Programs

Since its founding in 1913 Delta Sigma Theta has clearly 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 development, and 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 Program Thrust of Economic Development, Educational Development, International Awareness and Involvement, Physical and Mental Health, and Political Awareness and Involvement.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:

• Financial Fortitude: Smart Women Finish Rich

EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

• Delta Academy
• Delta GEMS – Growing and Empowering Myself Successfully
• EMBODI: Empowering Males to Build Opportunities for Developing Independence

INTERNATIONAL AWARENESS AND INVOLVEMENT:

• Mary Help of the Sick Mission Hospital (formerly Thika Memorial Hospital)

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH:

• Healthy Lifestyle: Total Woman: Mind, Body, and Spirit

POLITICAL AWARENESS AND INVOLVEMENT:

• Delta Days in the Nations Capital
• Delta Days at the United Nations
• Voting Rights