We University of Oklahoma Kappa Alpha Theta's host a major philanthropic event every fall. The annual KATs Making Tracks 5K run is held on Family Weekend. All proceeds from entrance fees and t-shirt sales benefit the local CASA chapter (Court Appointed Special Advocates), Theta's national philanthropy. In fall of 2008, Theta raised and donated over $20,000 to the local CASA chapter from this event alone!

For more information about entering our run or tennis tournament, or if your business is interested in sponsoring this event or making donations, please contact our chapter Service Chair.

CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates, is Theta's National Philanthropy. This special program aids in the removal of abandoned, abused, or neglected children from the frightening world of court systems and foster care. A CASA volunteer, called an advocate, is literally the child's voice in the court since they represent them to the judge as well as the entire system. CASA's main goal is to get these needy children in stable, safe homes, and out of a system that doesn't always have their best interests in mind. Theta collegiate and alumnae chapters across the nation donate millions of dollars to this organization.

The Fraternity's philanthropic arm, the Kappa Alpha Theta Foundation, supports the Fraternity's educational programs as well as CASA. The Foundation awards more than $200,000 each year in graduate and undergraduate scholarships for Theta members.

Alongside various work with CASA, different groups within the chapter regularly perform community service projects. Monthly projects have included helping at a children's carnival in Oklahoma City, hosting a safe trick or treat for children near Lake Thunderbird State Park, and preparing Easter Baskets for patients at Children's Hospital in OKC. /p>