Description

Delta Sigma Theta is an international non-profit public service organization. A wide range of programs address education, health, international development, and strengthening of the African American family and the community at large. Delta Sigma Theta provides public service initiatives through its Five-Point Program Thrust of Economic Development, Educational Development, International Awareness and Involvement, Physical and Mental Health, and Political Awareness and Involvement.

Mission Statement

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is an organization of college-educated women committed to the constructive development of its members and to public service with a primary focus on the Black community. Public service focus is through its Five-Point Program Thrust of Economic Development, Educational Development, International Awareness and Involvement, Physical and Mental Health, and Political Awareness and Involvement.

Programs

Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy, "Embracing Girl Power on Purpose," focuses on current issues and trends of middle school aged young women age 11-14. The Delta Academy program is organized by the Sorority’s Five-Point Programmatic Thrust and places emphasis to ensure that young girls are ready, prepared to be leaders in the ever-changing world of the 21st Century, through science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

EMBODI (Empowering Males to Build Opportunities for Developing Independence) is designed and focuses on the plight of African American males. The STEM base program is to empower young men of color, ages 13 – 17, with life skills and build opportunities for developing independence and success through educational support and professional guidance.

Accomplishments

1. Held an engaging, interactive educational 9 week Youth Initiative Program Series with 98% attendance rate. Received two 2019 National Convention of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Exemplary Chapter Program Awards - 3rd Place for EMBODI and Honorable Mention for Delta Academy.

2. Solano Valley Alumnae Chapter has awarded academic scholarships in the amount of $13,000 to 11 deserving high school senior young ladies.

Funding Goals

$500 Chromebooks-  Currently women and people of color are underrepresented in STEM jobs we hope to provide students in our program an opportunity to prepare and develop skills needed in the STEM fields. SVA plans to raise money for Chromebooks for students to use to learn how to code using code.org curriculum.  Students will learn HTML/CSS and learn how to build a website.