Five-Point Programmatic Thrust
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 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.
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Serves as a blueprint to address all aspects of personal finances.
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Comprised of ten components and provides a collaboration of information from major economic corporations and other well-known financial institutions.
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The ten components include: Goal Setting, Financial Planning, Budgeting, Debt Management, Savings & Investments, Retirement Planning, Homeownership, Insurance, Estate Planning, and Entrepreneurship.
Educational Development
Delta Academy
The Delta Academy was created out of an urgent sense that bold action was needed to save our young females (ages 11-14) from the perils of academic failure, low self-esteem, and crippled futures. The Delta Academy encompasses many educational programs for at risk youth between the ages of 11 through 14. The major emphasis is on mathematics, science and technology designed to assist these youth via mentoring, educational activities and service learning opportunities.
Dr. Jeanne L. Noble Delta GEMS Institute (Delta GEMS)
The Delta GEMS program is designed to provide interactive lessons, activities, and opportunities for self-reflection and individual growth in adolescent girls aged 14-18 in grades 9-12. Through interactive sessions, youth participants will be provided with the tools that enable girls to sharpen and enhance their skills to achieve high levels of academic success; to assist girls in proper goal setting and planning for their futures high school and beyond; and to create compassionate, caring, and community minded young women by actively involving them in service learning and community service opportunities.
EMBODI
The EMBODI (Empowering Males to Build Opportunities for Developing Independence) program is designed to refocus the efforts of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., with the support and action of other major organizations, on the plight of African-American males. EMBODI addresses issues related to STEM education, culture, self-efficacy, leadership, physical and mental health, healthy lifestyles choices, character, ethics, relationships, college readiness, fiscal management, civic engagement and service learning. The Orange County Alumnae Chapter will continue to expand our commitment in empowering young African-American males with life skills and access to build opportunities for developing independence for success.​
International Awareness
and Involvement
Sanford Alumnae Chapter supports initiatives such as World AIDS Day, along with our seven approved National Projects in Africa and Haiti such as Mary Help of the Sick Mission Hospital, I Can Fly High School International, Muindi Mbingu Boys Secondary School, Adelaide Tambo School, Delta House/Vashti Village, Training Resources in Early Education (T.R.E.E.), Cherette Elementary SchoolDelta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated on Cynthia M.A. ButlerMcIntyre Campus.
Physical and Mental Health
DeltaCare
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is uniquely positioned to impact not only the well-being of its membership, but also the families and communities we serve. The DeltaCare initiative is an internal wellness initiative under the programmatic thrust of Physical and Mental Health. It was created to promote self-care through physical wellness, emotional wellness, and awareness/advocacy.
Political Awareness and Involvement
The Political Awareness and Involvement Thrust is realized through Social Action within the organization. This Thrust is manifested by the Social Action activities nationally, regionally and locally through chapters. Through Social Action, we are committed to bringing awareness of the voting process, issues impacting our community, and the importance of voting rights. We as a chapter host literature drives; seminars and panel discussion; promote voter education; and social media campaigns.
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