Altruism
“Around the world, members combine their energies and talents to enrich their lives and the lives of others through thousands of heart-warming community based altruistic projects. Because of these projects, it is a brighter day…” ~Alpha Delta Kappa Handbook
Tennessee Sisters “Share the Love” TN Alpha Theta
Members of TN Alpha Theta chapter made a generous donation of books, bags and blankets to the Isaiah 117 House of Cleveland, TN. Isaiah 117 House provides physical and emotional support for children awaiting foster care placement. Pictured L to R: Jennifer Bennett and Brette Schroll of TN Alpha Theta chapter, and Renee Curry, Cleveland’s Isaiah 117 House Director.
TN Chi
TN Chi members made and donated over 45 pillows to be given to patients at the Mary Ellen Locher Breast Cancer Center at the Chi Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga. Members cut the heart shaped pillows out of colorful fabric, sewed and stuffed them. This project was suggested by Pat Coggin, who recently received her own pillow.
TN Alpha Chi
Becky Burroughs, TN Alpha Chi’s chapter president, is shown with donations for Brooks House, a transitional, non-emergency shelter in Lebanon, Tennessee. The house has ten bedrooms, shared bathrooms, a kitchen, a dining room and family room to accommodate 28 women and children. Participants are provided with meals, warmth in cold weather and some respite from the summer heat in a safe, comfortable and caring temporary shelter.
TN Alpha Beta
The sisters of TN Alpha Beta gathered to fill six bags with assorted toiletries for their Books, Bags and Blankets project. This project was created by the Tennessee Executive Board to provide for children who are often placed in foster care with no belongings. Each child is given a blanket, toiletries and an age appropriate book. The bags are delivered to a local organization for distribution.
TN Alpha Theta
To honor the seventy-fourth anniversary of the founding of Alpha Delta Kappa, and to show their appreciation to their actively teaching members, the retired members of TN Alpha Theta presented bouquets of flowers to the members still in the classroom. Pictured are Missy Brandy, Jennifer Bennett and Julie Mitchell.
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TN Gamma
Tennessee Gamma chapter presented $365 in gift cards to the Blount County Isaiah 117 House at their unofficial Isaiah 117 Day. A special outdoor prayer time was held to bless the land where the construction of the house was scheduled to occur.
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