Economic Development

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., established the Delta Research and Education Foundation (DREF), as a 501© (3) non-profit foundation. DREF was designed to help strengthen and expand the charitable, educational, scientific programs of Delta Sigma Theta and other organizations with similar community service goals. DREF promotes research which identifies and creates solutions to issues affecting African American women and families, nationally and globally through funding and support of public service programs the sorority and its partners.

DREF provides the following benefits for contributors to the national, regional and chapter activities of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.:

• RESEARCH AND PROGRAM INITIATIVES through The Center for Research on African American Women serving as a comprehensive database and resource on the diverse lifestyles of African American women and the roles they have played in contributing to the building of the United States. The Center is designed to present extensive research on Black women that will be of significance for policy decision-making on both local and national levels.
• The Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., and the Delta Research and Education Foundation (DREF), in partnership with the AAAS Directorate for Education and Human Resources Programs, are implementing a 5-year Science and Everyday Experiences (SEE) Initiative, an informal science education project funded by the National Science Foundation. The SEE Initiative will help parents and caregivers of African American elementary and middle school age children (K-8) develop effective ways to support children’s informal science and mathematics learning experiences. www.deltasee.org

You may contribute to DREF using DREF’s ID No. 1636 through United Way or the National Black United Federation of Chapters.

Contact information:
Delta Research and Educational Foundation
Madeliene H, Dobbins, Esq, Director
1703 New Hampshire Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-347-1337 Office
202-347-5091 Fax
www.deltafoundation.net
Email: DREF@deltafoundation.net