Service

 

Philanthropy is one of the cornerstones of Kappa Alpha Theta. We host and participate in numerous philanthropy events throughout the year, as well as completing hundreds of service hours per semester.

 


 

 At EKU, Thetas are proud to give their time and efforts to raising money and awareness for CASA and the Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation. Theta's signature philanthropy events our Black and Gold Ball in the fall and Sink or Swim in the spring. Black and Gold Ball is when the other sororities and fraternities showcase their athletic skills participating in various field games. Our other philanthropy event is Sink or Swim which is when the fraternities participate in a variety of pool games and then compete in a synchronized swimming routine. Our philanthropies help us make numerous connections on campus making tons of friends while raising thousands of dollars for CASA and the Foundation.

Theta's take part in other service opportunities on campus and in the Richmond community such as: EKU Freshmen Move-In, Richmond Cityfest, Model Lab School Fall Festival, EKU Blood Drive, Lexington & Richmond's race for the Cure among other

In 2009, the Thetas at EKU completed a total of 1,295 hours earning the chapter Outstanding Service Award at Greek Week.
 

 

 
In the summer of 2010, Kappa Alpha Theta became the first ever greek-letter organization to hold a service trip. Nineteen Thetas from across the United States and Canada met in Santa Fe, New Mexico to work together to spread the widest influence for good. These young women worked with Girls Inc., a non-profit organization whose main purpose is to inspire young women to be strong, smart, and bold. Thetas completed a number of projects that included building a gate, an irrigation system, and a number of wooden benches. These Thetas left the young girls at Girls Inc. inspired and motivated. In addition, Kappa Alpha Theta donated over 800 books to Girls Inc. as well as another 800 books to various locations in the Santa Fe area which included the local CASA chapter. Our very own Chloe Richardson was one of these amazing women that helped to spread the widest influence for good!