COVID-19 DELTA VARIANT
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https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/variants/delta-variant.html
1. The Delta variant is more contagious
2. Some data suggest the Delta variant might cause more severe illness than previous strains in unvaccinated persons
3. Unvaccinated people remain the greatest concern
4. Fully vaccinated people with Delta variant breakthrough infections can spread the virus to others. However, vaccinated people appear to be infectious for a shorter period
Fredericksburg Area Alumnae Chapter
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Serving the City of Fredericksburg and the counties of Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania and Stafford since 1980.
Chapter Programs
Since its founding in 1913, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has clearly distinguished itself as a public service organization that boldly confronts the challenges of African Americans and, hence, all Americans. Over the years, a wide range of programs addressing education, health, international development, and strengthening of the African American family have evolved. In realizing its mission, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. provides an extensive array of public service initiatives through its Five-Point Program Thrust:
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Awarding the Carrie Hill Tatum Memorial Scholarship to college-bound high school seniors has been a primary project for the chapter. Other educational activities include Little Miss Jabberwock, the Black History Bowl, the Annual Spelling Bee, and the Delta Academy and G.E.M.S. (Growing and Empowering Myself Successfully) Programs. Our community-wide activities include support for the Thurman Brisben Homeless Shelter, Loisann's Hope House Trees of Hope, Women's Forum, Community Baby Shower, Love Thy Neighbor, Habitat for Humanity, Unity Festival, Social Services Thanksgiving Baskets, Young Men's Connection and Partnership for Academic Excellence. These programs are supported by proceeds received from our signature event held annually, the Red and White Gala, our signature event held in February.
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Economic Development
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Educational Development
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International Awareness and Involvement
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Physical and Mental Health
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Political Awareness and Involvement
In the Community
PPD is responsible for carrying out the programming of the Sorority’s Five-Point Programmatic Thrust. This committee also includes the Delta Emergency Response Team and Risk Management Subcommittee.
Delta GEMS was created to catch the dreams of African-American at-risk, adolescent girls aged 14-18.
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Financial Fortitude
Financial Fortitude is a process that will help program participants to set and define goals, develop a plan to achieve them, and to put the plan into action.
Relay for Life
Relay For Life is dedicated to helping communities attack cancer. Through donations and time our communities are teaming upto make a difference.
The Charitable Partners committee collaborates with and supports Grand Chapter's eight designated charitable
partners.
EMBODI is designed to refocus the efforts of the Sorority, with the support and action of other major organizations, on the plight of African-American males.
Habitat for Humanity (HFH) Committee act as volunteers and supporters of the Greater Fredericksburg Habitat for Humanity (GFHFH) and ReStore.
The committee plans programs to extend the scope of civic, cultural, political and educational activities in the communities and at Delta Days in the Nation's Capital.
The Annual Dance raises funds for public service initiatives and community service projects. Funds raised support projects in the Chapter’s service area.
This program provides cultural, educational, social, and community service activities for young girls in Elementary and Middle School.
International Awareness and Involvement designates December 1st as World AIDS Day dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic.