunity to reach their full potential. ASDC provides advocacy, education and resources to families and professionals who work with deaf and hard of hearing children.
Speech & Hearing
The Starkey Hearing Foundation's Mission is to change the social consciousness of hearing and hearing matters through education and research; while providing the gift of hearing to those in need around the world. Delta Zeta alumnae and collegiate members can help us provide bears with hearing aid attachments from Build-A-Bear so that children at an upcoming hearing mission can have a 'furry friend just like them.' Delta Zeta also supports The Starkey Hearing Foundation through fundraising efforts and our members who volunteer at various Starkey Hearing Mission events.
SeriousFun Children's Network
Delta Zeta partners with SeriousFun Children's Network, a global network of 30 camps and programs that provide life-changing experiences for children with serious illnesses. Through volunteering and fundraising, Delta Zeta supports the mission of creating a world where no child faces their illness alone.