Tri Kappa | Iota Chapter | Valparaiso
The Valparaiso Chapter of Tri Kappa was formed by 12 ‘girls’ on February 3, 1903. With a mission of promoting charity, education, and culture, members took on service projects like helping needy families with groceries and coal in the twenties,…
Grants
Tri Kappa invites grant applications for local non-profit groups serving ZIP codes 46383 and 46385. Application periods are in September and March, with decisions made in October and April. Each organization is encouraged to submit a request for specific funds…
Taste of Valparaiso
Our signature event of the year, the Taste features around 30 restaurants from in and around Valparaiso, Indiana. Each restaurant brings samples of some of their best eats to share with roughly 1000 participants who fill the Porter County Expo…
Scholarships
Promoting education has always been a top priority for Tri Kappa. Beginning in 1920, the Iota Chapter awarded four Valparaiso University scholarships of $42 each. Since then, the chapter has contributed almost $500,000 to support educational programs and scholarships. Scholarship…
Tri Kappa News
Fall Grant Cycle is Open
We are officially accepting Fall Grant applications for Valparaiso non-profits. Spring 2019 Grants were awarded to Dressed for School, YMCA, Hilltop, and All About Art. Every year, we are asked what we are looking for in applications. The short answer…
Time to Stock Up
Squirrels and other nut-lovers have been whispering for weeks. We’re making it official. Terri Lynn nuts are on sale again from your favorite Kappa. So, stock up for holiday treats, impromptu gifts, and your own snacking needs. If you don’t…
It’s Our Birthday!!!
Tri Kappa Iota Chapter celebrates 117 years of service today. Originally formed on February 3, 1903, the Valparaiso Chapter was the sixth chapter of Tri Kappa and originally used the Greek letter Epsilon. In 1904, with 9 chapters in the…
Community Sponsors Make the Event
Each year, Tri Kappa approaches local businesses to support our event fundraisers. We are incredibly thankful that members of our community see value in supporting the work of Tri Kappa in promoting Culture, Education, and Charity in the Valparaiso area….
2017 Spring Grants Awarded
The Tri Kappa Grant Committee just awarded $9,553 to 10 community non-profits for the Spring 2017 Grant Cycle. 24 Applications requested over $48,000….
