Locally, the Xi Psi chapter of Delta Zeta supports the Grand Rapids Youth Commonwealth (GRYC), which provides children from the inner city with recreation and educational activities.
The ladies of Xi Psi also take part in Relay For Life. It is an annual event held at GVSU and other college campuses around the nation to raise money for the American Cancer Society while celebrating those who have survived cancer.
For more information regarding Delta Zeta's local philanthropies, please don't hesitate to contact Monica Zipple or Jessica Mickles, the 2008 Philanthropy Co-Chairs.
The world's only university that has undergraduate programs accessible to hearing-impaired students.
A research site for hearing disorders and the prevention of hearing loss, and the adjacent clinic treats a variety of hearing disorders.
This program donates kits which help to screen newborn babies for hearing loss. They stress the importance of screening at birth instead of waiting until the problem is noticed. By the time most babies are identified with hearing loss (which is age 3), many opportunities are lost. Identification at an early age will help the child's development.
The Painted Turtle is a medical specialty camp for children and their families with chronic and life-threatening illnesses. It provides a genuine camp experience for seriously ill children. The campers and their families attend free of charge.