By Allie Smith
Columnist
Since 1954 Delta Zetas national philanthropy has been speech and hearing. Delta Zeta is partners with Starkey Hearing Foundation. The Starkey Hearing foundation provides hearing devices and care programs all over the world, Delta Zeta alone funds the missions and operations in 59 individual countries around the world.
Delta Zeta also funds aftercare programs for the individuals that receive hearing devices such as providing class’s on how to properly clean, and insert the devices after every use, we also provide the funds for them to continue to have the devices even if they break! Delta Zeta is currently trying to reach a goal of raising $5 million dollars for the Starkey Hearing foundation.
Delta Zeta supports the Starkey hearing foundation by donations that provides equipment and devices to those with hearing challenges, funds also support programs aimed at hearing loss prevention. Delta Zetas all around the world are helping to raise donations for the Starkey hearing program.
You have the ability to help your local Delta Zeta chapter with their 1st Baked Potato lunch, that’s taking place on February 10th at the Wesley House.
If you have any questions you can contact any Delta Zeta you see on campus. The Delta Zetas on your campus wear their letters every Monday! With your help the Delta Zeta sorority can achieve their national goal of 5 million.
You can also say that you helped the Starkey Hearing Foundation provide hearing devices and care for someone who truly deserves it.
The tickets are 5 dollars if you buy tickets from a Delta Zeta before February 10th if you come the day of its 7 dollars at the door.
If you are interested in joining a sorority on campus go talk to Sadie Bier, her office is located in the student center. Delta Zeta can’t wait till we see everyone at the Baked Potato lunch!