Service for Sight

 

“Do Good” was the chosen motto even before the Greek letters “Delta” and “Gamma” were selected.  And since 1873, Delta Gamma’s all over the globe have been “Doing Good.” 

 

Delta Gamma’s philanthropy is Service for Sight.  Vision is our most precious sense.  Unexplainable to those without it; irreplaceable to those who have it.  Protecting the gift of sight is one of Delta Gamma’s highest priorities.  Since 1936, Delta Gamma’s philanthropic purpose has been to stop blindness before it starts.  For men and women for whom blindness is a fact, the mission has been to impact the quality of their lives in a myriad of positive ways.

 

Ruth Billow, Eta-Akron member, who was blinded in a childhood accident, made an impassioned plea to Convention in 1936.  She asked that Delta Gamma make is difference in the lives of those with limited or no sight.  Her wish was also to help society appreciate the talents of those who are visually impaired.  Ruth would be overwhelmed by the accomplishments of the members of her Fraternity.  Since then, Delta Gamma’s all over the United States and Canada have been working to aid the visually impaired.

 

Since 1952, Delta Gamma has given $2,256,808 to 50 organizations in the United States and Canada.  The total hours of service reported for the fiscal year 2006-2007 was 97,598 hours.

 

Gamma Tau helps aid the visually impaired by hosting Anchor Splash—a philanthropic event in which Greek organizations come together to raise money for Service for Sight.  Gamma Tau also collects eye glasses to donate to those who cannot afford them.