Centre sorority’s philanthropic focus leads to national recognition
Greek Life at Centre College offers students an opportunity to make lifelong friends while honing leadership and team-building skills that pay dividends long after graduation.
It also fosters a commitment to the larger community through philanthropy. All Greek chapters on campus raise money for worthy causes locally and nationally, and last academic year, one Centre group’s fundraising efforts drew national recognition.
Centre’s Beta Phi Chapter raised more than $32,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, earning the top spot among all Tri Delta chapters of its size. The sorority earned the designation as Tri Delta’s top-performing Blue Chapter — one with 75 members or fewer — by raising $8,000 more than the previous year.
“Our increase is due to a shift in overall attitude toward philanthropy,” said incoming chapter president Dolce Dillard, class of 2026 . “Making our events fun and accessible is a key component. It encourages broader participation across campus, and our members get involved not because they have to, but because they genuinely want to.”
Tri Delta’s efforts combined creative new ideas with time-honored traditions. Popular events included DHOP, an all-you-can-eat pancake night, and the lively DDDJ’s battle, where students took the stage with their best dance moves and DJ sets. The chapter also continued its Sincerely Yours letter-writing campaign, a longtime favorite that draws support from family, friends and alumnae.
In addition to on-campus fundraisers, alumnae continue to give back each year, a reflection of the lasting connection members feel to the chapter and the sorority’s nationwide commitment to support St. Jude.
Centre’s Tri Delta chapter is already looking ahead to the upcoming school year. Members are planning new events and strategies to build on their success and continue making an impact.
“Continuing the attitude shift around philanthropy and the ‘why’ behind it is important,” Dillard said. “We have some big shoes to fill, but I think the momentum we've built over the past two years will play a big role in helping us carry that mindset forward as a chapter.”
