LOCAL PROGRAMS

The Milwaukee Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has established itself as a premier public service organization that focuses on the problems that affect African AmericTans. The Milwaukee Alumnae Chapter designed its programs from the national model, The Five Point Program Thrust, established by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. The program addresses many areas which are focused on strengthening African American life and the African American family.

The FIVE POINT PROGRAM THRUST consists of Mental and Physical Health, Educational Development, Economic Development, International Awareness and Involvement, and Political Awareness and Involvement. Listed below are the specific programs that Milwaukee Alumnae has developed and implemented in each area.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH

Women's Day
Gathering of Women
The International Day of Service
Blood Pressure Screenings
Health Fairs

EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy
Delta's Young Readers
Self Awareness and Self Esteem (SASE)
Science and Everyday Experiences (SEE)
College Fair
Delta Memorial Endowment Fund, Inc. (DMEF)

*Delta Memorial Endowment Fund Scholarship Application

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Financial Planning Workshops
Business of the Month

INTERNATIONAL AWARENESS AND INVOLVEMENT

Dental Hygiene project for African children
Books and Supplies project for schools in Africa
Project to provide cement to build schools in Africa
MAAMA Project
Tsunami Disaster Relief Effort
Hurricane Relief Fund

POLITICAL AWARENESS AND INVOLVEMENT

Public Policy and Legislation awareness both locally and nationally
Delta Days at the Nation's Capitol
Delta Days at the State Capitol
Delta Days at Milwaukee City Hall
Voter Education and Registration
Candidate Forums
Political Advocacy

 

 

 

 



 


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