Local Philanthropy

LThe Fort Lauderdale Alumnae Association is dedicated to helping the community through the following local philanthropy events.

We are participating in a fundraising walk with the local chapter of National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) on Saturday, October 7, 2023.  NAMI is one of six non-profit organizations that KKG has partnered with that are working to effectively address mental health topics and needs with compassion, authenticity and respect.  NAMI provides advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives.

If you would like to donate to our fundraising effort for the Broward Chapter of NAMI, you can do so here:  https://www.namiwalks.org/team/60768

We will be volunteering at Wilton Manors Elementary School again this year. Similar to last year, we will incorporate our mental health philanthropy by reading books to the children about social-emotional learning.  ~ Sandie Tozzie, RIF Chair

 
"The students had so much fun in the activity centers, loved the goodies, and are excited about having their very own books.  Thank you, thank you! " ~ Mrs. Jackson and her 1st grade class
 

A nnumber of alumnae participated in the Ft. Lauderdale Beach Sweep cleanup event in May 2023 to help collect litter from Ft. Lauderdale beach.

In addition to local philanthropy, our association supports the KKG Foundation and provides a biannual scholarship through the Barbara Marko Foundation, which was created in memory of a local alumna. 

Our Heels & Deals Silent Auction was held for 5 years and raised $10,000.  Those proceeds benefited the KKG Foundation and GIRLS Academy Fund.