Since its inception, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has clearly established itself as a public service organization that strives to confront the problems of all Americans, with a special emphasis on the African American community. In realizing its mission, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. provides an extensive array of public service through its Five-Point Program Thrust of Economic Development, Educational Development, International Awareness and Involvement, Physical and Mental Health, and Political Awareness and Involvement.
Since our charter in December of 1997, the dynamic ladies of the Denbigh Alumnae Chapter have been dedicated to implementing the sorority’s Five-Point Program Thrust throughout our community. Below are some of our public service programs, activities and initiatives.
Economic Development
- Adopt-A-Spot
- IMPACT Day of Service
- Co-sponsor of One City Celebration (formerly the North District Food Drive)
- Red Kettle Campaign (Salvation Army)
- Thanksgiving baskets
- Teen pregnancy workshops
- Annual Deltas Walk Against Domestic Violence
- Dashing Thru with the Deltas
Educational Development
- Annual High Tea scholarship presentation & fundraiser
- Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy .:. mentor young ladies aged 11 to 14 years
- Dr. Jeanne L. Noble Delta GEMS – Growing and Empowering Myself Successfully .:. mentor young ladies aged 14 to 18 years
- EMBODI: Empowering Males to Build Opportunities for Developing Independence .:. mentor young men aged 13 to 17 years
- Co-sponsor of Megagenesis annual college fair
- Mentorship and tutoring
- Jabberwock Debutante Cotillion
- SAT and college prep workshops
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International Awareness & Involvement
- Dollars for Darfur
- Stop Hunger Now
- Dolls for Haiti
- World AIDS Day
Physical & Mental Health
Political Awareness & Involvement
- Delta Days at the General Assembly & Nation’s Capital
- Voter registration
- Co-sponsor area Restoration of Rights Clinics
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Denbigh Alumnae Chapter is a lifetime member of the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. and supports the following organizations and initiatives:
- American Cancer Society
- American Heart Association
- Clean water for Haiti
- Kingsley House
- Menchville House local women’s shelter
- NAACP and NAACP ACT-SO
- Newport News Free Clinic
- Relay for Life
- Toys for Tots
- United Negro College Fund
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Awards & Honors
- The Newport News Chapter of The Links honored Denbigh Alumnae Chapter for transformational service at its 60th Anniversary Celebration (February 2012).
- Denbigh Alumnae Chapter received the South Atlantic Region 2010 Public Service Award.
- Denbigh Alumnae Chapter member Shameka Pollard named the 2010 Advisor of the year (Omicron Tau) at our 50th National Convention.
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