The Knightdale Wake Forest Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has four (4) youth initiative programs. Please complete this electronic application FOR EACH STUDENT to be a part of one of our programs for 2022-2023. Deadline: October 7, 2022.

Description of the Programs:

DELTA ACADEMY: Aimed at girls ages 11-14 (6th - 8th grade), the Dr. Shabazz Delta Academy is named for late sorority member and community and education advocate and seeks to empower girls toward academic achievement, healthy self-esteem, cultural awareness, leadership and designing a path to future success.  The Knightdale-Wake Forest Alumnae chapter provides an opportunity for members to engage with girls and enrich their lives through mentorship, programmatic events, and community service.

                                        Chair - Conswalia Chambers-Banks

DELTA GEMS: Created for young ladies ages 14-18 (grades 9th - 12th) . The program goals 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.
 
                                        Chair - Felisa Kelly

EMBODI: Empowering Males to Build Opportunities for Developing Independence is designed to address the plight of African-American males and their issues related to STEM education, culture, leadership, healthy lifestyle choices, character, ethics, college readiness, fiscal management, and civic engagement. EMBODI provides opportunities for young men ages 11 to 18 to interact with positive men in the community and engage in activities that are educational, uplifting, and fun as well as participate in community service activities.

                                       Chair - LaQuana Palmer