KNOXVILLE - In an unprecedented season in which a global pandemic brought hardships and losses for virtually everyone, for our at-risk children, the most vulnerable in our community, the toll was even greater. Childhelp Tennessee has deep gratitude for our loyal supporters throughout this difficult period, and one organization in particular, that found a way to make a significant impact on vital mental health services.

On Wednesday, September 1st, the University of Tennessee Kappa Delta Chapter will present Childhelp Tennessee with a donation of over $30,000 in support of Childhelp Tennessee Mental Health Services. The official check presentation will be held at 9:30 AM at the Childhelp Tennessee offices, 623 Lindsay Place, Knoxville, Tennessee 37919 and will conclude by 9:45 AM. Due to the weather forecast, the presentation will be held inside the Childhelp Center. Please bring a mask with you as our facility is a mask required facility at this time due to the COVID-19 Delta variant.

Kappa Delta’s generous donation enables Childhelp to add a much-needed third mental health therapist to serve at-risk, neglected and abused children in Knox County. In 2020, in spite of a nearly 60% decline in reported cased to the TN Department of Children services, a total of 1,661 youths received Childhelp services as 1127 counseling and medical treatments along with1018 advocacy services were provided.

Kappa Delta has an active philanthropic arm. The sorority is committed to providing all members opportunities and experiences for personal and professional growth and lifetime learning - inspiring members to be active leaders, responsible citizens and engaged members of the community.

UTK Chancellor Donde Plowman, UTK Vice Chancellor for Student Life Frank Cuevas, Knox County District Attorney Charme Allen, Childhelp Tennessee staff and members of the UTK Kappa Delta Chapter will be in attendance for the presentation and press conference.