Peer-Driven Engagement

Distributed King Kullen gift cards to 26 families and individuals in need, including recipients from Big Brothers Big Sisters, Roslyn schools, and active-duty military members.

Provides financial donations to the U.S. Blind Baseball Association to support baseball participation and adaptive sports opportunities for blind and visually impaired individuals.

Donated $1,000 to the Ronald McDonald House to fund a brunch for 42 families.

Raises and donates nearly $100,000 annually to support local charities, community organizations, and individuals in need on Long Island, including causes such as the Guide Dog Foundation, Special Olympics Long Island, and Mineola High School scholarships.

Donated $2,500 to Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Long Island to support youth mentoring services.

Conducts periodic fundraising activities including the annual Brian Saloy Memorial Golf Outing and the Taste of the Grape food and wine event, which have raised over $50,000 and over $15,000 respectively in recent years.

Donated 150 Thanksgiving turkeys to the Mary Brennan INN, 10 turkeys to St. Agnes Cathedral food pantry, and purchased full Thanksgiving dinners for 14 families, including all trimmings.

Donated $2,500 to the Special Olympics to support training and competition opportunities for athletes with intellectual disabilities.

Provided a monetary contribution to support the St. John’s Church Coat Drive.

Contributed $6,000 to the Mineola High School Scholarship Program, funding three $2,000 scholarships for deserving students.

Administers the collection of annual dues from members and alumni to fund the ongoing operations of the alumni association.

Undertakes capital improvements to the fraternity’s chapter house, including major first-floor renovations completed in summer 2017.

Organizes and mobilizes alumni volunteers and donors to support the Raising Our Game Campaign, including securing financial pledges from over 175 alumni.

Accepts and processes donations for the Delta Upsilon Capital Campaign via checks and online giving through Cornell University’s donation portal, using a designated fund number.

Functions as the official alumni governing body for the Cornell chapter of Delta Upsilon, conducting regular telephone meetings and holding at least one in-person meeting annually.

Offers housing for undergraduate members of the Delta Upsilon fraternity at Cornell and supports fellowship, activities, and communication for alumni members.

Funds pilot studies and targeted research in geriatric and specific cancer types (including colon, ovarian, breast, brain, and pancreatic cancers) through donations to the Wilmot Cancer Institute. Has awarded over $1,585,000 to support these efforts, including a $50,000 grant in 2023 for research on extracellular vesicles as biomarkers in pancreatic cancer.

Organizes and hosts recurring benefit events including the annual Ladies Golf Tournament (46 years running), Mixed Golf Tournament, Cars Against Cancer car show, and the Time Machine Music Festival to raise funds and awareness for cancer research.