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DREF Presents the 2026 Summer Reading

Thank You for Joining the Roses & Violets Charitable Campaign

Meet the 2026 STJ Summer Intern, Azana Danielle Bruce

Empowering Health Equity Advocacy Webinar. Register Today!

DREF launches the 2026 research report

16th Annual Stephanie Tubbs Jones Social Justice Forum

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The DREF Sister Scholars Advisory Council’s National Reading Circle encourages all to check out the 2026 Summer Reading List. The book Committee is encouraging our young Sorors to read more. So, we invited the Midwest Regional Representative, Ms. Ryleigh Clayborn, to share her favorite books that would be of interest to our Delta Dolls and young readers! In collaboration with the Sister Scholars Advisory Council, this list is carefully curated for your education and pleasure. Visit: https://deltafoundation.net/national-reading-circle/ to make your selection(s). Enjoy. #DST1913, #DREF, #DREFSisterScholars, #SummerReading2026 #YoungReaders #DeltaDolls

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The DREF Sister Scholars Advisory Council’s National Reading Circle encourages all to check out the 2026 Summer Reading List. The book Committee is encouraging our young Sorors to read more. So, we invited the Midwest Regional Representative, Ms. Ryleigh Clayborn, to share her favorite books that would be of interest to our Delta Dolls and young readers! In collaboration with the Sister Scholars Advisory Council, this list is carefully curated for your education and pleasure. Visit: https://deltafoundation.net/national-reading-circle/ to make your selection(s). Enjoy. #DST1913, #DREF, #DREFSisterScholars, #SummerReading2026 #YoungReaders #DeltaDolls

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DREF is delighted to acknowledge Higher Education Day! Let`s celebrate the pursuit of knowledge and the dreams we chase! Whether you’re in a classroom or online, remember, education is the key that unlocks our future. Cheers to lifelong learning and all those who inspire us along the way! #DST1913, #DREF, #HigherEdDay, #CelebrateLearning, #EducationMatters, #InspireToLearn, #KnowledgeIsPower, #FutureLeaders

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DREF is delighted to acknowledge Higher Education Day! Let's celebrate the pursuit of knowledge and the dreams we chase! Whether you’re in a classroom or online, remember, education is the key that unlocks our future. Cheers to lifelong learning and all those who inspire us along the way! #DST1913, #DREF, #HigherEdDay, #CelebrateLearning, #EducationMatters, #InspireToLearn, #KnowledgeIsPower, #FutureLeaders

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DREF is pleased to announce the 2026-2027 Community Empowerment Grant recipients. This year in keeping with the Foundation’s focus on Economic Empowerment for 2026-2027, the Delta Research and Educational Foundation awarded grants to chapters for programs that empower African American women and their families through economic uplift.
A program can be conducted by a Delta chapter or sponsored in partnership with a community-based organization that has a similar mission and goals as those of DREF or the Sorority; the community-based organization must have a 501(c)(3) non-profit status. The next application period will begin in November 2026. Chapters are not provided grants in two consecutive years.
Please help us congratulate this year`s awardees:
Eastern Region
Albany Alumnae
Baltimore Alumnae
Baltimore Metropolitan Alumnae
Central Jersey Alumnae
Farwest Region
Greater Salt Lake Alumnae
Tempe Alumnae
Midwest Region
Chicago Metropolitan Alumnae
Southern Region
Atlanta Alumnae
Jackson (TN) Alumnae
Marietta Rsowell Alumnae
Tampa Alumnae
South Atlantic Region
Norfolk Alumnae
Southwest Region
Alexandra (LA) Alumnae
#DST1913, #DREF, #CommunityEmpowerment #EconomicEmpowerment #DeltaChapters

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DREF is pleased to announce the 2026-2027 Community Empowerment Grant recipients. This year in keeping with the Foundation’s focus on Economic Empowerment for 2026-2027, the Delta Research and Educational Foundation awarded grants to chapters for programs that empower African American women and their families through economic uplift. A program can be conducted by a Delta chapter or sponsored in partnership with a community-based organization that has a similar mission and goals as those of DREF or the Sorority; the community-based organization must have a 501(c)(3) non-profit status. The next application period will begin in November 2026. Chapters are not provided grants in two consecutive years. Please help us congratulate this year's awardees: Eastern Region Albany Alumnae Baltimore Alumnae Baltimore Metropolitan Alumnae Central Jersey Alumnae Farwest Region Greater Salt Lake Alumnae Tempe Alumnae Midwest Region Chicago Metropolitan Alumnae Southern Region Atlanta Alumnae Jackson (TN) Alumnae Marietta Rsowell Alumnae Tampa Alumnae South Atlantic Region Norfolk Alumnae Southwest Region Alexandra (LA) Alumnae #DST1913, #DREF, #CommunityEmpowerment #EconomicEmpowerment #DeltaChapters

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DREF recognizes PRIDE Month! 🌈 Let`s celebrate love, equality, and acceptance for all. No matter who you love, you deserve to be proud and embraced for who you are. Let`s continue to support and uplift the LGBTQ+ community every day. #DST1913,#DREF,#BlackLove,#PrideMonth, #LoveisLove

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DREF recognizes PRIDE Month! 🌈 Let's celebrate love, equality, and acceptance for all. No matter who you love, you deserve to be proud and embraced for who you are. Let's continue to support and uplift the LGBTQ+ community every day. #DST1913,#DREF,#BlackLove,#PrideMonth, #LoveisLove

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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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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.

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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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