Foundation

Just as the three young Founders decided in 1873, Delta Gammas strive to "Do Good." While the motto remains the same today, the Founders could never have envisioned how much good those two little words would inspire. As an extension of the Fraternity, the Delta Gamma Foundation was incorporated in 1951 and exists solely for all members to work together to "Do Good" through this philanthropic, non-profit organization. Join us in our efforts to support the Delta Gamma Foundation at a local and national level.

Locally, you have the opportunity to make a difference and "Do Good" in our Las Vegas community through the opportunities below. If you have any questions about our volunteer opportunities, please contact Leslie Jones.


How Can I Help?




Purchase a DGLV T-Shirt!

White, American Apparel V-Neck Tee
Proceeds donated to Delta Gamma Foundation!

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Become a friend of Nevada Blind Children's Foundation


There are many levels of membership!

  • Basic Ladybug Membership is $40 a year and you will receive the NBCF newsletter and be added to the email list.
  • For $80 and Silver Ladybug status, you will also receive a silver ladybug pin and be entered to win tickets to a Las Vegas production show!
  • Gold Ladybug status is $150 for the year and entitles the member to all privileges above, plus a $25 gift card to a local Las Vegas restaurant.
  • Platinum Ladybug status costs $300 and allows member to have their name displayed on the donor wall at NBCF

    Please consider becoming a "Friend of NBCF" - more details are available at www.nvblindchildren.org






    • Volunteer with Nevada Blind Children's Foundation

    Our chapter works closely with the Nevada Blind Children's Foundation (NBCF) to help provide blind children with services they need to be successful in life. Where DGLV is especially needed is to help, once a month, at the parents meeting, held every third Saturday at NBCF. We're tasked5with entertaining visually-impaired children while their parents meet to discuss curriculum and after-school programs. If you're interested in volunteering to help at a parents meeting, please contact Leslie Jones for additional details and directions. You can read more about NBCF at www.nvblindchildren.org.


    Collect Campbell's Labels for Education

    The Campbell's® Label for Education™ program is a successful Foundation service project and our group has made a goal of collecting 1,000 labels. The labels are sent to the Delta Gamma Center for Children with Visual Impairments in St. Louis. Your labels can bring much needed equipment to the Delta Gamma schools for children who are blind or visually impaired.

    Send only the *UPC codes from canned labels or lids, when applicable. (*This is a new procedure. Do not clip the whole label, only the one point or five point UPC codes or lids.) Do not staple UPCs together or put any tape on them. Please send labels (and the # in your bundle) to Leslie Jones.



    Collect Eyeglasses for the Lions Club







    Lions Club International was tasked by Helen Keller to become "knights of the blind in the crusade against darkness" and have been doing so since 1925. Delta Gammas can help by collecting old eyeglasses which will be donated to those in need. Contact Leslie Jones for more information.



    Individual Service Hours

    Are you doing work or volunteering on your own with those who are blind or visually impaired? Are you giving time to the elderly or doing other community service? If the answer is yes, you are doing service hours for the Foundation! Report your hours by filling out the form below to receive credit for them with DGLV as well as the Foundation.

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    Foundation Update


    Delta Gamma and TOMS have partnered to bring you an amazing opportunity to buy TOMS eyewear and benefit your chapter and DG's philanthropy at the same time! The Great Fight for Sight was created especially for Delta Gamma, and will culminate with TOMS announcing alumnae and collegiate winners at Convention 2012 in Indianapolis. This promotion was inspired by Delta Lambda chapter at Mississippi State who showcased TOMS eyewear during their philanthropy round of recruitment. (See the video here.)

    Here are the highlights:

  • This program is for alumnae and collegians, and features both eyewear and educational components.
  • There are two ways to purchase - individually online (be sure to provide your chapter/group code!) and via a "trunk" show (much like charity denim). TOMS has a ton of tools that individuals and chapters can use to promote this, including materials that promote our philanthropy.
  • The One-For-One principal applies AND our Foundation benefits, too.
  • Great PR for recruitment and in the community
  • There are exciting incentives for collegiate and alumnae chapters like cash, merchandise and trips.

    Read more about this terrific opportunity here (a PDF download) or visit TOMS.com/DG for more details!