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  • Dawson Institute Diaries: Discovering Superpowers  

    Dawson Institute Diaries: Discovering Superpowers   Laura Wahlquist Stockdale, Gamma Zeta–Louisiana State, is from Dallas and now lives in Austin with her two children and three grandchildren. She’s been a “professional volunteer” for over 30 years, putting her communications, marketing and strategic planning skills to work for organizations including Goodwill of Dallas, Texas Historical Foundation, Delta […]

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  • Dawson Institute Diaries: Courage and Connection 

    Attending Dawson Institute was one of the most impactful leadership experiences I have ever had. I am so grateful to sister Julie Dawson for allowing such an amazing opportunity to exist for Delta Gamma alumnae! From the moment I stepped off the plane, I was connected to sisters from all over the country, and checking into the hotel together instantly felt like the world’s best girls’ trip. Honestly, I was nervous about attending an event alone, but during check-in, the Dawson team was so welcoming, instantly creating a warm environment, and all of my worries suddenly melted away. 

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  • Experience Hope Serving: Apply for July 2025

    Experience Hope Serving: Apply for July 2025 We are thrilled to bring Hope Serving to the Anchor Center for Blind Children July 6-11! Participants will travel to Denver, Colorado, for a week of hands-on service at Anchor Center. As the only 501(c)(3) non-profit pediatric blindness organization in Colorado, Anchor Center provides exceptional, high-quality early intervention; […]

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  • Doing Good, One Mile at a Time: Kati Fratesi’s Road to Boston 

    Kati Fratesi, Delta Kappa-South Florida, has dedicated the past 16 years to championing Delta Gamma’s Service for Sight philanthropy while pursuing her passion for running. This month, she will compete in the Boston Marathon to earn her Six Star Medal — an accomplishment that combines both of her passions. Beyond the race, Kati is making a meaningful impact as a member of Team With A Vision’s Boston Marathon charity team, raising funds to support the Massachusetts Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired (MABVI).

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  • Executive Offices and Martin Center Renovation Update | January 2025

    Executive Offices and Martin Center Renovation Update | January 2025 The Executive Offices (EO) and Martin Center renovation is well underway! Check out these recent photos of the renovation below. There is still time to join us as we create the Oliphant Leadership Center, new Archives Museum and renovate our Executive Offices to strengthen member […]

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  • Delta Gamma Schools Help Children Reach Their Full Potential 

    The founding of the first Delta Gamma School, Blind Children’s Center, in 1938 was the result of the request by Ruth Billow, Eta-Akron, to make sight-related initiatives our official philanthropy. Since then, Delta Gammas have passionately supported children living with blindness through hands-on service, school board leadership, fundraising and Foundation Service for Sight grants. Here are the latest updates from the five Delta Gamma Schools for Children with Visual Impairments, along with how each of the schools put their Delta Gamma Foundation Service for Sight grant funds to good use. 

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  • Executive Offices and Martin Center Renovation Update | December 2024

    Executive Offices and Martin Center Renovation Update | December 2024 It has been almost two months since we broke ground on the EO and Martin Center renovation, and major progress has been made! View recent photos of the renovation below. There is still time to join us as we create the Oliphant Leadership Center, new […]

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  • Delta Gamma Foundation Concludes Historic Comprehensive Campaign, Raising Over $58 Million 

    Delta Gamma Foundation announces the successful conclusion of Anchoring the Future: The Campaign for Delta Gamma, its first-ever comprehensive fundraising campaign. The organization surpassed its ambitious $50 million goal by raising an extraordinary $58,133,064, made possible through the generous support of 14,426 donors. The Campaign was guided by a Cabinet of 17 dedicated Delta Gamma alumnae, whose leadership was instrumental in achieving this unprecedented result. 

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