Tri Kappa
Kappa Kappa Kappa, Inc., commonly known as Tri Kappa is a women's philanthropic organization with chapters throughout the U.S. state of Indiana. It has approximately 10,000 members in more than 140 chapters.
History
Tri Kappa was founded in 1901 in Indianapolis, Indiana by seven students at the Girls' Classical School. Each of the founders was to create a Tri Kappa chapter in her hometown. The organization is distinctive in that it is limited to the state of Indiana.
Purposes
Tri Kappa chapters support local philanthropic project and raise money collectively for statewide projects. Notable philanthropic projects include:
- The Tri Kappa Art Collection housed at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
- Support of Riley Hospital for Children
- Support of the Ronald McDonald House
- Support of the Hoosier Salon
- College Scholarships
- Gifted and talented programs at Purdue University, Indiana State University, Rose-Hulman, and the Indiana Academy at Ball State University.
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