5-POINT PROGRAMMATIC THRUST

Since its establishment, Delta Sigma Theta has clearly established itself as a public service organization that strives to confront the problems 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 emerged and evolved. In realizing its mission, Delta Sigma Theta provides an extensive array of public service through its Five-Point Program Thrust.

  • ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

    Economic Development focuses on promoting financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and economic empowerment within communities.  Programs may include financial planning workshops, career development initiatives, and support for small businesses.  


    The Financial Fortitude initiative is comprised of ten components and provides a collaboration of information from major economic corporations and other well-known financial institutions. The ten components include: Goal Setting, Financial Planning, Budgeting, Debt Management, Savings & Investments, Retirement Planning, Homeownership, Insurance, Estate Planning, and Entrepreneurship.

  • EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

    Educational development and achievement have always been among the highest priorities of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. The Wilberforce Alumnae Chapter strives to demonstrate our commitment to the achievement of our community with the following programs and initiatives:


    ·        Delta Academy


    ·        EMBODI


    ·        Isabel Askew Continuing Education
            Scholarship


    ·        WAC Family Scholarship 


    ·        Dazzling Diva Day Scholarship Fundraiser

  • INTERNATIONAL AWARENESS & INVOLVEMENT

    International Awareness and Involvement emphasizes global engagement and understanding, often through partnerships with international organizations, and initiatives focused on addressing global issues.  Programs may include fundraising for international projects, promoting cultural exchange, and raising awareness about global challenges.  

  • PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH

    Physical and Mental Health focuses on promoting healthy lifetimes addressing health disparities, and raising awareness about critical health issues particularly within the Black community.  Activities may include health screenings, educational campaigns on chronic diseases, and mental health awareness programs.  

  • POLITICAL AWARENESS AND INVOLVEMENT

    Political Awareness and Involvement encourages civic engagement, voter registration, and advocacy for social justice.  Programs may include voter educations drives, advocacy campaigns on policy issues and initiatives to address voter suppression.  


    On March 3, 1913, nearly six weeks after its founding, several Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Founders marched in the historic Suffragist March under the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. banner, the Sorority’s first public act. In this day, voting rates are low.  We advocate for voters to utilize their right to vote. Each of Delta’s programmatic initiatives has an advocacy component that is implemented under social action.