Chapter Philanthropy and Service

The Fort Worth Chapter provides scholarships to TCU Gamma Psi chapter members in need.

In 2019, we awarded two scholarships - the Fort Worth Alumnae Chapter Scholarship and the Patsy Ellis Roach Scholarship.  Both went to deserving TCU Gamma Psi Chapter members.

For 20 years, we held an annual Pink Ribbon Luncheon.  The luncheon celebrated survivors and further promoted breast cancer awareness in the North Texas community.  We raised and donated more than $125,000 to the ZTA Foundation because of our success at the luncheon. 

The life of Patsy Ellis Roach was truly a testimony to the high ideal expressed in the creed of Zeta Tau Alpha that “love is the greatest of all things.”  Patsy was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, teacher, volunteer, and friend throughout her short years.  Her sweet and caring spirit was filled with love for her family, friends, sorority sisters, and community.  In turn, she was beloved by all who knew her.  Patsy’s laugh was infectious, and her enthusiasm boundless.  When she was diagnosed with breast cancer, she knew it was a challenge she would meet.  She faced her fears with an optimistic determination, which gave hope to her family and friends.  The prognosis for her future was excellent.

After a senseless, violent death shortened her precious, valiant life, the grief of family and friends became an expression of love when they founded a scholarship fund in her memory.  Contributions began pouring in from those whose lives she touched, and the Patsy Ellis Roach Scholarship Fund was established.  The scholarship is given to a qualified member of the Gamma Psi Chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha at Texas Christian University.  Qualifications are based on love and service commitment to sisters, friends, and other members of the TCU and Fort Worth communities, academic dedication, and demonstrated need.