Philanthropy
The House That Love Built
Since 1979, Alpha Delta Pi has been committed to serving Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). Alpha Delta Pi has contributed over $2 million to this worthwhile effort. RMHC supports Ronald McDonald Houses in local communities and funds grants to other nonprofit organizations whose programs focus on children in need.
Today, 271 Ronald McDonald Houses in 30 countries and regions help keep families with seriously ill or injured children together when they need it most by offering them a comfortable, temporary residence in proximity to a medical facility. In addition to donating money to this incredible organization, collegiate chapters and alumnae associations spend their time and energy volunteering at local Ronald McDonald Houses. The mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities, Inc. is to create, find and support programs that directly improve the health and well being of children.
To support the Ronald McDonald House Charities, each year Zeta Upsilon hosts a philanthropy event called Lionshare Challenge. The Lionshare Challenge is different each year, and so far have included: Dance-AThon, Battle of the Bands, High Heel-Athon. All of the proceeds received from Lionshare benefit the RMHC and the Alpha Delta Pi Foundation.
Alpha Delta Pi Foundation
The mission of the Alpha Delta Pi Foundation, Inc. is to provide essential resources for Alpha Delta Pi Sorority's educational, leadership and philanthropic activities which improve the lives of women and the communities they serve.
The Foundation supports many programs including:
Since 1979, Alpha Delta Pi has been committed to serving Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). Alpha Delta Pi has contributed over $2 million to this worthwhile effort. RMHC supports Ronald McDonald Houses in local communities and funds grants to other nonprofit organizations whose programs focus on children in need.
Today, 271 Ronald McDonald Houses in 30 countries and regions help keep families with seriously ill or injured children together when they need it most by offering them a comfortable, temporary residence in proximity to a medical facility. In addition to donating money to this incredible organization, collegiate chapters and alumnae associations spend their time and energy volunteering at local Ronald McDonald Houses. The mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities, Inc. is to create, find and support programs that directly improve the health and well being of children.
To support the Ronald McDonald House Charities, each year Zeta Upsilon hosts a philanthropy event called Lionshare Challenge. The Lionshare Challenge is different each year, and so far have included: Dance-AThon, Battle of the Bands, High Heel-Athon. All of the proceeds received from Lionshare benefit the RMHC and the Alpha Delta Pi Foundation.
Alpha Delta Pi Foundation
The mission of the Alpha Delta Pi Foundation, Inc. is to provide essential resources for Alpha Delta Pi Sorority's educational, leadership and philanthropic activities which improve the lives of women and the communities they serve.
The Foundation supports many programs including:
- Scholarships to members enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs
- Abigail Davis Emergency grants to collegians
- Clasped Hands Fund Emergency grants to alumnae
- Educational programming at Conventions, Volunteer Leadership Seminars, and District Workshops
- Leadership training for collegiate and alumnae members
Zeta Upsilon Philanthropic Involvement
- Ronald McDonald House Charities
- The Alpha Delta Pi Foundation
- Alternative Spring Break Oakland University
- The Macomb Autism Society's Sweetheart Ball
- Trunk-or-Treat of Pontiac
- Make a Difference Day
- Up Till Dawn, benefiting St. Jude's Children's Hospital
- Relay for Life
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
- “Not for Sale” Charity Event, to increase awareness about Sex Trafficking and support the University of Michigan Sex Trafficking Clinic
- Kicks for Kidneys, hosted by Phi Sigma Sigma
- Adopt a Family
- The Bottomless Toy Chest
