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Keep up with the latest news from the Delta Teacher Efficacy Campaign, T.A.G. (Teachers Advocating to lead Great Change) initiative.

DREF awards scholarships and internships to student applicants entering college or continuing their academic programs. Students must meet both academic and community service requirements. Learn about application guidelines and submission date.

Wednesday, May 6, 2015 is “Educators Unite Day” all over the country. It is a time for every community to celebrate teachers as change agents along with parents and other education supporters who motivate students to learn and achieve. Order your tee shirt before Monday, April 27.

DREF is seeking applicants for the Foundation’s Senior Accountant position. The Senior Accountant is responsible for accounting for all of DREF’s financial transactions, managing financial processes and subsidiary ledgers, accounting for grant activity and funds; generating financial statements and reports; preparing for financial audits and tax reporting; tracking financial contracts and budgets; forecasting financial performance and performing all other critical financial management functions. Click on the subject line to learn more.

The Delta Research and Educational Foundation (DREF) is currently receiving applications to fill its Director of Programs position. The Director of Programs is responsible for overall strategic direction, leadership and management of research and educational programs as related to The Center for Research on African American Women (The Center) and grant/scholarship administration strategies designed to broaden the awareness and support of DREF and its mission. The position reports to the DREF Executive Director. To read complete position description and application instructions, click on heading.

Delta Research and Educational Foundation (DREF) awards Community Empowerment grants to Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc chapters in one of the following areas: Civic Engagement; Educational Development; Financial Literacy for Youth; Health and Wellness or International Awareness. Submission deadline is March 31, 2023.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Delta Research and Educational Foundation will operate in telework mode, until further notice. During this period, all staff members will be working remotely and will be available via email and/or telephone between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:30 PM (EST), Monday through Friday. Calls to the main office number (202-347-1337) will rollover to staff telephones. Click on the subject line to learn more.

DREF is partnering with the American Pharmacists Association Foundation (APhA) to conduct a national diabetes prevention program. Entitled Project IMPACT: Diabetes Prevention, the initiative is a year-long education and wellness program that teaches participants skills needed to prevent Type 2 diabetes. Click on the subject line to learn more.

The DREF Board of Directors extends sincere appreciation to each of you for your donations on #GivingTuesday. Your generous contributions provide support for operations and charitable and educational programming throughout the nation and our global communities. It's not too late to help us reach our goal!

DREF Board of Directors encourages you to renew or participate the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), which enables them to donate to the 501 (c)(3) charity of their choice via automatic payroll deduction. Join the long standing tradition of philanthropy while supporting research, education, and advocacy uplifting African American women and their families. The CFC season is currently open and will continue through mid-January.