Who We Support & Serve
Since 1954 Delta Zeta's National Philanthropy has been Speech and Hearing. As the only premier women’s organization with a focus on speech and hearing, we use our philanthropy to protect hearing, raise awareness of noise-induced hearing loss and to bring the gift of hearing to non-hearing people around the world. Delta Zeta members volunteer many hours for speech and hearing organizations in their communities.
The Starkey Hearing Foundation
What Does It Sound Like To Change A Life?
In 2006, Delta Zeta named Starkey Hearing Foundation our National Philanthropy Partner in an effort extend our impact throughout the world. Starkey Hearing Foundation conducts hearing missions in the United States and around the globe to bring the gift of hearing to those who would otherwise live in the isolation of a silent world.
Delta Zeta pledged to raise $5 million over the next five years for Starkey Hearing Foundation, which will help them realize a dream to open speech clinics for those who have only just begun to hear. Delta Zeta Sorority was also named an Honoree at the 2015 Starkey Awards Gala.
The Painted Turtle
The Painted Turtle is a member of actor Paul Newman’s renowned SeriousFun camps. Their mission is to provide a year-round, life-changing environment and authentic camp experience for children with chronic and life-threatening illnesses. Each year, more than 500 volunteers donate an impressive 30,000 hours to make the magic of The Painted Turtle camp a reality. Since LMU is located a quick 45 min away from The Painted Turtle site, sisters from our chapter are able to be some of those amazing volunteers!
No Limits for Deaf Children
The Delta Zeta Xi Omicron chapter's local partner is No Limits for Deaf Children. Delta Volunteers at the No Limits Educational Center in Culver City, aiding in after school programs that serves children with hearing loss from all economic backgrounds. This program helps children with hearing loss learn essential skills that will allow them to attend college and become productive members of society.
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