Chapter Philanthropy

Philanthropy is one of Kappa’s most important values, and our chapter could not be more proud of the impact we have made in our community.

As the 2023 philanthropy director, my goal this year is for members to continue their incredible philanthropic efforts by supporting our community and loved ones. Kappa is also extremely passionate about our local and national philanthropies and would like to share their importance to us. 

Our national philanthropy focuses on mental health awareness and how we can fight the stigma surrounding this issue. We continue to do this by encouraging our members to participate in wellness-related service opportunities and sisterhoods as well as educating members through chapter presentations. By normalizing these discussions about mental health, our members have become more inspired to look out for their own well-being as well as those around them.

We also share this passion with our local philanthropy, The Ovarian Cancer Circle. This organization is incredibly near and dear to our hearts, as it was founded in honor of Kappa’s beloved Robin Babbini, who unfortunately passed away in 2006 from ovarian cancer. Paulinda, Robin’s mother, continues to share Robin’s story while also educating our chapter and many other women on the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer. The proceeds raised for the Circle go to ovarian cancer research and toward educating others about this horrible disease.

Last spring we successfully held our annual Kappa Kapture the Flag Event for the first time since the pandemic, and we had so much fun doing it! Along with Kapture the Flag, we held various fundraisers with local food vendors and businesses. Because of these amazing opportunities, last year Kappa raised nearly $5,000 for our local and national philanthropies, and we hope to raise that number even more this year!

There is no doubt in my mind our members will continue to support our community through philanthropy, and I am confident they will carry these values with them well into the future. I cannot wait to see what this year holds for us, as I know we are all eager to make a positive change in the world!

Loyally, Allison Sobieri