PHILANTHROPY

The National Association for Anorexia Nervosa & Associated Disorders (ANAD)

Launched in 1976 by Vivian Meehan,  ANAD is the oldest easting disorder awareness organization in the United States. As the first international sorority to pledge regular support to ANAD, Delta Phi Epsilon began its commitment and formal affiliation with the organization in 1985. Our organization has always placed great importance on individuality and valuing someone for who they are, not what they look like. Sisters of Delta Phi Epsilon educate, advocate, and raise funds for ANAD every year. We are ambassadors for healthy attitudes, bodies and behaviors on campus and within the community.

OUR EVENTS

• Spring ANAD Week - A week of tablings and activities to educate and raise funds

• ANAD Candlelight Vigil - Campus-wide vigil with personal testimonies to raise awareness, honoring those who have faced hardship and loss as a result of eating disorders

• ANAD Auction - Family and friends are invited to participate in a catered annual auction, typically raising ~$7,000 in donations

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system. It was virtually unknown to the general population until 1955. when a group of parents formed the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF). It’s mission is to be driving force in finding a cure. Phyllis Kossoff, Delta Chapter at Hunter College was instrumental in founding the CFF and came to our convention in 1957 to share her endeavors in an emotional presentation. As a result, DPhiE designated CFF as our philanthropy, and sisters from every chapter have supported their mission from that day on. Today, DPhiE has donated more than $1 million to research in the pursuit of curing cystic fibrosis and remains CFF's largest private donor. 

OUR EVENTS

• Fall CF Week - A week of tablings and activities to educate and raise funds

• Deepher Dude Competition - An awareness game show event inviting other fraternities & sororities on campus to participate in a raffle and compete in trivia rounds related to CF (past examples: Deepher Family Feud, Deepher Love Island)

Delta Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation

The Delta Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation works to ensure that women have access to educational and professional opportunities, allowing them to learn and contribute in their communities. Our fundraising provides scholarships, work programs, and leadership forums to our sisters, as well as grants to our alumnae and philanthropic partners. It is the mission of our Educational Foundation to encourage the advancement of women by supporting academic and philanthropic programs that are responsive to the needs of our communities

OUR EVENTS

• Education Foundation Tablings - Back-to-school events and other tablings throughout the year to raise funds and promote women's professional and academic advancement 

• Powderpuff Tournament - a powderpuff tournament including each IFC & CPC organization on campus, co-hosted with Alpha Gamma Delta to raise philanthropic funds and awareness