Theta Makes a Difference
The Zeta Upsilon chapter makes community service and philanthropy events fun for our sisters, UTD students, and the community at large.  From working with CASA, to mentoring young women, we consider service to be one of the most important aspects of our fraternity.  This past semester, chapter members served the community by volunteering more than 400 hours.
Aside from our involvement in chapter-sponsored philanthropy events, individual members also pursue personal activities.  Currently, Thetas serve as mentors in the Richardson school district, volunteer with the Special Olympics program, and give their time on the Up ‘Til Dawn and Relay for Life planning Boards.

National Philanthropy
Kappa Alpha Theta’s national philanthropy is CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), an organization that trains volunteer advocates to serve as a voice in court for neglected and abused children.  Zeta Upsilon puts on a number of events to raise money for CASA and volunteer personally for the Collin County CASA chapter throughout the year.  Every year, chapter members give up their time and help the Collin County CASA chapter with their golf tournament and Voices for Children Gala Benefit.
To learn more about CASA, visit their national website at www.nationalcasa.org.
In the fall, Thetas and friends decorate canvas tote bags for the children of CASA to use for their personal belongings when they are going back and forth to court dates or during visits with family.  In the spring, we have also sponsored Valentine’s Day Love Notes in the UTD publication, A Modest Proposal.