Community service has long been an important part of how the Beta Kappa chapter defines itself. We provide a variety of opportunities for brothers to give back to their community through organizations including the Ronald McDonald House, Urban Roots, Period, Book Drive for Kids, and Autism Speaks to name a few. Beta Kappa has shown its commitment to developing meaningful relationships within the community and to bettering the lives of the people its brothers encounter
Our Fundraisers
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Our Alpha Tau Pledge Class fundraised for the Alzheimer's Association, which leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. It leads the charge in Alzheimer’s care, support, research and advocacy.
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Our Alpha Upsilon Pledge Class raised a total of $14,650 for the Michael and Tami Lang Stuttering Institute (LSI), a non-profit organization within the Moody College of Communication at The University of Texas at Austin and serves as a leader in stuttering research and practice. It provides evaluations and therapy free of charge, through philanthropic support, to children, teens, and adults who stutter.
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Our Alpha Phi class fundraised for the Breast Cancer Resource Center (BCRC), which is a non-profit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code. Their mission is to empower those affected by breast cancer with personalized support and compassion.
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Our Alpha Chi pledge class fundraised for the Pujols Family foundation, which is a national not-for-profit agency that exists to honor God and strengthen families through our works, deeds and examples. They have sought to help those living with Down syndrome at home and to improve the lives of the impoverished in the Dominican Republic.
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Our Alpha Psi pledge class fundraised for the Austin Humane Society, the city’s oldest No-Kill, non-profit animal adoption shelter dedicated to saving Austin. It transforms the lives of animals and the people who love them through life-saving programs that find animals homes, serve animals and people in times of crisis, prevent future homelessness through spay and neuter, and engage the community to be a part of the solution.
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Our Beta Gamma pledge class fundraised for the miracle foundation, which believes that all children have the right to grow up in a stable, loving and nurturing environment. For the past 21 years, Miracle Foundation has improved the lives of more than 15,000 orphaned and vulnerable children at more than 300 orphanages in India.
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Our Beta Epsilon Pledge Class fundraised $4146 for NAMI, which is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
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Our Beta Zeta pledge class fundraised for Stop abuse for everyone (SAFE), which has a mission to have a just and safe community free from violence and abuse. They focus on survivors, mutual accountability, diversity, inclusiveness, etc.
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Our Beta Eta pledge class fundraised for The Herren Project, a national nonprofit organization providing free resources and support for the treatment, recovery and prevention of substance use disorder. Herren Project’s prevention and wellness initiatives provide schools and communities resources to prevent the misuse of drugs and alcohol.
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Our Beta Theta Pledge Class raised $5000 for Period., a nonprofit that aims to eradicate period poverty and stigma through service, education, and advocacy. Through the distribution of menstrual products, promotion of youth leadership, and championing of menstrual equity in policy, PERIOD. aims to center those disproportionately affected by period poverty and support local efforts for menstrual equity.
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Our Beta Iota Pledge Class raised $5000 for Urban Roots, a nonprofit organization dedicated to cultivating a sustainable, equitable, and just food system. By working with youth leaders to grow fresh food and build a community focused on food equity, Urban Roots envisions a future where everyone has access to healthy, nutritious food.
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Our Beta Lambda Pledge Class raised $4500 for the Book Drive for Kids in Austin, a nonprofit dedicated to fostering a culture of literacy by providing books to disadvantaged children for independent reading. This initiative aims to inspire a love for reading and support children's education by ensuring they have access to essential books.
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Our Beta Mu pledge class raised over 7300 dollars for Caritas of Austin, an Austin nonprofit aimed at supporting the homeless and combating financial illiteracy. Raising awareness for these causes and hosting community based events, the Beta Mu pledge class were able to raise these funds to increase financial literacy. By supporting the homeless, and those at risk, we are able to build a stronger local community and create an overall more equitable society.
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Our Beta Nu Pledge Class raised over $7,500 for Austin Angels, a nonprofit working to support children, youth, and families in the local foster care community through intentional giving, relationship building, and mentorship. With programs like Love Boxes and Dare to Dream, Austin Angels enables vulnerable foster children to succeed academically, socially, and professionally.