History of Tri Kappa
Tri Kappa is a unique philanthropic organization because it exists only within the boundaries of the state of Indiana. The organization was founded in 1901 in Indianapolis by a group of seven young ladies at the Girls' Classical School founded by May Wright Sewall. Each was to begin a chapter in her hometown. From these humble beginnings, Tri Kappa has grown to 146 active chapters and 124 associate chapters with almost 11,000 members.
Each Tri Kappa chapter has special projects in its community for charity, culture, and education. Local chapters also support statewide projects. The James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for children has received contributions of over $1 million and thousands of Riley dolls since it began in 1922. Tri Kappa also supports the Ronald McDonald House.
Tri Kappa supports the Hoosier Salon and awards fine arts scholarships. The Tri Kappa Art Collection, with almost 100 paintings by artists from Indiana, is on permanent loan to Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute, Indiana.
Scholarships of over $5 million have been given since 1913 . Tri Kappa now gives scholarships in the areas of academics, fine arts, and to non-traditional students. Tri Kappa also supports an emergency fund for students-in-need at twenty-seven Indiana colleges and universities.
Gifted and talented programs at Purdue University, Indiana State University, Rose-Hulman, and the Indiana Academy of Ball State University receive support from Tri Kappa. A contribution is made for expenses for the winning team of the state competition for "We the People" to attend national competition at Washington, D.C. This program is designed to engage high school students in a rigorous six-week study of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
Each year local chapters and state Tri Kappa give over $1.3 million to its endeavors of charity, culture and education. Since 1901 Tri Kappa members have donated untold hours and millions of dollars to projects in the state of Indiana.
Current Events
Nut and Candy Orders can be placed online via our order form: click here for our order form!
Important Information for ordering
- Items are in 1 lb packages, unless otherwise noted on the form.
- make your checks or money orders payable to Delta Kappa and send to: Tri Kappa Nut Order P.O. Box 247 Danville, IN. 46122
- Orders are due on or before Wednesday, October 13th
- Questions may be directed to Terri McCoy at 1-877-TRI-2008
- Nut/candy orders will be available for pickup in November and non-members will be contacted of the location and date of order pickup.
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