To celebrate the 70th anniversary of its founding — as well as its 50th anniversary donor event — Kappa Guild Inc. will hold its annual donor event on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Baltimore Hebrew Congregation, 7401 Park Heights Ave. in Pikesville.

For seven decades, the Baltimore-based guild has brought women together to improve the quality of care for critically ill children and children with special needs. From its inception, the guild’s purpose was “helping children in need,” a phrase that became its mission statement.

Among the 25 organizations that benefit from the guild are the University of Maryland Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Sinai Hospital’s Herman and Walter Samuelson Children’s Hospital, the Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital and Mercy Medical Center. Kappa Guild has also funded equipment for pediatric and/or NICUs at local hospitals such as St. Agnes, St. Joseph Medical Center, Greater Baltimore Medical Center, as well as the Rose of Sharon Equestrian School. In addition, funds send needy children to summer camps like the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America’s Camp Oasis and Lions Camp Merrick, which is primarily for children with diabetes.

At this year’s donor event, Kappa Guild will distribute checks to recipients and will honor past presidents, including its first president, Sally Rifkin. For information, contact Sheila Mentz at 410-484-8215.