Kappa Delta Sorority at USC raises $40,000

COLUMBIA, SC – December 3, 2009 -  The Children’s Trust of South Carolina announces philanthropy is alive and well in South Carolina thanks to the dedication and generosity of the Beta Zeta Chapter of Kappa Delta sorority at the University of South Carolina. Kappa Delta past President Lindsey Hudepohl and fundraising Co-Chairs Dannah Pittard and Nina Mazullo presented a check for more than $20,000 to The Children’s Trust Board of Directors, resulting in a total donation of $40,651 for the year 2009. 

Photo: USC Kappa Delta members present a check to The Children’s Trust of South Carolina (CTSC).  Cindy Nixon-Witt, CTSC director of development; Kappa Delta members, Nina Mazullo and Dannah Pittard, CTSC Board Chair Justin Strickland, Vice-Chair David Yezbak and Sue Williams, CTSC chief executive officer.

Through “Shamrock Events” which included a golf tournament, a national letter writing campaign, bake sales and other special events to raise money, 250 Kappa Deltas raised funds to benefit the prevention of child abuse in South Carolina.. “We donate to The Children’s Trust of South Carolina because it is aligned with Kappa Delta’s national philanthropy, Prevent Child Abuse America,” said Lauren Hart, Kappa Delta president. 

Kappa Delta Sorority nationally has donated more than $7.1 million to help prevent child abuse in the United States, partnering with PCA America since 1981. “The principles and ideas of these young women are a great contribution to the communities which they are engaged in,” said Sue Williams, chief executive officer of The Children’s Trust. “Clearly demonstrated through their work, the Kappa Deltas at USC are committed to improving overall child well-being in South Carolina, where we rank 45th nationally.” 


About The Children’s Trust of South Carolina
The Children’s Trust of South Carolina is a statewide non-profit organization committed to the prevention of child abuse and neglect by promoting health, nurturing relationships between children and adults. Our vision is that every child will grow up in a safe, loving and stable environment.  The Children’s Trust of South Carolina is the state’s designated 501(c)3 organization leading efforts to make sure child abuse and neglect never occurs. Visit us at www.scchildren.org.

Sorority selling holiday disc to benefit medical research

The UT Phi Alpha chapter of Delta Delta Delta still has a few copies of its 2008 CD, “Hope for the Holidays,” for sale.

The sisters released their own full-length holiday disc last fall; 100 percent of the proceeds go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

According to John Andosca, UT 2007 graduate, producer and project manager, the album contains a variety of sounds — Motown, country and jazz. “It has something for everyone,” he said.

The disc has 12 Christmas classics along with an original song created exclusively for the CD.

The UT Phi Alpha chapter has more than 70 members, and all participated in one way or another on the holiday charity project.

In order to finance the studio time, licensing of songs and retail production, Tri Delta developed a donor program and conducted numerous fundraising projects.

Recording took place at Studio in the Woods in Woodville, Ohio.

To hear some of the holiday disc and to purchase it for $11.99, go towww.trideltamusic.com.