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    DREF provides opportunities to promote research that identifies and fashions solutions to issues affecting African American women through funding and support of the charitable and educational programs of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

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    The Center for Research on African-American Women (The Center) focuses on critical issues relevant to African-American women that can be of significance for policy decision-making.

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DREF celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Bertha Maxwell Roddey 1930-2024

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dref_1967 DREF @dref_1967 ·
19 Apr

Did you know today is #EducationandSharingDay? 🎉📚 At DREF, we love to celebrate the importance of education and giving back to our communities. One of our favorite ways to celebrate is through our scholarship/internship opportunities. How will you be celebrating today? 👀

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16 Apr

DREF's offices are closed today, April 16... but don't worry! You can still make a donation using the link in our bio 👀 Simply click "Donate to DREF!"

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dref_1967 DREF @dref_1967 ·
15 Apr

Spring into #FinancialLiteracyMonth (aka #FinancialFortitudeMonth for @dstinc1913) with DREF's 10-Week Financial Health and Wellness Program presented by Dr. Lynn Richardson of W.E.A.L.T.H. University!

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dref_allofus DREF Research Matters @dref_allofus ·
3 Apr

🔬Join the DREF 22 Research Working Group for the virtual April Lunch and Learn session as we dive into the impact of suicide and suicide prevention in the Black community.

📅 : April 26, 2024
🕐 Time: 12:00 PM EST/11:00 AM CT/9:00 AM PT

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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.

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DREF is partnering with the American Pharmacists Association Foundation (APhA) to conduct a national diabetes prevention program. Entitled Project IMPACT: Diabetes Prevention.

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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.

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

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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.

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