Recognizing changing needs, in 1958, Alpha Xi Delta turned to work to prevent juvenile delinquency. In addition, all college and alumane groups were encouraged to undertake related local philanthropies. Alpha Xi Delta's philanthropic work has always involved children's causes. Alpha Xi Delta was one of the first three women's groups to charter a Foundation for its philanthropies and educational efforts. Leadership development, essential to the stregth of our democratic society, is among the Foundation's objectives.
Foundation offers scholarships and grants to help members realize their potential.
Alpha Kappa Chapter of Alpha Xi Delta at Kansas State University begun in 1920 when permissions was granted to establish an Alpha Xi Delta chapter at Kansas State. Twenty girls were selcted and were known as the charter group. The chapter was greatly indebted to Miss Grace Derby, a beloved librarian, who acted as a faculty sponsor and was always on hand to advise and encourage. Chapter meetings were held in, the home of Majorie N. Parker and in a house at the corner of 16th and Leavenworth where several of the girls lived. It was a memorable day in June 1922, when the installation ceremony was held in the homw of Mrs. Fred Colburn.