RUTHERFORD COUNTY ALUMNAE CHAPTER OF
The Award-Winning
SISTERHOOD
SCHOLARSHIP
SERVICE
SOCIAL ACTION
SINCE 1913
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A Message from the President
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Greetings!
Welcome to the website of the Award-Winning Rutherford County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Feel free to explore our site to discover more about our chapter's legacy and ongoing dedication to our organization's principles. With deep roots in the Southern Region, spanning nearly 40 years, we proudly uphold sisterhood, scholarship, service and social action in the Rutherford County, TN. Our enduring commitment to forging impactful partnerships, serving the public, and advancing social justice remains steadfast.
Since 1913, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has been blazing trails, with 22 pioneering women igniting a movement for positive change. Aligned with our sorority's core mission, we actively pursue the Five Programmatic Thrusts (Economic Development, Educational Development, International Awareness and Involvement, Physical and Mental Health, and Political Awareness and Involvement), focusing on empowering the African-American community and fostering the well-being of women, children, and families.
Are you a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. looking for a chapter? Please contact us. We welcome you and would like to extend a warm invitation to experience collaboration and advancement, enveloped in the embrace of Delta love!
In Sisterhood and Service,
Dr. Andrea Sheffield, President
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