In 1954, Delta Zeta adopted Gallaudet College (now University) in Washington, D.C. as their national philanthropy benefactor. This is the only educational institution in the world devoted exclusively to educating the deaf and has a primary school, a secondary school, and an institution of higher learning. Originally, our project was to help furnish the school library; this was accomplished by 1960. As the cost of Gallaudet increased, so did the need for assistance in other fields. Delta Zeta will continue to assist Gallaudet as long as there is a need, and this will fulfill our committment to the philanthropic goals to support the speech and hearing impaired.