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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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    There are many opportunities to contribute to the campaigns, events, programs and initiatives managed by DREF throughout the year.

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In recognition of the 70th Anniversary of the Brown v Board SCOTUS decision, donate to DREF and receive this Possibilities commemorative print

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

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Calling All Federal Government, Military Employees and Retirees. Join the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) and Create Possibilities. Deadline January 15th

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12 May

Behind every success, there's a guiding light ✨ Happy Mother's Day to all the incredible women who nurture dreams, empower futures, #createpossibilities, and #improvelives! You deserve more than one day but today, we honor you especially 💜❤️

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11 May

If you still need a unique and meaningful Mother's Day gift, look no further! In recognition of the 70th Anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka Supreme Court decision, DREF commissioned Dr. Kathi Earles Ross to create a commemorative print entitled Possibilities

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10 May

Teachers, you are appreciated for all the work you do to #createpossibilities and #improvelives! As we close out #TeacherAppreciationWeek, take a moment to shout out your favorite teacher in the comments!

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10 May

It's the last day to donate (link in bio) for #RosesandViolets! We invite you to honor and remember special women who have #createdpossibilites and #improvedlives. For your donation, you will receive a very special gift virtual performances to share! 🌹💜

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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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