Philanthropy

From the time of our founding, Alpha Delta Pi has believed in the importance of giving back to our community. A dedication to philanthropy guides our members to spend time in the service of those who need it most. Our international organization’s commitment to Ronald McDonald House Charities has led to the donation of over $15,000,000 over the course of our partnership. More than 350 Ronald McDonald Houses in 64 countries help keep families with seriously ill or injured children together when they need it most by offering them a comfortable, temporary residence in proximity to a medical facility.

We are proud of our long-standing relationship with RMHC. Since our partnership began in 1979, Alpha Delta Pi has contributed more than $20,500,000 to this worthwhile organization. Every semester, Tau holds two major philanthropy events. In October of 2024, we hosted “Chicken N Fries with ADPi,” a popular event where our beloved chef Josh made chicken tenders and fries that we sold to raise money for RMHC. This event raised over $14,000 for RMHC! In February of 2025, we hosted a second philanthropy called Pancakes with ADPi, selling pancakes to raise money for RMHC. During the 2024-2025 school year, Tau raised over $30,000! Also, our members regularly travel to Kansas City to volunteer at the Ronald McDonald Houses located downtown. We cook and package hundreds of meals for the families staying in these homes. Being so close to Ronald McDonald Houses is a unique feature of Tau, one that we cherish because it means we can grow closer to our philanthropy.

One of the four points on our cherished diamond is “service.” At Alpha Delta Pi, members not only support a philanthropy; they also support their community. In the fall of 2023, our women earned the most community service hours across all Panhellenic chapters. Overall, we had an average of 9.6 hours per chapter member. From the Lawrence Humane Society to the Elizabeth B. Ballard Community Center, giving back is at the core of what it means to be an ADPi.