Heart For Hearing and Speech
At Delta Zeta, we believe in the transformative power of philanthropy and its ability to change lives. Our Heart For Hearing and Speech program focuses on protecting hearing, raising awareness of Deaf culture and American Sign Language (ASL) and providing speech therapy and hearing aids to those who need them.
Together with our partners, the Starkey Hearing Foundation and the American Society for Deaf Children, we are committed to empowering individuals with speech and hearing needs and ensuring they can access the support and resources they need and deserve.
Making a Difference in Hearing and Speech
Delta Zeta takes immense pride in being the only global women's organization dedicated to hearing and speech. Since 1954, we have remained steadfast in our commitment to positively impacting these important causes. Our philanthropic efforts revolve around safeguarding hearing, raising awareness, and providing crucial resources for individuals seeking speech therapy and hearing aids.
Heart For Hearing and Speech Day holds a special place in our calendar. It is an annual event on the first Tuesday in May, coinciding with the start of Better Hearing and Speech Month. This inspiring event brings our sisters across the country closer together as we unite in our collective mission to make a difference.
Support Heart For Hearing and Speech
We invite you to explore our community pages to learn how you can contribute and support our Heart For Hearing and Speech goals. Your involvement can significantly impact the lives of individuals seeking speech therapy, hearing aids and resources related to hearing and speech.
By supporting our member’s Heart for Hearing and Speech efforts, you become an integral part of our mission to make a lasting difference in the quality of life for those with hearing loss or those needing speech therapy.
Hike for Hearing and Speech
Hike for Hearing and Speech is a signature Delta Zeta event that gathers sisters, family, friends and community members to support our mission of raising awareness for Hearing and Speech and supporting Starkey Hearing Foundation, our global philanthropy partner.
National Hike for Hearing and Speech events take place throughout the year in conjunction with regional Everlasting events, using indoor and outdoor hike, run or walk formats depending on the location and time of year. Hike for Hearing and Speech events also take place through Delta Zeta chapter philanthropy programming.
Starkey Hearing Foundation transforms lives by providing the gift of hearing to those in need around the world. Through our Hike for Hearing and Speech events, we amplify their mission by funding hearing aids, screenings, education and follow-up care that make it possible for individuals to connect with their communities.
We invite you to join us and be part of this powerful journey that brings hope and transformation to those who need it the most. If you want to host a Hike for Hearing and Speech event in your area, please contact Abbie Rees at [email protected].