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between the sisters and the people of the Hartford community. Below is a list of some events in
which we have participated throughout the year:
● Kappa Kisses
This year we continued our tradition of holding the annual Kappa Kisses Event.
organization did not receive any profits from the fundraiser and donated around $700 to
the Connecticut Sexual Assault Crisis Services in Hartford, CT.
● Masquerade Gala
In April of 2017 we helped co-sponsor and supported a Gala event created by
that provides urban ministry to the economically disadvantaged in the Hartford area.
Kappa individually contributed another $500 to the House of Bread.
● Girls Academy Follow Up
Last year we were selected to be one of the 16 chapters out of 140 chapters across
remembered the volunteers from last year and were excited to see us again. It really
showed the positive impact that we had on the girls and it was really great to see.
● Greek Week
Our chapter was actively involved in planning Greek Week 2017. We planned
philanthropy events and fundraising activities for the week of Greek Week at the end of
April. We participated with all other Greek organizations on campus.
● Halloween on Vernon
Every year, in conjunction with ACES and Psi Upsilon, we help organize
Hartford community. We offered a safe and fun environment for children and their
families in the Hartford Community to enjoy Halloween festivities.
● ProjectPACKS
This year we participated in the ProjectPACKS program. Project PACKS, which
40 food-filled backpacks per week to children who receive free or reduced-price meals at
school, but may face hunger at home on the weekends.
● Backpacks for Benin
This year we teamed up with a new sorority on campus, Alpha Chi Omega, and