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DREF Seeking a Senior Accountant
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.
Make Your Year-End Charitable Donation to DREF, Today!
It’s that wonderful time of year—the joyous holiday season! This year is indeed wonderful and joyous for the Delta Research and Educational Foundation (DREF) as it recognized its 55th anniversary in 2022. We look forward to your year-end charitable donation to continue our programs which support African American women and their families. Click on the subject line for DREF Board President, Renee L. Harper's holiday message and donation link. We Thank You!
DTEC-TAG presents "Critical Race Theory in the Time of COVID"
DTEC-TAG will host our postponed Education Now! Webinar Series featuring Rodney Robinson (2019 National Teacher of The Year) on Thursday, March 10, 2022, from 6:00-7:30 pm. Mr. Robinson will discuss "Critical Race Theory in the Time of COVID." Click on the subject line to find the flyer and additional information. Please do share with your networks.
Columbia (MO) Alumnae Chapter Making it Happen!
Happy Founders Day to the dynamic members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. The Sorority is celebrating 109 years of Sisterhood, Scholarship, Service, and Social Action. On this anniversary date January 13, 2022, DREF is excited to announce a new feature entitled "Delta Chapters Making it Happen,” which recognizes best practices of DST chapters that use the Charitable Engagement Service offered by the Foundation. (Click on subject to learn more)
DREF Holiday Office Closures
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Headquarters and Delta Research and Educational Foundation Offices located, in Washington, DC will be closed Tuesday, December 27, 2022 through Friday, December 30, 2022, for the 2022 Holiday Season. The offices will reopen Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at 8:30 a.m.
Attention Educators! Join DREF DTEC-TAG @ CBCF 51st Annual Legislative Conference
REIMAGINE/RESTORE/RESIST...The 3R's of Education Justice! The Delta Teacher Efficacy Campaign - Teachers Advocating to lead Great Change (DTEC-TAG) will present 2 dynamic workshops in a 6 hour professional development series for K-12 Educators on September 28, 2022, 8:00am - 5:00pm at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) 51st Annual Legislative Conference. Click on the subject line to learn more.
National Reading Circle Selects Biography on DST Past National President Bertha Maxwell-Roddey as 2023 Book Selection
DREF National Reading Circle book selection: Bertha Maxwell-Roddey: A Modern-Day Race Woman and the Power of Black Leadership by Sonya Ramsey, Ph.D. Coordinated by the DREF Sister Scholars Advisory Council, the National Reading Circle invites individuals from throughout the nation to join the Circle by reading the biography of Dr. Maxwell-Roddey, who served as the 20th National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. from 1992-96.
Deadline Approaching for 2022-2023 Scholarship and Internship Opportunities. Apply Now!
DREF awards scholarship and internship opportunities to student applicants entering college or continuing their academic programs. Online applications are available now! Students must meet both academic and community service requirements. The deadline for submission for each scholarship and internship is March 31, 2022. To learn more about the application guidelines click on the subject line.
March 31 Deadline Approaching for the 2023 Internship and Scholarship Opportunities. Apply Now!
DREF will award scholarships to student applicants entering college or continuing their academic programs. The applications must be submitted to DREF no later than March 31,2023. Learn about application guidelines and the submission requirements by clicking on the subject line.
Celebrating Our Mother’s with the DREF Roses & Violets Campaign
The Delta Research and Educational Foundation is pleased to announce that The Rev. Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook, Honorary Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has composed a very special prayer honoring mothers. The prayer written by Rev. Cook will be shared with all persons who support the DREF Mother’s Day Roses & Violets Campaign. Click on the subject line to join the campaign.
Attention All DST Chapters! There is Still Time to Apply for the DREF 2023-2024 Community Empowerment Grant Opportunity
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.
DREF Sister Scholars Recommends its 2021 Summer Reading List
It’s summer time, and the reading is easy! Check out this year’s list of recommended books from the DREF Sister Scholars Advisory Council. It is presented in two parts: Non-Fiction and Fiction. Surely, there’s something here that will grab your interest and become a page-turner to add something that you need to make your days of summer memorable and rewarding. Let the words, characters, settings, twists and turns, facts, literary expertise, and more take you away! Let your summer reading flow in the direction that you desire to go, whether it is serious , historical, relaxing, or complicated. Let our recommended book titles take you there! Enjoy your reading and have a safe summer. (Click on the subject line to obtain the list)
In Loving Tribute to Suzzanne Douglas-Cobb…Philanthropist Exemplar
It is with profound sadness that the Board of Directors and Staff of the Delta Research and Educational Foundation (DREF) offer a loving tribute of gratitude and respect to actress Suzzanne Douglas-Cobb, a major DREF supporter and an Honorary Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. upon her passing on July 6, 2021. The DREF leadership extends heartfelt condolences to the Douglas-Cobb Family during this, their time of bereavement. (click on the subject line to read more)
Project IMPACT: Diabetes Prevention Webinar—Saving Your Life in 3D—Defeating the Disease with DREF.
You are invited to attend a Project IMPACT: Diabetes Prevention Webinar on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at 7:30 p.m. The Webinar is entitled “Saving Your Life in 3D—Defeating the Disease with DREF." If you have been diagnosed in the pre-diabetes range, the Project IMPACT: Diabetes Prevention Program is ideal for you. Click on the subject line to register, NOW!
DREF Welcomes the 2022 STJ Summer Intern - Lydia Fertil
Lydia Fertil is currently a student attending Florida State University. She is a dual degree student studying International Affairs and Cyber Criminology. Lydia is passionate about aiding her community and has integrated it into her life on Florida State’s campus. Her involvements include Student Government, the Diversity and Inclusion Institute of Florida State, Undergraduate Research, and more. Click on the subject line to learn more.
Thank You for Supporting the DREF Literary Jam
The DREF Board of Directors extends sincere gratitude to each of you who supported our recent special event, the DREF Literary Jam. It was an awesome occasion celebrating Women’s History month through great party music provided DJ Vince Adams and a lively book discussion led by author and media expert Harriette Cole, a Delta member. The participation of Honorary Chairpersons Daphne Maxwell Reid and Aunjanue Ellis, both Delta members, made the Literary Jam a memorable evening. Yes, you helped us party with purpose! As we acknowledged the phenomenal contributions of women in the arts, we raised funds to benefit DREF operations and its charitable and educational programming. Charitable donations are still being accepted. Click on the subject line to donate.
DST Grand Chapter Establishes Cheryl A. Hickmon Scholarship Fund @ DREF
The Grand Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has established a scholarship fund at the Delta Research and Educational Foundation (DREF) to honor the memory and legacy of Ms. Cheryl A. Hickmon, the 27th National President of the Sorority, Inc. Ms. Hickmon was elected as Delta’s National President in November 2021 at the Sorority’s 55th National Convention held in Atlanta, GA. National President Hickmon, age 59, resided in Hartford, CT. She passed away on January 20, 2022 after a brief illness. Click on the subject line to learn more>
DREF Welcomes Dr. Antoinette M. Rogers, Director of Programs
Soror Antoinette M. Rogers joins DREF as the full-time incoming Director of Programs. She hails from Richmond Virginia and has been a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. since 1992. She brings extensive professional experience in the areas of K-12 and postsecondary education, and non-profit management. She has previously worked as a public-school teacher, college professor and non-profit manager.
New Leadership Assumes the Helm at the Delta Research and Educational Foundation (DREF)
The Delta Research and Educational Foundation (DREF) will commence its new fiscal year on July 1, 2022 with new leadership assuming the helm. The newly elected Board President is Ms. Renee L. Harper of Boston, MA. Ms. Harper previously served as board treasurer of DREF, the 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization established by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Also joining the DREF team will be Ms. Karla M. Green as the newly hired Executive Director, who will manage the daily business affairs of the Foundation’s national operation.
Thank You for Attending the Self-Care Workshop
Appreciation is extended to all who attended the self-care workshop presented as a part of the Professional Development Series for Educators sponsored by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Weekend. The Delta Research and Educational Foundation (DREF) and the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.(DST) presented the workshop “Pouring from a Full Pitcher—Self-Care: Mind, Body, and Spirit” on September 15. As indicated during the workshop, a resource list to support your efforts in achieving health and wellness is provided on the DREF website…here’s to filling your pitcher with self-care. Click on the subject line for the Resource List