Economic Development Programs
National economic trends, such as unstable employment, the threat to Social Security as we know it, and the widening gap between wealth and poverty are the basis for the development of Financial Fortitude, the current Economic Development program initiative of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.
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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. Financial Fortitude is a process that will help program participants set and define goals, develop a plan to achieve them, and put the plan into action. The process serves as a blueprint to address all aspects of personal finances. The ten components include: Goal Setting, Financial Planning, Budgeting, Debt Management, Savings & Investments, Retirement Planning, Homeownership, Insurance, Estate Planning, and Entrepreneurship.
International Awareness & Involvement (IAI)
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Through the International Awareness and Involvement (IAI) programmatic thrust, Delta Sigma Theta harnesses its vast potential to impact strategically the plight of people living across the diaspora. IAI will continue to move forward in this 21st Century by strengthening our Awareness and Involvement in Africa and Haiti. Throughout the years, the Sorority has continued to use its NGO status to impact the lives of women and girls across the globe.
The five (5) primary focus areas include:
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IAI Sustainability Plan
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IAI Webinars
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World AIDS Day
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IAI Newsletter
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IAI Mission Trips
Physical and Mental Health​
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DeltaCare Initiative
The DeltaCare initiative is an internal wellness initiative under the programmatic thrust of Physical and Mental Health. As an organization of predominantly African American women, 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.It was created to promote self-care through physical wellness, emotional wellness, and awareness/advocacy. Specifically, the Red S.H.O.E. challenge is the physical health component of DeltaCare that encourages members to engage in healthy behaviors. S.H.O.E. is an acronym for Self-care, Healthy Options, and Exercise.
Social Action
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In March 1913, nearly six weeks after its founding, the Sorority participated in its first public act. Several founding members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. marched in the historic Suffragist March under the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Banner. Today, low voter turnout statistics highlight the need to continue to identify ways to include opportunities for all citizens to exercise their voting power. Each of the sorority's programmatic initiatives has an advocacy component that is implemented under the auspices of social action when it is appropriate or necessary to do so.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. continues to institute activities that address:
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Sponsoring Voter Registration and voter education programs
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Combating Voter Suppression
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The full restoration of voting rights for individuals who have paid their debt to society (ex-offenders)
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Affordable Health Care and access to quality healthcare
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Financial Literacy and Economic Empowerment
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Support for Historically Black Colleges and Universities
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Political Awareness and Involvement
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Gender Equality
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Racial Profiling
Political Awareness and Involvement
Delta Days at the Nations Capitol
In 1989, the National Social Action Commission instituted Delta Days at the Nation's Capital, an annual legislative conference to increase members' involvement in the national public policy-making process. The annual conference includes legislative briefings, issue forums, and advocacy skills development. Featured speakers include key policymakers, members of the United States Congress, Congressional
staff members, and national issues experts.
The activities of Delta Days at the Nation's Capital are briefings on legislative issues that impact the African American community. Skill development sessions include How to Advocate Effectively; Understanding the Role of Congressional Staffers; How to Monitor and Track Legislation; and legislative visits to members of Congress. Participants from all geographical areas of the country have opportunities to observe the legislators in session, participate in Senate Press Tours and White House briefings. The skills development and discussion sessions are conducted by members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and professionals with expertise on various issues. The members also participate in the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Town Hall Meetings and conduct Delta Days at the State Capitol, Delta Days at City Hall, and Delta Days at the School Board.
Delta Days at the
United Nations
Special Consultative Status as an NGO allows the organization to provide analysis and expertise in monitoring and implementing international agreements on issues of mutual concern. As an NGO, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has the opportunity to gain access to and disseminate information concerning a range of issues on women and children in which the United Nations is involved. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. representatives attend regular briefings and disseminate information on UN activities to its members and the community at large.
Delta Days at the United Nations is held annually.
