Our Chapter​
History
In May 1980, sixteen then inactive Deltas gave meaning to the phrase that symbolizes the spirit of our sisterhood: Membership in Delta Sigma Theta is a Lifetime Commitment. With this idea in mind, Sorors gathered together to discuss the chartering of a Delta Chapter in South Middlesex County, MA. It was evident that there was much that could be done in the Framingham community. On January 10th, 1981, South Middlesex County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated was established.
During the first year of its existence, South Middlesex County Alumnae Chapter (SMCAC), though small, became well known in the Framingham community. Participation in the Greater Framingham Community Church Women's Day 10th Anniversary Celebration, the collection of money for a family whose home burned, and a letter writing campaign for the passage of the extension to the Voting Rights Bill, proved that this Chapter was concerned about community service. The chapter developed fundraising activities to award two yearly scholarships to high school students, The Minerva Award and The Torch Award.
Dedicated to uplifting women in our community and beyond
South Middlesex County Alumnae Chapter has conducted workshops on the concerns of black men and women as they relate to the community. SMCAC throughout the year donates numerous goods and monies to local and international organizations. The chapter conducts voter registration drives and attends "Delta Days" at the State and Nation's Capitols and initiated March to the Mailbox" letter writing campaigns. SMCAC sponsors financial literacy workshops for youths and adults. The Chapter also participates in health and elder services. A recognized staple to SMCAC is the Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy program. The program is designed to offer educational, leadership and cultural enrichment activities to African-American girls, ages 11-14; and the Delta GEMS program, targeted to girls 15-18 that offers leadership and college preparatory skills.
SMCAC has grown in numbers since its inception. Chapter sorors past and present are praised throughout South Middlesex County (Ashland, Framingham, Holliston, Hopkinton, Marlborough, Natick, Sherborn, Sudbury and Wayland) and Worcester because of their commitment to public service.
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A SMCAC Soror has Pride and Appreciation as she looks back on the past and holds Anticipation as she looks forward to her future as a member of the South Middlesex County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Incorporated. The South Middlesex County Alumnae Chapter is affectionately known as the “Little Chapter with a Big Heart.”
Founders and History
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is an organization of college-educated women committed to the constructive development of its members and to public service with a primary focus on the Black community.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is a private, not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide assistance and support through established programs in local communities throughout the world. Since its founding, more than 300,000 women have joined the organization. The organization is a sisterhood of predominantly Black, college-educated women.
The sorority currently has over 1,000 collegiate and alumnae chapters located in the United States, Canada, Japan (Tokyo and Okinawa), Germany, the Virgin Islands, Bermuda, the Bahamas, Jamaica, the Republic of Korea, the Arabian Gulf, Southern Africa and West Africa.
The major programs of the Sorority are based upon the organization’s Five-Point Programmatic Thrust:
• Economic Development
• Educational Development
• International Awareness and Involvement
• Physical and Mental Health
• Political Awareness and Involvement
Our Members
Our Sorority is a sisterhood of more than 200,000 predominately Black college educated women. The sorority currently has 1,000 collegiate and alumnae chapters located in the United States, Canada, Japan (Tokyo and Okinawa), Germany, the Virgin Islands, Bermuda, the Bahamas, Jamaica, West Africa, Southern African, United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Korea.
Our Purpose
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. is a private, not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide assistance and support through established programs in local communities throughout the world.