Since its founding in 1913, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has distinguished itself as a public service organization that boldly confronts the challenges of African Americans and hence, all Americans. Over the years, a wide range of programs addressing education, health, international involvement and the strengthening of the African American family have evolved. In realizing its mission, Delta Sigma Theta provides an extensive array of public service initiatives through its Five Point Programmatic Thrust of Economic Development, Educational Development, International Awareness, Physical and Mental Health, and Political Awareness and Involvement.

 

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

National economic trends, such as unstable employment, the threat to Social Security as we know it, and the widening gap between wealth and poverty are the basis for the development of the Financial Fortitude, the current Economic Development Program Initiative of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Financial Fortitude is a process that will help program participants to set and define goals, develop a plan to achieve them, and to put the plan into action. The process serves as a blueprint to address all aspects of personal finance.

 

EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Dr. Jeanne L. Noble GEMS (GROWING AND EMPOWERING MYSELF SUCCESS-FULLY) Institute is to develop strong, confident and respectful young ladies and prepare them to take an active role in their success and society. The objective of the GEMS Institute Committee is to serve as a motivational tool targeting African American female teenagers resulting in an increased knowledge and awareness of issues and concerns affecting women today. 

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         The GEMS Institute is designed for:

• Young women who have potential but need guidance, support and skills to achieve success

• Young women who are interested in developing leadership skills

• Young women who are actively pursuing college/and or career options

• Young women who need encouragement and support in pursuit of higher learning

• Young women identified by schools, churches, youth groups and/or former Delta Academy participants

 

PHYSICAL & MENTAL HEALTH

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Summit VI:Health Issues that Impact Women of African Descent is a national program designed to heighten awareness of the increasing incidence and mortality rates of diabetes, heart disease and obesity among African American women. In Our Journey to Wellness our chapter is committing our bodies to the physical and mental health call to action. This  initiative addresses the challenges of living holistic and healthy lives. Members have actively engaged in physical fitness and are taking an active interest in the welfare of their health.

 

INTERNATIONAL AWARENESS AND INVOLVEMENT

This committee is actively involved in establishing initiatives focusing on the African Diaspora. Nationally, the sorority's main International programs are the Mary Help of the Sick Mission Hospital, the Cherette School in Haiti, among other initiatives.Our chapter, in collaboration with Hope for Liberia, the sororities of the Divine 9, and community members collected items that were shipped to Liberia.  

 

POLITICAL AWARENESS AND INVOLVEMENT

Our major emphasis is voter registration and legislation affecting health, education, childcare and international issues. This committee provides pertinent legislative updates to chapter members and community groups, as well as information on public policy and civil rights activities. It keeps abreast of the annual National Social Action Commission Plan and identifies projects for chapter implementation.