SPRING 2024 Volume LXXI
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THE NEWSLETTER OF THE ALPHA GAMMA DELTA FOUNDATION
WELCOME
TO OUR LOYAL DONORS
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Alpha Gamma Delta is loving, leading and lasting thanks to our loyal donors. This newsletter is published to share your impact, and to thank you for believing in our Foundation’s mission of providing essential support for women’s education, philanthropy and leadership.
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organizations, and its importance cannot be overstated. Food distributions take place at schools, eliminating time and transportation barriers. Redwood Empire has led the way and celebrates its 15th anniversary of the program this year. As one of 28 organizations that received a Fighting Hunger Grant last year, the funding Redwood Empire received from the Foundation went directly to schools where 70% of students qualified for Free and Reduced Price Meals. Alpha Gam's partnership with Redwood Empire extends beyond our donors’ generosity, as our collegiate sisters at Delta Rho-Sonoma State University, volunteer to make a hands-on difference.
SERVING WITH HEART Redwood Empire Food Bank in Santa Rosa, CA, is a philanthropic leader, breaking down barriers and making nutritious food more accessible through their School Pantry Program. The school pantry model is new to many fighting hunger
“The support we receive from Alpha Gamma Delta ensures that homes in our community most vulnerable to hunger can access our local safety net, improving the health of families in need,” said Grant Manager Hayley Benjamin. Our philanthropic focus impacts all communities and touches all generations, and the need continues to grow. Whether through charitable gifts or hands-on service, our sisterhood’s dedication to fighting hunger is ever-present and inspiring.
Our Foundation volunteer grant evaluators are busy right now evaluating more than 250 grant applications from organizations throughout North America, a 129% increase from last year. Give today to help us meet this need. www.alphagammadeltafoundation.org | 1