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Vision. . . . our most precious sense. Unexplainable to those without it; irreplaceable to those
who have it. Protecting the gift of sight is one of Delta Gamma's highest priorities.

Since 1936, Delta Gamma's philanthropic purpose has been to stop blindness before it starts. For
men and women with whom blindness is a fact, the mission has been to impact the quality of their lives
in a myriad of positive ways.

Through Delta Gamma schools begun over 55 years ago, children who are blind or visually impaired learn
specialized skills. Adults received personal attention through volunteer hours with 150 organizations which
share our mission. Grants to organizations sharing our mission recently exceeded a grand total of $1,000,000
through the Foundation. We have funded genetic research, low-vision adaptive devices, tapes, Braille books,
and hundreds of life-enhancing programs. Our members have helped men and women in hundreds of ways to
obtain independent living skills, increased communications and mobility skills.

Delta Gamma sisters complete at least 5 service hours and 5 non-service hours each semester for sight-related
causes. Members have tested young children for eye conditions, distributed materials on campus about sight
conservation, worked with visually impaired, and collected eyeglasses for donations. In addition, the chapter raises
money annually with Anchor Splash, a water games tournament.


Our Service projects include:

Anchor Splash
Relay for Life fundraiser
Bowl for kids' sake
Relations with the Montana School for the Deaf and Blind
Volunteer work in the Missoula Community (i.e. The Hospice Ball)





Delta Gammas give more than 96,000 Service for Sight volunteer hours each year.
One volunteer at a time, each leaving her mark on the world.






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