Kappa Alpha Theta holds its annual Theta Day of Service

Kappa Alpha Theta recently held its 14th annual Theta Day of Service on October 19, 2023. Since 2009, Thetas from all over the globe have volunteered and provided service in their respective communities. The Theta Day of Service is held on October 19th each year to honor and celebrate the birthday of the fraternity’s founder, Bettie Locke Hamilton.

This year, Kappa Alpha Theta provided examples of service activities based on their four founders. We particularly appreciate the long-term idea to “Become a CASA [volunteer]” attributed to Bettie Locke.

For over 30 years, the women of Kappa Alpha Theta have provided critical support for and partnership with National CASA/GAL and our nationwide network of programs. Thank you, Thetas, for your continued support. Your service to communities on the Theta Day of Service and year-round is an inspiration and greatly appreciated by us all.

Theta’s list of possible activities on their website:

BETTIE LOCKE – THE LEADER

• Host a clothing swap for everyone on your college campus
• Volunteer at a women’s shelter
• Attend (or even host!) a run/walk event for an important cause
• Work with a therapy dog/animal organization to make visits in your local area
• Long-term idea: Become a CASA

ALICE ALLEN – THE LEARNER

• Tutor students after school
• Help children learn to read by volunteering for a local library or literacy program
• Volunteer at a local hospital
• Help at a community garden
• Long-term idea: Regularly volunteer at a local museum

HANNAH FITCH SHAW – THE MOTIVATOR

• Volunteer for a local organization to help people register to vote
• Take a group to a food pantry to volunteer together
• Lead activities at a care facility for seniors
• Drive seniors around your community (this can be through an organization or people you know!)
• Long-term idea: Coach a youth sports team or academic team

BETTIE TIPTON – THE DOER

• Cook a meal at a local shelter or at an organization that serves people with food insecurity
• Rake leaves for an elderly neighbor
• Volunteer at an animal shelter
• Help a local non-profit with administrative tasks (these are essential and often overlooked!)
• Long-term idea: Foster a shelter animal