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BIAA of KKG Local
Philanthropy: The Women’s Lunch Place continues to
appreciate the kindness and generosity of BIAA of KKG this past year: helping
with holiday cards, purchasing of calendars and donating clothes, toiletries,
household items, etc. WLP is a daytime refuge for women and children
who are poor and homeless. Founded in 1982, it was intended to offer a warm
and safe place to help relieve the isolation, alienation and scarcity felt by
women with few resources. It has grown to serve 50,000 meals to approx.
1,000 women and children every year. It is located in the basement of the
Church of the Covenant at 67 Newbury Street, Boston (617) 267-1722. Donations will be accepted at all of Kappa's
monthly meetings. If unable to do so, you may drop off items
on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8:00a.m. - 10:00a.m and 1:00p.m. -
2:00p.m. During these designated times there will be a staff person or
volunteer available to assist you. You are able to receive a tax
receipt for your donation. Feel free to park briefly in the alley to
the right of the Church of the Covenant. Please call first if
you plan to drop off items at any other time. Useful donations
include: rain gear, large women's and unisex clothing, shoes, personal
and family size toiletries, small and medium sized household items. This year, Kappa
has decided to focus on one type of donation each month. Since
staff indicated that there is a great need for new underwear in
large sizes (X LG, 1X, 2X), please plan to bring underpants,
bras, socks, hosiery, nightwear, etc. to any BIAA meeting. You may, of
course, bring other items as well. Contact Kristie H. at kzhoward@gmail.com. You can read more
about the good work of the Women’s Lunch Place at the WLP website. Holiday Sharing: What could be more
gratifying than helping a BIAA Kappa-in-Need. Thank you to Sarah B. and Rita
G. for facilitating the growth of this special program. And, thank you to the women who
participated and contributed. Kappa Kappa Gamma
Foundation The Kappa Kappa Gamma
Foundation supports all members of KKG through four program areas: Scholarships. No deserving,
qualified Kappa should have to interrupt her education. The Foundation awards
annual scholarships to qualified Kappas to help cover the rising costs of
higher education. Rose McGill Fund. No Kappa sister
should suffer in times of financial distress. The Rose McGill Fund,
established in 1922, has many programs that give confidential aid to
deserving Kappas of all ages who suddenly and unexpectedly find themselves in
financial need due to misfortune or illness. Educational &
Leadership Programming. Every Kappa
should have an opportunity to develop as a person and as part of a
group. The Foundation supports the
development and use of educational programs that benefit our membership. Museums. All Kappas should have the
opportunity to learn about their history as Kappas and as women. The
Foundation supports the operation of The Heritage Museum in Columbus, Ohio,
and The Stewart House Museum in Monmouth, Illinois. These museums depict the
life and times of our Founders and women of the Victorian period and feature
exhibits from the archives of the Fraternity. Kappa National Philanthropy: RIF Kappas have always
been committed to sharing our time, talent and treasure with our communities,
and at the 2004 Convention, we adopted RIF as our national philanthropy.
Reading Is Fundamental, Inc. (RIF), founded in 1966, is the oldest and
largest children's and family nonprofit literacy organization in the
U.S. RIF programs annually serve 5.1 million children of all ages, most
of whom are at risk of educational failure, with a focus on those from birth
to age 11. RIF operates through a network of 450,000 volunteers from
teachers to parents, librarians to caregivers and gives away 16.5 million
books a year at more than 25,000 sites a year. RIF's accomplishments
are due in part to the generous support of the U.S. Dept. of Education,
corporations, foundations, community organizations and thousands of
individuals. BIAA is exploring the possibility of adopting RIF as
our philanthropy for 2005-2006. For more information visit the Reading is Fundamental website. |
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