During the holiday season, the Fort Wayne Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. embraced the spirit of giving by bringing joy and support to an adopted family. Through this act of kindness, the chapter exemplified the core values of service and compassion that define the organization’s mission. Their dedication to uplifting the community during such a special time of year reflects the deep commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of those in need.​

On Sunday, September 15, the Fort Wayne Alumnae Chapter, in collaboration with the League of Women Voters, hosted a highly successful voter registration drive at six local Black churches in honor of National Voter Registration Day. Throughout the day, we connected with over 100 individuals to verify their voter registration status and proudly registered 25 new voters! The event was a powerful day of community engagement, education, and action, and we are grateful to Redemptio

We are Social Action in Motion—and the Fort Wayne Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. proudly hosted our 2nd Annual Delta Day with the Mayor. This special occasion gave us the opportunity to engage directly with city leadership and explore how we can collaborate to create lasting, positive change in our community. The discussions were both insightful and inspiring, highlighting key areas where civic organizations and local government can work hand in hand. Fro

We’re excited to celebrate our Chapter President, Dawn Clopton, who was recently featured on Living Local 15 alongside members of the Greater Fort Wayne National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC). Hosted by Jessica Williams, the segment highlighted the powerful legacy and ongoing community impact of NPHC organizations—collectively known as the Divine Nine. Chapter President Dawn Clopton, representing the Fort Wayne Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., joined the con

This holiday season, the Fort Wayne Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. continued its tradition of spreading love and joy through our annual Adopted Christmas Family program. Thanks to the generosity and heartfelt donations of our Sorors, we were able to bless a deserving family with holiday gifts and essentials—delivered just in time for a joyful Christmas morning. From toys to warm clothing to household items, every gift reflected the spirit of sisterhood, s

​“The chapter's goal is to raise awareness of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. We want to educate the community on how they can keep themselves and others safe. We believe through education, advocacy, and collaboration, we can help to put an end to AIDS.” The Fort Wayne Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is putting people first—through compassion, advocacy, and action. As part of their ongoing commitment to health equity and HIV/AIDS awareness, the chapter recently don

The Fort Wayne Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. proudly partnered with the Fort Wayne Chapter of The Links, Incorporated for the Black Family Wellness Expo—a powerful day of education, advocacy, and community wellness. Held at Wayne High School, the event brought together organizations, health experts, and families to share vital resources that support the physical and mental health of our community. Our chapter hosted a Delta table where we distributed vac

In 1913, nineteen of the twenty-two Founders of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. marched in the historic Women’s Suffrage Parade—fully aware that the fight for justice was far from equal. Unlike many of the women around them, they were Black women in a segregated America, marching for rights they were still being denied. Though asked to walk at the back of the line, they did so with dignity and determination, setting the tone for over a century of service-driven leadership. T

The Fort Wayne Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was honored to be featured in the Fort Wayne Ink Spot for our 2025 Spirit of Excellence Awards—a signature event recognizing the invaluable contributions of Black churches and ministry leaders throughout the city. Held on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at New Covenant Worship Center, this powerful celebration uplifted spiritual leaders who have gone above and beyond to serve their communities. From heartfelt nominati

The Fort Wayne Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. proudly joined fellow Divine Nine organizations for the Great American Clean Up on Saturday, May 3, contributing to a city-wide effort to promote neighborhood beautification and unity. The event took place at the Renaissance Pointe YMCA, where participants came together to clean up the surrounding neighborhood. Working alongside members of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), volunteers helped enhance the

As part of our Statewide Founders Day Service Project, the Fort Wayne Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. came together to support new mothers by assembling thoughtful care kits filled with baby essentials, toiletries, and more. Although the pandemic caused many plans to shift, our commitment to service remained strong. We were proud to donate these kits to Healthier Moms and Babies, a local organization dedicated to supporting maternal and infant health in ou

Members of the Fort Wayne Alumnae Chapter volunteered at the local Habitat for Humanity ReStore, assisting with merchandising, clean-up, and donation intake while supporting an organization that strengthens the community.

Members of the Fort Wayne Alumnae Chapter partnered with the Fort Wayne Police Department for the 5th Annual Fall Harvest Children’s Coat Collection and Giveaway, helping organize, sort, and distribute coats to local families.

The Fort Wayne Alumnae Chapter celebrated its 104th Founders Day with a red-carpet screening of Hidden Figures, bringing together members, youth program participants, families, and community partners for an evening of inspiration, reflection, and legacy.