Philanthropy
Delta Zeta's philanthropy is the Speech and Hearing Impaired. Commitment to our national philanthropy is fulfilled through the Delta Zeta Foundation and the support of national organizations and local projects designated for speech and hearing help.
Nationally we support Gallaudet University, the only 4-year accredited university for the hearing impaired in the world; the House Ear Institute, which is known for its medical research in the area of hearing loss; and the Sound Beginnings Program, which raises awareness of the need for newborn hearing screening and the importance of early detection and intervention.
At the 2006 National Convention, Delta Zeta Sorority also adopted two new philanthropies: The Painted Turtle Camp and the Starkey Hearing Foundation. Paint-A-Turtle is a summer camp for terminally ill children. These children are able to go to camp for a week and see specialists regarding their specific illnesses at no cost to their families. The Starkey Hearing Foundation is designed to provide hearing aids in perfect working condition at no cost to the patients.
Locally we support the Keys School speech and hearing department and the Tahlequah Speech and Hearing Clinic.
We also try to educate our members as well as the campus and community on the challenges faced by the hearing impaired.
Delta Zeta has not limited itself to speech and hearing. While we recognize this as our national philanthropy, other causes and organizations benefit from the service of our members. We do volunteer projects with Help in Crisis, a local women's and children's shelter, Victim's Impact Panel, and participate in the philanthropic activities held by other Greek organizations.
