The Delta Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation was established in 1967 in honor of our Fiftieth Anniversary. Through grants and loans, the Foundation assists members and their children to complete their education or continue with graduate studies. The Educational Foundation also provides funding for educational programs and leadership training for undergraduate members and advisors.
The mission of the foundation is to support the purpose of the sorority by:
- Assisting members through scholarships and grants.
- Supporting educational programs to develop leadership, study, social, and other group and individual skills.
- Encouraging unselfish service and philanthropic giving.
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The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the official philanthropy of the Sorority since 1958, is the recipient of funds raised by chapters to support research to find a cure for CF and to improve the quality of life for the 30,000 children and young adults with disease. In 1992 scientists described the gene that, when mutated, causes CF; however, a cure for CF has not yet been found. In appreciation of the Sorority fundraising efforts, the CFF named a research fellowship in honor of Delta Phi Epsilon. Over one million dollars has been raised to date for the CFF through Delta Phi Epsilon.
ANAD (anorexia-nervosa and associated disorders) is a national organization dedicated to alleviating problems of anorexia and other eating disorders. Its methods include education, newsletters, counseling, self-help groups, and providing funds for research. Delta Phi Epsilon is the only one of 26 National Panhellenic Council Sororities to sponsor an organization whose sole purpose is to alleviate eating disorders. The ANAD Candlelight Vigil as been selected as Delta Phi Epsilon's International Service Day Event, in order to raise awareness of dangers of eating disorders. Chapters and alumnae associations throughout the United States and Canada host ANAD Candlelight Vigils. ANAD and Delta Phi Epsilon will work together to provide each chapter with resources to assist with hosting a vigil and for offering additional educational programs on eating disorders.
