Chapter Programs
Since its founding in 1913, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. 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 has evolved. The Mobile Alumnae Chapter of, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. provides an extensive array of public service initiatives through its Five-Point Programmatic Thrust.
Those five key areas are:
Delta GEMS
The Delta G.E.M.S. program addresses the needs of young African American women in grades 9 through 12 with a framework for the participants to discover and understand their individual brilliance by embracing the aims of the G.E.M.S. theme, Growing and Empowering Myself Successfully.
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The Delta G.E.M.S. program includes monthly workshops and outreach activities to engage young women in experiences for personal development in the areas of leadership, self-awareness, community service and college & career preparation.
The Delta G.E.M.S. Youth Initiative is designed for young women who:​
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are age 14 – 18 and in Grades 9 through 12;
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have potential, but need guidance, support and skills to achieve success;
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are interested in developing leadership skills;
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are actively pursuing college and/or career options; and
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are in need of encouragement and support in pursuit of higher learning.
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The GOALS for Delta G.E.M.S. are as follows:
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To instill the need to excel academically;
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To provide tools that enable girls to sharpen and enhance their skills to achieve high levels of academic success;
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To assist girls in proper goal setting and planning for their futures, high school and beyond; and
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To create compassionate, caring, and community minded young women and actively involve them in service advocacy and community service opportunities.
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Click here to access the Delta GEMS application.​
Delta Academy
The Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy is a unique program designed for young ladies between the ages of 11-14 years. The goals of the Delta Academy are to enhance or spark interest in math, science, technology, and/or careers where minority women are scarcely represented. The Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy’s aim is to shape well-rounded young women by focusing on African-American history, literacy, character development, healthy choices, and service learning. Many young ladies have tremendous potential; however, they are not afforded the opportunity to broaden themselves, express their curiosity, and experience new and different things early on.
In addition to building character, self-esteem, and giving back to the community through service learning, field trips are planned to museums, plays, fancy dinners, and other sites designed to enhance the knowledge of the participants in the identified focus areas. These young ladies experience endless possibilities.
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Delta Academy is designed for the following:
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Young ladies, 11 to 14 years of age, who have potential for success, but limited opportunities;
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Young ladies who are interested in developing themselves and sharpening various skills (i.e. literacy, math and science);
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Young ladies identified by schools, churches, youth groups or concerned individuals, as candidates;
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Young ladies interested in service, education, and technology;
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Young ladies who enjoy learning new things; and
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Young ladies who express interest in math, science, technology or other non-traditional careers.
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Click here to access the Delta Academy application.