Kappa
Kappa Gamma is based on a tradition of high standards and believes in
the betterment of each chapter’s community through philanthropic deeds.
Kappa sisters are involved in many philanthropic activities both within
the chapter and through the Hopkins community.
Kappas making
sandwiches for Baltimore's homeless
Eta Epsilon
chapter makes great great contributions to our philanthropies,
donating over 1,000 hours of community service and thousands of dollars each semester.
Kappa
Kappa Gamma supports a national philanthropy: Reading is Fundamental
(RIF). Our goal in conjunction with RIF is to promote literacy in young
children across the country. Eta Epsilon chapter holds fundraisers to
benefit RIF throughout the year. Additionally, Eta Epsilon chapter
supports the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation, which is named after our
honored sister Rose McGill. Proceeds are given to sisters in dire need
of financial support, with special attention given to such concerns as
academics and health.
Barnes and Noble Book
Fair in April 2008!
In
addition to supporting RIF and the Rose McGill Foundation, Eta Epsilon
chapter is active in bettering the local Baltimore community. Sisters
regularly hold philanthropic events on and around campus, including our
annual Kite and Key Cook-Off in the fall and Kappa Charity Fashion Show
in the spring. Kappas also form a team every year to
participate in Hopkins’ Relay for Life fundraiser, as well as run in
the Hopkins 5K. Both events raise money to combat cancer.
The Kite and Key Cook-Off Every
fall, Kappa Kappa Gamma puts on our
annual Cook-Off. All the Hopkins fraternities participate, competing to
grill the best burger. A number of other Hopkins student groups
contribute dishes as well. The winning fraternity is named the Champion
of the Grill and has all the proceeds donated to the Maryland Food Bank
in its name. The Cook-Off is a part of Greek Week and is attended by
most members of the Greek community a well as many Hopkin students.
