Five Point Program Thrust
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide assistance and support through established programs in local communities throughout the world. A sisterhood of more than 200,000 predominately Black college educated women, the Sorority currently has over 900 chapters located in the United States, England, Japan (Tokyo and Okinawa), Germany, the Virgin Islands, Bermuda, the Bahamas and the Republic of Korea. The major programs of the sorority are based upon the organization's Five Point Thrust of:
- Economic Development
- Educational Development
- International Awareness and Involvement
- Physical and Mental Health
- Political Awareness and Involvement
The Sorority was founded in 1913 by 22 students at Howard University. These young women wanted to use their collective strength to promote academic excellence; to provide scholarships; to provide support to the underserved; educate and stimulate participation in the establishment of positive public policy; and to highlight issues and provide solutions for problems in their communities.
The organizational structure and governance of the Sorority is invested in the Grand Chapter, which meets in National Convention biennially. Regional Conferences are held in the seven geographic regions of the organization during non-convention years. In the interim, the Executive Board, consisting of elected and appointed members, acts to establish and implement policies, as needed. A paid professional staff, under the leadership of the Executive Director, operates the National Headquarters office in Washington, D.C.
The Denver Alumnae Chapter aligns its programs with the Five Point Program Thrust as governed by the Grand Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Efforts within our community include:
- Delteens - We work with high school age girls to promote education, health and self-esteem.
- Betty Shabazz Delta Academy - This National program focuses on middle school age girls to instill goals, focus on education as well as self-esteem
- Sister-to-Sister Breast Cancer Awareness - We work to ensure that women and men know how to check for breast cancer and know the risks.
- African American Breast Cancer Survival Support Group - With the support of the Komen Foundation, we have developed a support group for women and men affected by breast cancer.
- Delta Day at State Capitol - This annual event is the time when we ensure the legislators know who we are and what we stand for.
- Scholarships - Annually we award approximately six deserving women scholarships ranging from $500 - $4,000
Educational Development
Scholarships awarded to African American Girls who are graduating from
High Schools in the Metro Denver area wth a 3.0 grade point average on a four point scale.
Betty Shabazz Delta Academy Chair
Delta GEMS - Growing and Empowering Myself
International Awareness and Involvement
Each year we impact an issue regarding helath that significantly affects African Americans
Physical and Mental Health
Sister to Sister Breast Cancer Awareness and Support Groups
Faith to Be Healthy:
Walking, Health Workshops, aerobics, golf
Political Awareness and Involvement
Voter Registration
Delt Day at the Colorado State Capital