Delta is who we are...
Service is what we do.

National economic trends, such as job instability, the uncertainty surrounding Social Security, and the growing wealth gap, have highlighted the urgent need for financial empowerment. In response, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. introduced Financial Fortitude, a key initiative under our Economic Development program. This initiative is designed to guide participants in setting and achieving their financial goals by providing them with the tools and strategies to create and implement a solid financial plan. It serves as a comprehensive roadmap to help individuals manage all aspects of their personal finances.

The Financial Fortitude initiative consists of ten essential components, drawn from trusted economic corporations and leading financial institutions, to offer a well-rounded approach to financial literacy. These components include:

• Goal Setting
• Financial Planning
• Budgeting
• Debt Management
• Savings & Investments
• Retirement Planning
• Homeownership
• Insurance
• Estate Planning
• Entrepreneurship

Through this initiative, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. empowers our members to share valuable financial knowledge with their local communities, fostering greater financial independence and stability for all.

Catching the Dreams of Tomorrow, Preparing Young Women for the 21st Century
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Founded in 1996, Delta Academy was created out of a deep sense of urgency to help young girls, ages 11-14, overcome the challenges of academic struggle, low self-esteem, and limited future opportunities. This initiative provides a transformative opportunity for local chapters to enrich the education of young teens and complement their learning in public schools across the nation. Specifically, Delta Academy focuses on strengthening their academic foundation in math, science, and technology, while also fostering leadership skills through service-learning, which emphasizes the importance of cultivating and maintaining meaningful relationships.
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The primary goal of Delta Academy is to prepare young girls for active, impactful leadership in the 21st century, ensuring they are equipped to thrive and make a difference in their communities and beyond.
In the San Antonio Alumnae Chapter, Delta Academy takes place monthly on Saturdays. The chapter thoughtfully plans and implements activities tailored to the needs and interests of the young girls in the area. These activities often include computer training, self-esteem workshops, etiquette classes, science-based field trips, and opportunities for college exposure. Additionally, participants enjoy special outings to cultural events, museums, theaters, concerts, and elegant dinners—each designed to broaden their horizons and deepen their understanding of the world around them.
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Through these experiences, Delta Academy continues to inspire, uplift, and empower young women to dream big and lead with confidence in the world of tomorrow.

As a natural extension of the highly successful Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy, Delta GEMS was created to support and uplift African American adolescent girls, ages 14-18, who are at risk of academic and personal challenges. The Delta GEMS program is designed to help these young women turn their dreams into reality by fostering a "CAN DO" attitude and guiding them through tasks and activities that build confidence, resilience, and self-efficacy. The goals of Delta GEMS are:
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1.  To inspire academic excellence and a commitment to success.
2. To provide the tools and resources needed to sharpen skills and achieve high levels of academic achievement.
3. To help young women set meaningful goals and create plans for success, both in high school and beyond.
4. To nurture compassionate, community-minded leaders by engaging participants in service-learning and community service opportunities.

Through Delta GEMS, participants gain a clear roadmap for college and career planning, with activities designed to promote self-reflection, personal growth, and empowerment. Like the Delta Academy, the Delta GEMS program is implemented by local chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Young women in the program are encouraged to define and “Discover Their Individual Brilliance”, ensuring they are prepared to lead with confidence and purpose in their futures.

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. International Awareness and Involvement 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 included:
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• IAI Sustainability Plan
• IAI Webinars
• World AIDS Day
• IAI Newsletter
• IAI Mission Trips

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. The DeltaCare initiative is an internal wellness initiative under the programmatic thrust of Physical and Mental Health. 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.

Delta Sigma Theta has been committed to service through social action since our founding in 1913. Our 22 Founders participated in the Suffrage March of 1913, just two months after establishing the Sorority, and our members have been at the forefront of social and political struggles ever since.
 
Under the direction of the National Social Action Commission, Delta Sigma Theta mobilizes our members, chapters, and national leaders to advocate for the Sorority’s predetermined positions and objectives. The National Social Action Commission was officially established in 1963 to provide information and direction to the membership on current civil rights issues. It traces its roots back to the Vigilance Committee, which was created to strengthen and unify the social action efforts of the Sorority. As a result of these efforts, Delta Sigma Theta has become an integral part of the movement to secure equal political, educational, and economic rights for all Black people.
Under the guidance of the National Social Action Commission, Delta Sigma Theta.