about our Foundation

The Kappa Foundation equips women with the resources to spark change and preserves values established by our beloved founders. Since 1989, we’ve been working with the Fraternity to keep Kappa moving in a positive direction.


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Allowing Sisters to Support Sisters

8/6/2021

The Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation

The seeds for starting the Kappa Foundation were planted long before it was incorporated as an official entity in 1990. The Loyalty Fund began in 1976 as a way for Kappas to contribute to the General Operating Fund of the Fraternity. In 1988, the Adelphe Campaign was announced at Convention as a way to establish permanent funding for the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation. The goal was to raise funds for an endowment by 1990.

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Serving Up Encouragement

7/23/2021

For Carla Tenney Applegate, Miami (Ohio), Kappa has always been for a lifetime. And in February 2021, that meant Carla was determined to attend her granddaughter’s initiation into Kappa Kappa Gamma. And the pandemic wouldn’t stop her. The Baylor chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma was holding a virtual initiation ceremony, but Carla decided to make a short road trip from her home to be with her granddaughter for the occasion. That is, until the weather took a turn for the worse.

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Career Academy: A Step Forward

7/16/2021

When we think of 2020–21, the word that comes to mind is unprecedented. While we all experienced things we never could have anticipated, we also adapted in amazing ways that deserve to be recognized. 

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how we help

Learn more about the impact of our support for educational programming, scholarships and aid, and preserving heritage.

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