Delta Tau fundraiser brings comfort, joy during holidays

Nov 17 2009 - 1:04am | Amanda Givens

Delta Tau Delta fraternity members believe the holidays are a better time to give than receive.

The fraternity is working with the Hays County Child Protective Board to earn donations to help purchase Christmas presents for children in protective custody.

“The holidays really bring out the best in us and our philanthropic efforts,” said Derek Nelson, Interfraternity Council president. “While we do community service events year-round, there are simply more opportunities around the holidays.”

The fraternity is conducting its last fundraising raffle from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday in The Quad.

The Hays County Child Protective Board helps children by providing for needs that go unmet without additional help.

Funds the Hays County Child Protective Board have raised in the past has gone to medical needs not covered by the state, clothing and school supplies.

The children benefiting from the raffle have been victims of abuse and neglect.

The Delta Tau Delta fraternity is raffling off an iPod Touch as well as two $25 pizza gift certificates.

The fraternity is selling turkey sandwiches and provides information about Child Protective Services.

Anna Farr, vice chair of the Hays County Child Protective Board, said members are grateful for the help Delta Tau Delta has provided.

“The fraternity has taken all of the responsibility. We are so appreciative,” Farr said.

Cesar Limones, Delta Tau Delta member, said the fraternity expects a large turnout Tuesday.

“I think we raised more than $400 today,” said Limones, industrial engineering junior.  “It actually ended early because we ran out of turkey.”

June Hankins, member of Hays County Child Protective Board, said it has been wonderful to have the fraternity organizing the awareness on campus.

“People would be shocked if they realized how many children every year enter the child protective system,” Hankins said. “We need all the help we can get so we can meet all of our needs.”

Hankins said information on how to get involved in efforts to protect children through Child Protective Services can be found at the fundraising tables.

Ryan Sheffield, Delta Tau Delta president, did not return calls for comment.

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