Chapter Service—A Synopsis

Chapter Highlights: Programs and Initiatives

The Atlanta Alumnae Chapter promotes its vision by providing exemplary public service through implementing initiatives that parallel the sorority's Five-Point Program Thrust and Social Action focus. Among Five-Point Program initiatives during the current 2007-2009 biennium are the following:

Economic Development
    Initiatives provided economic empowerment experiences for youth (Delta Academy and Delta GEMS) and seniors by partnering with community agencies.
   Exhibits and workshops helped community members learn how to make, maintain, and grow their money.

               
    Educational Development
    The Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy and Delta GEMS are currently serving 66 girls aged 11-18.
        Academy sessions are held once monthly at Bunche Middle School. With a major focus on mathematics, science, and technology, the Academy also provides experiences to develop presentation and leadership skills.
        Another program component has been Economic Empowerments with a bank manager and other resource persons.
        A trip to Tuskegee University permitted students and their parents to become familiar with an institution of high of education, its accessibility, and some historical perspectives.
   2007-2009 Scholarship Awards totaled $26,000 for 13 scholarship recipients, deserving seniors in the Atlanta Public Schools.

           
    International Awareness and Involvement
    Kwanzaa presentation to Delta Academy and Delta GEMS
   Participation in global project to drill water wells in Africa

 

    Physical and Mental Health
    Annual From the Heart Walk
   Annual Health Fair
   Monthly education presentations – diabetes, hypertension, cancer, and mental health
   Thanksgiving Kroger Gift Card Drive for needy families
   Christmas Wal-mart Gift Card Drive for needy families

 

    Political Awareness and Involvement and Social Action Advocacy Efforts
    Delta Days in the Nation's Capital, a legislative initiative
   Deputy Registrar Training to permit chapter members to participate in voter registration
   Voter Registration Drive
   Habitat for Humanity – active participation in house construction