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Happy International Day of Education! The Delta Research and Educational Foundation (DREF) is the 501c3 public foundation of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
 DREF identifies issues affecting Black women, their families, and communities of the African Diaspora globally, and creates solutions through research, programming, and funding in support of charitable and educational programs of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and other collaborative organizations.
 May we cherish knowledge, uplift one another, and ignite a passion for lifelong learning! 
  DREF is currently offering scholarship and internship opportunities. Applications are available, now!  Please visit the website as the deadlines are approaching. https://deltafoundation.net/scholarship-internship-opportunities/ Thank you #DST1913, #DREF, #CreatingPossibilities, #ImprovingLives, #EducationDay #CelebrateLearning

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Attention Members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.(DST)! Please Save the-Date! On Monday, March 23, 2026 from 8:00-9:30am, Delta Research and Educational Foundation (DREF) will host the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Social Justice Forum - Plenary Session V of Delta Days in the Nation’s Capital (DDNC), at the Grand Hyatt Hotel.
 This year’s Forum will convene industry and thought leaders in the area of economics to discuss practical, actionable ways to uplift the African American community through investing, personal savings, debt reduction, venture capital, homeownership, legacy planning and generational wealth building.
 The program format will be a panel discussion and town hall meeting with a Question and Answer period. More details to follow. #DST1913, #DREF, #STJForum, #DREFSisterScholars, #BlackWomen, #BlackWealth

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January is National Mentoring Month! DREF continues to encourage all to recognizae the importance of mentoring. Got an hour a week? Become a mentor. Small moments add up.  Your story can guide someone else’s. #DST1913, #DREF, #NationalMentoringMonth #MentoringMatters #BeAMentor

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January is National Mentoring Month! DREF continues to encourage all to recognize the importance of mentoring. Got an hour, a week? Become a mentor. Small moments add up.  Your story can guide someone else’s. #DST1913, #DREF, #NationalMentoringMonth #MentoringMatters #BeAMentor

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The application deadline is fast approaching for the Stephanie Tubbs Jones (STJ) Summer Internship.  DREF collaboratively sponsors a summer internship program with the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. In 2026, we are pleased to announce that our STJ Summer Intern will experience working in congressional offices in our nation’s capital for a traditional eight-week period.  The application process has begun. Deadline for submission is January 30, 2026.  Click here https://deltafoundation.net/stj-summer-internship-program/ to learn more. #DST1913, #DREF, #StephanieTubbsJones, #CBC, #StudentSuccess, #PoliticalInternship

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The Delta Research and Educational Foundation (DREF) 2026-2027 Grant Opportunities for DST Chapters are available now! DREF will award Community Empowerment grants to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Chapters for programs that empower African American women and their families through economic uplift. Please visit https://deltafoundation.net/community-empowerment-grantmaking-program/ to learn more and apply. 
 #DST1913, #DREF, #CommunityEmpowerment, #GrantOpportunities.

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Creating Possibilities…
Improving Lives

“Research Matters: Creating Possibilities to Achieve Health and Wellness for All of Us” focuses on outreach and education to African Americans about the significant role biomedical research plays in addressing health disparities.

As we continue to explore health equity issues, DREF is proud to partner with the Alzheimer’s Association. The three planned webinars are designed to increase awareness of Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia.

DREF awards scholarships and internship opportunities to student applicants entering college or continuing their academic programs. Students must meet both academic and community service requirements.

The Delta Research and Educational Foundation (DREF) supports DST Chapters, Individuals and Families by providing a comprehensive Financial Health & Wellness Webinar Series.

Delta Research and Educational Foundation (DREF)

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. established the Delta Research and Educational Foundation (DREF) as a public charity supporting scholastic achievement, public service programs, and research initiatives focused upon African American women.

VISION The DREF vision is to Create Possibilities and Improve Lives.

MISSION The Delta Research and Educational Foundation (DREF) identifies issues affecting Black women, their families, and communities of the African Diaspora globally, and creates solutions through research, programming, and funding in support of charitable and educational programs of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and other collaborative organizations.

Tracking address: Tracking code JCarey-cgabch@hvest.deltafoundation.net Tracking Team (do not email this address - tracking purposes only)