By Ronette Simcox, Pi-Montana Have you heard of Dawson Institute? It is an incredible program offered to alumnae by the Delta Gamma Foundation through the generous support of Julie Whitney Dawson, Gamma Iota-DePauw. I was fortunate to attend Dawson Institute in April 2025 with 50 other Delta Gamma alumnae and 12 facilitators (all Delta Gammas). […]
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Delta Gammas seek to do good every day! We pledged to do so when we accepted our bids to Delta Gamma. Our Fraternity letters were chosen in 1873 because they represent our motto and desire to do good.
Read MoreDawson 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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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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The Delta Gamma Foundation elected Trustees to serve on the Board at the Foundation Annual Meeting, held during Delta Gamma's The Leadership Collective (TLC) in Columbus, Ohio on June 27, 2025.
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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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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 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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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 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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