Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Oak Ridge Alumnae Chapter
Deltas of Oak Ridge 501(c)(3) providing a DOOR to the Future
Deltas of Oak Ridge
P. O. Box 5387
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
United States
ph: 865-406-7590
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Programs
The Oak Ridge Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is named Administrator of the Sallie McCaskill Scholarship Program
The Sallie McCaskill Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in early 1993 to honor a long-time Oak Ridge resident, who worked very hard to secure educational opportunities for children and adults in the historically African-American community. She arranged tutoring for many children and encouraged people to take advantage of educational opportunities. Since the scholarship program began, forty-six Oak Ridge High School seniors have been selected as scholarship winners. We are proud to work with the Sallie McCaskill Scholarship Committee.
Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy - is designed for girls ages 11-14 years old who have potential and are interested in developing their leadership skills, but limited opportunity to achieve success; who express an interest in math, science, technology or careers that are considered non-traditional; and who enjoy learning new things.
The symbol for the Delta Academy is the Dream Catcher. A Dream Catcher in Native American culture is believed to possess the power to capture bad dreams entangling them in the web, thus allowing only the good dreams to pass through to the center of the dream hoop into the person's being. Service projects are key.
Click Here for Delta Academy Application (pdf)
The Delta GEMS (GROWING AND EMPOWERING MYSELF SUCCESSFULLY) Program
formerly known as the TeenLift Program - is an extension of the Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy I Program. The Delta GEMS Program arose from the Delta Academy II with a focus on teenage girls between the ages of 14-18 and/or grades 9-12. Delta GEMS uses the polished jewels as a symbol of the many facets that shine and glow within our young African-American women. The goal of the program is to develop strong, confident and respectful young ladies and prepare them to take an active role in their success and society. The Delta GEMS is designed to serve as a motivational tool targeting African American female teenagers resulting in an increased knowledge and awareness of issues and concerns affecting women today.
Click Here for Delta GEMS Application (pdf)
Science and Everyday Experiences (SEE)
is an informal science education project started in 2002 by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. in partnership with the National Science Foundation and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. The SEE initiative helps African American families increase their knowledge of math and science by connecting it to everyday experiences.The SEE Expo and Fair has been conducted in partnership with the Scarboro Community Share Day to provide hands-on experiments for children and parents. Participation is encouraged by book and t-shirt gifts as well as a fun experience for all.
SAVE THE DATE in 2008 on APRIL 26!
Be Happy Be Healthy Event...click here
The Scarboro Community Share Day at the Scarboro Community Center
will focus on health and fitness for people of all ages...
Tips at Tennessee State Cluster from Dr. Dione Christy, Southern Region SEE Director
Oak Ridge Children enjoy hands-on science at the 2007 SEE Expo featuring a Mobile Planetarium!
Sorors and youth volunteers provide help with gak-making.
Data gathering for a sink-or-swim density lesson!
May Week
2009 May Week Program: Four Workshops for Women
1. Health Issues – Bonnie Graham, MSN, APN, BC, Betty Blackmon, and Mona Dockery
2. Financial Planner - Angel Scott, Branch Manager @ Main office in Oak Ridge
3. Long Term Care – Chaunda Graham
4. Career Placement/Development - Kathy Barber from OR Chamber of Commerce – volunteers (Patricia Rowe-Erbaugh, and Terrye Whitaker) and Dr. Renee McGhee
Fitness Session: Ani Albert (Rush Fitness)
Beauty Consultant:: Emily Houston
Location: Oak Ridge Civic Center
May Week was created at the second national convention in 1920, at Wilberforce University and was observed by local chapters beginning in 1921. The purpose of May Week is to emphasize the importance of higher education in the community, especially for Black women. The slogan "Invest in Education" was adopted, and a week in May is set aside for programs highlighting academic and professional achievement.
Scholarship Awards to College-Bound Women are offered each year to graduating high school seniors who will matriculate at any college, junior college, or university in the fall after their high school graduation. These awards are typically announced and the winners (and their families) presented at the Oak Ridge Alumnae Chapter Affair of the Heart Ball. Click Here for a Scholarship Application (pdf)
Scholarship Awards to College-Bound Women are offered each year to graduating high school seniors who will matriculate at any college, junior college, or university in the fall after their high school graduation. These awards are typically announced and the winners (and their families) presented at the Oak Ridge Alumnae Chapter Affair of the Heart Ball. Click Here for a Scholarship Application (pdf)
Scholarship Awards to College-Bound Womenare offered each year to graduating high school seniors who will matriculate at any college, junior college, or university in the fall after their high school graduation. These awards are typically announced and the winners (and their families) presented at the Oak Ridge Alumnae Chapter Affair of the Heart Ball. Click Here for a Scholarship Application (pdf)
College and Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Exposition is offered to high school students, parents, counselors, and community organizations with an interest in higher education. We have honored school teachers. counselors. and youth leaders for their service. For more information about this annual event, click HBCU...
PROGRAM PARTNERS
Roane State Community College
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Oak Ridge Associated Universities
Kaplan Testing
Jefferson Middle School
Knox County Board of Education
B&W Y-12
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Pellissippi State Technical Community College
and our
Parade of Colleges featuring
Oak Ridge Associated Universities
Kaplan Testing
Jefferson Middle School
Knox County Board of Education
B&W Y-12
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Pellissippi State Technical Community College
and our
Parade of Colleges featuring
Oak Ridge Associated Universities
Kaplan Testing
Jefferson Middle School
Knox County Board of Education
B&W Y-12
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Pellissippi State Technical Community College
and our
Parade of Colleges featuring
Oak Ridge Associated Universities
Kaplan Testing
Jefferson Middle School
Knox County Board of Education
B&W Y-12
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Pellissippi State Technical Community College
and our
Parade of Colleges featuring
College Representatives and Recruiters
Adopt-A-Street Program
Dedication to a Cause
The street called Wilberforce Avenue in Oak Ridge, Tennessee is the entryway to the Scarboro Community, a predominantly African-American area. Every month, members of the sorority don orange vests, gather plastic garbage bags, and render their pick-up tools. These dedicated volunteers walk the roadway clearing away trash, fast food debris, bottles, waste cans, and other litter thrown carelessly away. The Adopt-A-Street program results in a visible improvement to a well-traveled road in the city of Oak Ridge. It also provides an opportunity for valuable community service by sorors and youth volunteers from partner organizations such as Jack & Jill of America.
Soror Yolanda Childs has championed and led this program since its inception.
The Delta Sister Warrior Girl Team
has participated since 2001 in the Susan Komen Race for the Cure supporting breast cancer research and saluting survivors. Participants walk or run the 3K or 1 mile route, raising funds as they improve their fitness. This event is a chance for several chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. to meet up for a good community cause.
Sorors from many chapters meet, greet, and walk together during this annual event in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Deltas of Oak Ridge
P. O. Box 5387
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
United States
ph: 865-406-7590
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