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Join the Physical and Mental Health Committee of the Fort Wayne Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for an important discussion on addiction, recovery, and support for individuals and families affected by substance use disorder.
We are honored to welcome Aisha Diss, Founder and Executive Director of project.ME, who will share her expertise, lived experience, and impactful work in long-term opioid use disorder and justice involvement. This engaging session will be moderated by Dr. Lakeya Stewart, a trained mental health professional and spiritual leader. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a live Q&A session. 📅 Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 🕖 Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST 📍 Where: Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/fwacdeltas Don't miss this informative and empowering discussion—join us as we raise awareness, promote recovery, and support those on the path to healing. 👉 Mark your calendars and tune in live! |
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Crimson Nights: A 1920s-Themed Casino Party
Join us for a night to remember! The Fort Wayne Alumnae Chapter is hosting Crimson Nights, a 1920s-themed casino party you won’t want to miss — it’s going to be a party for the ages! 📅 Date: Saturday, April 26th ⏰ Time: 7:00 PM 📌 Location: Grand Wayne Convention Center 120 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46802 Get ready to dance the night away with DJ Krazy K, try your luck at exciting casino games, win raffle prizes, and more! 🎭 Dress up in your favorite 1920s attire – A special prize will be awarded to the best dressed! 🎟 Tickets: $30 Let’s make it a night to remember — see you at Crimson Nights! |
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FWAC in Action: Voter Education and Civic Engagement
We are social action in motion! September 10, 2024, we were honored to hold our 2nd Annual Delta Day with the Mayor, where we had the opportunity to learn directly from city leadership about the ways we can work together to improve our community. These discussions were not only inspiring but also motivated us to continue our efforts toward meaningful civic engagement and change. It's time to roll up our sleeves and get to work!
We are social action in motion! September 10, 2024, we were honored to hold our 2nd Annual Delta Day with the Mayor, where we had the opportunity to learn directly from city leadership about the ways we can work together to improve our community. These discussions were not only inspiring but also motivated us to continue our efforts toward meaningful civic engagement and change. It's time to roll up our sleeves and get to work!
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Fort Wayne Alumnae Chapter Reflects on Voter Registration Success
On Sunday, September 15, the Fort Wayne Alumnae Chapter, in collaboration with the League of Women Voters, hosted a highly successful voter registration drive at six local Black churches in honor of National Voter Registration Day. Throughout the day, we connected with over 100 individuals to verify their voter registration status and proudly registered 25 new voters! The event was a powerful day of community engagement, education, and action, and we are grateful to Redemption Church, New Covenant Worship Center, Pilgrim Baptist Church, New Zion Tabernacle Church, Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, and Union Baptist Church for their support and participation. We’re thrilled with the impact we made and remain committed to empowering our community through civic engagement. Thank you to all who helped make this day a success! Stay tuned for more opportunities to get involved in future voter registration efforts! |
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Community Love!
Members of FWAC teamed up with our brothers and sisters from the newly chartered Greater Fort Wayne National Pan-Hellenic Council, in collaboration with the Euell Wilson Center, to distribute 100 bags of household essentials to families in need! |
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Spreading Holiday Joy: Fort Wayne Alumnae Heartwarming Act of Kindness and Service
During the holiday season, the Fort Wayne Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. embraced the spirit of giving by bringing joy and support to an adopted family. Through this act of kindness, the chapter exemplified the core values of service and compassion that define the organization’s mission. Their dedication to uplifting the community during such a special time of year reflects the deep commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of those in need.
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Honoring the Life and Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
We celebrate and honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. #DST1913 The FWAC spent the day volunteering for the Linus Project with friends, at a local high school and doing voter registration tonight at the playing of Selma! What a great day of service it was!
We celebrate and honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. #DST1913 The FWAC spent the day volunteering for the Linus Project with friends, at a local high school and doing voter registration tonight at the playing of Selma! What a great day of service it was!
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Nurturing New Beginnings...Strong Community
For our Statewide Wide Founders Day project earlier this year, we gathered and organized kits for moms filled with baby items, toiletries, and more. Then Covid hit and many things were cancelled. We were able to support our local organization, Healthier Moms and Babies with these kits!! #NewBeginnings |
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Blessed to Be a Blessing: A Christmas Miracle for a Local Family
On December 24, 2019, the Fort Wayne Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, had the incredible honor of delivering a heartwarming Christmas blessing to a deserving local family of five. The holiday season is a time for giving, and with that spirit in mind, Santa’s Delta elves were hard at work to ensure this family experienced a memorable and joy-filled holiday.
This initiative wasn't just about providing material goods; it was about demonstrating the love, care, and solidarity that exists within our community. As a chapter, we believe in the power of giving back and making a positive impact on the lives of others. By coming together, we were able to embody the true meaning of Christmas and share the blessings we have received with others.
On December 24, 2019, the Fort Wayne Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, had the incredible honor of delivering a heartwarming Christmas blessing to a deserving local family of five. The holiday season is a time for giving, and with that spirit in mind, Santa’s Delta elves were hard at work to ensure this family experienced a memorable and joy-filled holiday.
This initiative wasn't just about providing material goods; it was about demonstrating the love, care, and solidarity that exists within our community. As a chapter, we believe in the power of giving back and making a positive impact on the lives of others. By coming together, we were able to embody the true meaning of Christmas and share the blessings we have received with others.
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Healthy You Healthy Baby Community Baby Shower!
Fort Wayne Alumnae Chapter volunteered at the Healthy You Healthy Baby Community Baby Shower. Our booth had info for moms about infant choking and how to respond appropriately. *Healthier Moms and Babies is a local organization that supports programs to minimize infant mortality and educate moms on a variety of ways to have a healthy pregnancy. |
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The Fort Wayne Deltas participated in the Out of Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk!
On September 29 the Fort Wayne Deltas participated in the Out of Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk to stand with families and the Fort Wayne community "to raise awareness and funds that allow the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) to invest in new research, create educational programs, advocate for public policy, and support survivors of suicide loss." For more information on suicide prevention, please visit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention or visit the National suicide prevention website or call 1-800-273 -8255
On September 29 the Fort Wayne Deltas participated in the Out of Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk to stand with families and the Fort Wayne community "to raise awareness and funds that allow the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) to invest in new research, create educational programs, advocate for public policy, and support survivors of suicide loss." For more information on suicide prevention, please visit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention or visit the National suicide prevention website or call 1-800-273 -8255
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The Fort Wayne Deltas starting the year with..Serving the Community!
On September 9 thru September 11 the Fort Wayne Deltas held a three-day service project serving families at Our Neighbors. Our Neighbors located in Fort Wayne, Indiana serves homeless families by uniting religious congregations, community volunteers and local agencies in a cooperative effort to provide shelter, meals, and compassionate, professional support. For more information on Our Neighbors please visit https://www.ihnfamily.org/
On September 9 thru September 11 the Fort Wayne Deltas held a three-day service project serving families at Our Neighbors. Our Neighbors located in Fort Wayne, Indiana serves homeless families by uniting religious congregations, community volunteers and local agencies in a cooperative effort to provide shelter, meals, and compassionate, professional support. For more information on Our Neighbors please visit https://www.ihnfamily.org/
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The Fort Wayne Deltas honored by Women in the NAACP (WIN)
WIN is a sub-committee of the NAACP whose purpose is to enhance the leadership role of women and to serve as an advocacy vehicle for social, economic, political, educational, health and welfare issues affecting women. Fort Wayne Alumnae Chapter gathered to award several recipients of the Floretta A. Clancy scholarship and Ernestine D. Stovall Memorial essay contest!
We had an amazing event and are proud to be able to award over $5,000 dollars in scholarships to deserving students in our community! 
A three-day service project feeding the families at Just Us Neighbors shelter in Fort Wayne, Indiana
A sisterhood called to SERVE. 
2018 Red Shoe Brunch - Step into Action
The members of Fort Wayne Alumnae Chapter held their first Red Shoe Brunch where six amazing women in the Fort Wayne community were honored based upon our Five Point Programmatic Thrust: Economic Development- Dr. Rae Pearson, Educational Development- Andrenette Montgomery, International Awareness and Involvement- Martha Hatch, Physical and Mental Health- Denise Jordan & Political Awareness and Involvement- Michelle Chambers & Courtney Tritch. 
(Left to Right - Fort Wayne Alumnae Chapter Second Vice President - Amber Brown, Andrenette Montgomery, Courtney Tritch, Denise Jordan, Martha Hatch, Michel Chambers, Dr. Rae Pearson, & Tabitha Ervin.
Festival of Gingerbread
Fort Wayne Alumnae Chapter wins 2nd place for their creation in the annual Festival of Gingerbread hosted by the History Center. For more information on Festival of Gingerbread visit History Center website. The Three Rivers Festival Parade
Each year, more than 250,000 people line the streets of downtown Fort Wayne for the Lutheran Health Network Three Rivers Festival Parade to see the floats, hear the bands and celebrate the kickoff to Fort Wayne’s Biggest Summer Celebration since 1969. 
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No Judgement Zone - Breaking the stigmas around Mental Health!
"No Judgement Zone" presented by the Fort Wayne Alumnae Chapter on May 18, 2019, was a dynamic event that included a discussion on mental and behavioral health in addition to a balloon release. Breaking the stigmas around mental health! Panelist included Alice Jordan-Miles Director, Behavioral Health & Family Studies Institute Purdue Fort Wayne, Raphael Bosley, Mental Health Professional, Lesly LeBrun, Suicide Prevention Coordinator, Myqueisha Bratton, Community Partner Initiative Coordinator, Parkview Health, Elisbeth Andrews-Murray, Med Assist Treatment Program Manager, Parkview Health, Dr. Elicia Harris, MD, Women’s Health Advantage. 
FWAC at the Great American Cleanup - A clean city makes a difference!
The Great American Cleanup - the nation’s largest community improvement program that Fort Wayne has participated in for over 20 years. Fort Wayne Deltas came to show our community pride by lending a hand to clean up littered roadsides, parks, trails and river ways. It looks better to residents and visitors and improves the overall quality of life. Litter, graffiti, unkempt parks and trails, and scattered debris create unsightly areas that would give visitors the wrong impression. Through the work of volunteers, we can come together and show how much we care about Fort Wayne’s neighborhoods and public spaces. Transforming lives, Impacting Communities.
"Without community service, we would not have a strong quality of life. It's important to the person who serves as well as the recipient. It's the way in which we ourselves grow and develop." - Dorothy Height
Let's not forget the Fort Wayne Deltas came out and showed out in assisting with the Habitat for Humanity.
Fort Wayne Deltas were the final Women Build group of the season! We helped with picking up construction debris, opening new appliances, sweeping, cutting and laying base boards and various other tasks as our local Habitat for Humanity completes 2 homes in a neighborhood where they’ve built over 40 homes in 6 years! We also met one of the owners and spent time with her in her home that will be finished in 2 weeks! FWAC Serving the community - Habitat Restore!
On April 29, 2019, the Fort Wayne Deltas were back in action, serving the community once again! This time, our members volunteered at the local Habitat for Humanity store, assisting with merchandising, clean-up, and donation intake. It was a rewarding day of giving back and supporting a great cause! FWAC Founders Day Celebration - In the Company of Our Sisters
On March 2, 2019 the members of the Fort Wayne Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta, Sorority, Inc. celebrated Founders Day - In the Company of Our Sisters and a host of community leaders. Keynote speaker was our very own Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge 11th District of Ohio and the 21st National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration and Breakfast
On January 24, 2019, members of the Fort Wayne Alumnae Chapter attended Indiana Tech University’s inaugural Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration and Breakfast. The event, themed "Renewing a Spirit of Unity," featured Dr. Jamie Washington, President and Co-Founder of the Social Justice Training Institute, as the guest speaker. It was an inspiring gathering focused on honoring Dr. King’s legacy and fostering unity within the community. |
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The Fort Wayne Alumnae Red Carpet Event: A Celebration of Inspiration and Legacy
What an incredible time we had at the Fort Wayne Alumnae Red Carpet Event! In honor of our 104th Founders Day, we gathered to celebrate with a special screening of the inspiring film, "Hidden Figures." This powerful movie was the perfect way to reflect on the legacy of trailblazing women and the ongoing pursuit of excellence and service within our sorority. A heartfelt thank you goes out to our Fort Wayne friends and family, Delta G.E.M.S. & Delta Academy, Fort Wayne Girls Rock, and Cotillion members for their enthusiastic support of this unforgettable event. Your presence helped make the celebration truly special, and we look forward to continuing this spirit of sisterhood and empowerment in the years to come! |
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2017 Coat Drive with Fort Wayne Police Department
The Fort Wayne Alumnae Chapter (FWAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, recently participated in the 5th Annual Fall Harvest Children's Coat Collection and Giveaway event, continuing our mission of service and community support. This wonderful event, which is dedicated to ensuring that children in our community are prepared for the cold weather ahead, is one that we are proud to support each year. Our chapter was deeply involved in this year’s coat drive, helping with everything from organizing donations to distributing coats. Volunteers worked together to sort through hundreds of coats, ensuring that each one was in excellent condition and ready to be given to a deserving child. In addition to sorting and organizing, FWAC members personally helped families pick out the perfect coat for their children, ensuring that each child found something that fit both their size and style |
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