PROGRAMS

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is committed to addressing international issues and fostering global awareness. The Austin Alumnae Chapter actively participates in initiatives that educate, empower, and engage our community in meaningful international efforts.

Economic Development

The Economic Development program initiative, Financial Fortitude, empowers communities through financial literacy education, debt reduction strategies, and support for minority entrepreneurship. Developed with resources from the FDIC, the National Endowment for Financial Education, and other partners, the program promotes financial security and the building of generational wealth.
Key programs include:
• DST Women-Owned Entrepreneurship Challenge
• Personal Debt Reduction education
• Austin Alumnae Delta Red Pages – A business directory highlighting member-owned businesses, connecting our network to the broader community.

For more information about the chapter's initiatives around this thrust, please contact the committee chair at dstatx.econdev@gmail.com.

Educational Development

Educational Development is the catalyst to providing educational support to the Austin and surrounding community. Our involvement reaches to young participants of all ages, to inspire, motivate, and support achievement.

For more information about the chapter's initiatives around this thrust, please contact the committee chair at dsteddev@gmail.com.

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International Awareness and Involvement

The International Awareness and Involvement committee engages in collaborative programs to educate our community on global matters and hosts events to promote awareness of international issues, raising awareness of human rights, and addressing infrastructure challenges to increase global understanding.

AIDS Walk Austin
World AIDS Day Celebration

For more information about the chapter's initiatives around this thrust, please contact the committee chair at dstatx.iai@gmail.com.

Political Awareness And Involvement (Social Action)

The Social Action Committee advances Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.’s national social action agenda locally within the Austin community. The committee leads voter registration and education efforts and advocates for political and civic solutions that support underprivileged and minority populations.

Voter Registration and Education Activities
Elected Officials Forum
Red & White Day at the State Capitol
Advocates for local and state laws

For more information about the chapter's initiatives around this thrust, please contact the committee chair at dstatx.pai@gmail.com.

CREATING LASTING CHANGE

Charitable Partners

The Austin Alumnae Chapter proudly collaborates with charitable organizations to expand our impact through programs and services that align with our Five-Point Programmatic Thrust. Together, we create lasting change in the communities we serve.

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Physical and Mental Health

The Physical and Mental Health Committee seeks to educate its members and the community regarding healthy lifestyle options, disease detection and prevention, and eradicating the stigma of mental health diagnosis and treatment. Through our national initiative of Total Woman: Mind, Body, and Spirit, we work to help women address the challenges of living a holistic and healthy life.

Health & Wellness Fair
American Cancer Relay for Life
March for Dimes March for Babies
American Heart Go Red for Women Campaign

For more information about the chapter's initiatives around this thrust, please contact the committee chair at dstatx.pmh@gmail.com.