Philanthropy

Community service is one of the most important and most rewarding parts of greek life at KU. Omega Kappas participate in numerous campus and community projects whose benefits stay local. The chapter also joins with all Kappas across the world in supporting the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation, and Kappa's national philanthropy, Reading Is Fundamental.

Kappa Kickoff

Kappa Kickoff is the Omega Chapter's annual fall philanthropy to raise awareness about Takayasu's Arteritis, a rare heart disease that a recent KU Kappa alumna was diagnosed with. It is a weeklong competition between KU fraternities that includes banner making, serenades and a penny war, all leading up to a flag-football tournament. Kappa Kickoff raises approximately $2,600 for the Takayasu's Arteritis Foundation annually.

Kappa Klassic

Every spring Kappa holds a golf tournament called Kappa Klassic. Holes are sponsored by local and regional businesses and gifts are raffled off to players. Proceeds from Kappa Klassic benefit Natural Ties, which is a student-run organization that establishes relationships between KU students and local adults who have developmental disabilities.

Rock Chalk Revue

Our chapter women donate service hours to benefit Rock Chalk Revue, the University of Kansas' annual philanthropy that raises approximately $50,000 each year for the Douglas County United Way. Fraternities and sororities pair up to create 20-minute original musicals. The five best shows are presented in the Rock Chalk Revue event in the spring, and awards are presented to the chapters that have contributed the most community service hours.

Reading is Fundamental (RIF)

Kappa adopted RIF as its national philanthropy in 2004. RIF's highest priority is to serve the nation's under-served children and families through the development and deliver of literacy programs and campaigns that motivate youth to read regularly. Since its foundation in 1966, RIF has reached more than 4.5 million children around the world.

The University of Kansas Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma supports RIF during recruitment by collecting children's books and donating them to the Brookcreek Learning Center in Lawrence.

Foundation

Our chapter also supports the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation with financial gifts and Rose McGill magazine sales. These contributions help continue the work of the Foundation in the areas of scholarships, education and training and support of our Heritage Museum in Columbus, Ohio, and the Stewart House in Monmouth, Illinois.