Growing and Empowering Myself Successfully - Delta GEMS        Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy

The 2010 Rites of Passage Ceremony

The 2009 Rites of Passage Ceremony

2008 - 2009 Delta GEMS, Oak Ridge Alumnae Chapter

2008 - 2009 Delta Academy, Oak Ridge Alumnae Chapter

Congratulations, Sorors and Young Ladies - A Successful Year of Growth and Achievement

The 2008 Rites of Passage Ceremony 

2007 - 2008 GEMS with special recognition to our 2008 graduating ladies, below

 
2007 - 2008 Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy ladies are recognized

Proud community members in a celebratory reception. 

The 2007 Oak Ridge Halloween Party for Children 

Delta Academy and GEMS Ladies Participate in Chapter Events Such as the Scarboro

Science in Everyday Experiences (Project SEE at left) and the Komen Race for the Cure.

Soror Wilkins guides youth at

Jefferson Middle School...click here

What is

Operation Christmas Child?

 Operation Christmas Child brings joy and hope to children in desperate situations around the world through gift-filled shoe boxes and the Good News of God's love. This program of Samaritan's Purse provides an opportunity for people of all ages to be involved in a simple, hands—on missions project while focusing on the true meaning of Christmas—Jesus Christ.

Sorors display their finished boxes...

Delta Academy ladies show off                 their great works!

Sorors and Academy ladies contributed school supplies, stuffed animals, candy, toys, and toiletry items that fit into shoe boxes for donation to children around the world. 

The shoes boxes will be taken to a Samaritan's Purse collection point for transport to various destinations.

A transportation fee per box is donated by the chapter -- 22 boxes representing the 22 Founders and 12 boxes representing each month of the year!