Our philanthropy, Service for Sight, supports the five schools founded by Delta Gammas and other North American organizations that provide access and advocacy for people in the blind or visually impaired community or who promote sight preservation and conservation. Our members support Service for Sight through both fundraising and hands-on service.
Service for Sight has been at the heart of Delta Gamma’s mission since 1936 when a member who was blind, Ruth Billow, Eta-Akron, petitioned to adopt it as our official philanthropy.
Help drive the mission of Service for Sight through financial support to our schools and Service for Sight grants.
Held each fall, Do Good Week helps members make an impact on their campuses and in their communities.
Looking to support Service for Sight in your area? Use our map to find an organization near you.
The Foundation is committed to supporting nonprofit organizations that share our sight-related mission. Each year, on average, $800,000 is granted to over 50 organizations in the United States and Canada.
Delta Gamma proudly supports the five Delta Gamma Schools for Children with Visual Impairments through service, collegiate and alumnae fundraising, and grants. Each year, the Foundation awards schools a Service for Sight grant.
Last fiscal year, 56 Service for Sight grants totaling $925,000 were awarded to national nonprofit organizations supporting our sight-related mission. See some recipients below.
LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired received a grant to support Enchanted Hills Camp, which provides an inclusive and immersive camp experience for people of all ages living with blindness or low vision.
Retina Foundation of the Southwest received a grant to support the Pediatric Vision Lab. The Lab aims to optimize visual outcomes for children with congenital and early-onset eye conditions.
The National Beep Baseball Association received a grant to fund volunteers traveling at their own expense to officiate at the annual Beep Baseball World Series.
A grant enabled Guide Dogs of America to support guide dog teams with necessary supplies for continued success after graduation as they transition home.
