Our Programs
The Sorority’s local chapters all over the United States and abroad realize a mission of public service through programs based upon the organization’s Five-Point Programmatic Thrust: Economic Development, Educational Development, International Awareness and Involvement, Physical and Mental Health, and Political Awareness and Involvement.
Madison County (MS) Alumnae Chapter has established ongoing programs and special projects in each program area. The chapter welcomes the opportunity to partner with other organizations and community leaders that share similar goals and ideals. Reciprocal support of the chapter’s efforts is also welcomed.
Economic Development
Madison County (MS) Alumnae Chapter has provided award-winning programs in the area of Economic Development, coordinating services that range from clothing and shoe drives to workshops and business expos. The chapter has been awarded Distinguished Service Awards at the Regional level for our Financial Fortitude Programs centered on presenting workshops and access to resources for entrepreneurs interested in small business and/or non-profit development and for our projects to promote awareness and advocacy for fraud prevention.
Educational Development
Madison County (MS) Alumnae Chapter is dedicated to providing quality educational development programs for community youth. Programs including ACT workshops, college fairs, mentoring initiatives, and scholarships are provided each year to promote academic development, increase youth self-esteem, and provide increased access to cultural activities. The chapter provides volunteers for local youth programs and also provides financial support to high schoolers eligible for participation in dual-enrollment programs.
International Awareness & Involvement
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. holds the issues of the international community close to her heart. Chapters across the world simultaneously recognize and act upon the major concerns that plague countries around the globe such as the water crisis in Africa. The Madison County (MS) Alumnae Chapter hosts workshops to enlighten the public on what can be done to assist others around the planet. Our chapter has executed programs for the International Day of Service and World AIDS Day, and we provide outreach to the international community. Our programs have donated much needed supplies, clothing, and shoes that are provided to citizens beyond our US borders.
Physical and Mental Health
The local chapter is committed to improving the health and wellness of those we serve. We have instituted a number of internal and external activities that increase awareness across generations of the health issues and chronic diseases impacting Mississippi and the African American community and provide opportunities for members of our community to “get active” for healthier lifestyles. The chapter supports a number of organizational “walks” including Making Strides Against Breast Cancer and Diabetes Walks. Additionally, we support a number of partnering organizations, including the Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi, the American Heart Association, and the American Cancer Society.
Social Action
The Madison County (MS) Alumnae Chapter can boast a membership with 100% registered voters. As voting residents, chapter members are active in various events throughout the year which include political awareness forums and rallies, voter registration drives, voting rights, candidate forums, information on election and political initiatives, census updates, civil rights issues, and providing resources for those in need. Many of our Political Awareness and Involvement activities are in collaboration with our Social Action initiatives. The chapter hosts a number of events, participates with other MS chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. in Delta Days at the MS Capitol, and sends a representative to participate in Delta Days at the Nation’s Capital.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide assistance and support through established programs in local communities throughout the world. Since its founding in 1913, Delta Sigma Theta has boldly confronted the challenges facing the under-represented and under-served.