As an organization of college-educated women, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. plays an active role in the educational movement, seeking to inspire, motivate, and support the aspirations and achievement of youth and young adults. We host an annual “Youth Initiatives Orientation” which is designed to inform the public about our programs and allow the youth in our community an opportunity to fellowship together in a safe and healthy environment. North Broward County Alumnae Chapter conducts programs and activities designed to address the need for excellence in education. Our programs include:
Delta Academy
Catching the Dreams of Tomorrow, Preparing Young Women For the 21st Century: The Delta Academy was created out of an urgent sense that bold action was needed to save our young females (ages 11-14) from the perils of academic failure, low self-esteem, and crippled futures. Delta Academy provides allows our chapter to enrich and enhance the education that our young teens receive in public schools across the county. Specifically, we augment their scholarship in math, science, and technology, their opportunities to provide service in the form of leadership through service learning defined as the cultivation and maintenance of relationships. A primary goal of the program is to prepare young girls for full participation as leaders in the 21st Century.
Our chapter meets biweekly throughout the school year; and still other programs occur monthly. The activities implemented include computer training, self-esteem and etiquette workshops, field trips for science experiences and for college exposure, and special outings to cultural events, fancy dinners, museums, plays, and concerts.
Delta Academy Application 2022-2023
Delta G.E.M.S
A natural outgrowth and expansion for the continuation of the highly successful Dr. Betty Shabaaz Delta Academy: Catching the Dreams of Tomorrow, Delta Gems was created to catch the dreams of African American at-risk, adolescent girls aged 14-18. Delta GEMS provides the framework to actualize those dreams through the performance of specific tasks that develop a CAN DO attitude. The goals for Delta GEMS are:
- To instill the need to excel academically
- To provide tools that enable girls to sharpen and enhance their skills to achieve high levels of academic success;
- To assist girls in proper goal setting and planning for their futures high school and beyond; and
- To create compassionate, caring, and community minded young women by actively involving them in service learning and community service opportunities.
The Delta GEMS program offers a roadmap for college and career planning and conducts activities that provide opportunities for self-reflection and individual growth. Delta GEMS, like Delta Academy, is implemented by chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. The North Broward County Alumnae Chapter host sessions on financial literacy and attend college fairs, focus on building healthy relationships with family and friends, discuss complex but crucial topics on sexuality and dating, and attend programs geared towards the arts such as Chocolate Nutcracker.
Delta GEMS Application 2022-2023
EMBODI
EMBODI (Empowering Males to Build Opportunities for Developing Independence) program is designed to refocus the efforts on the plight of African-American males. EMBODI addresses issues related to STEM education, culture, self-efficacy, leadership, physical and mental health, healthy lifestyles choices, character, ethics, relationships, college readiness, fiscal management, civic engagement and service learning. In 2017 our emphasis was to address the strained relationship between Law Enforcement Officers and African American youth males.
May Week
May Week, a traditional Delta National program, showcases the scholastic achievement of youth in the community. Included in the May Week are a variety of educational, community service and physical and mental health based activities for our students including Job Fairs, Book Drives, Literacy In the Park. North Broward County Alumnae culminates the week of activities with a May Week Program proudly recognizing the students in the North Broward County Area Schools.
- Scholarship – Monetary Awards are made to eligible graduating seniors, to pursue secondary school studies. Awards are based on academic excellence, evidence of need, interview, and community service.
- Awards for Scholastic Achievement – presented to juniors and seniors with grade point average of 3.0 and higher, also presented to freshmen and sophomore applicants with the highest average from their respective school.
- Minerva Award– named after the “Goddess of Wisdom” is presented to the male and female senior honoree with the highest grade point average.
