Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Orlando Alumnae Chapter
"Back to the Basics...Preserving Our Legacy"
As an organization of predominately African American women, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority is uniquely positioned to impact not only the well-being of its members, but also the well-being of families and communities at large. To facilitate this effort, the Health Task Force was launched to provide concentrated expertise and focus on the Physical and Mental Health aspect of our Five-Point Programmatic Thrust.
The mission of the Health Task Force is to educate and facilitate lifestyle change for the physical, mental, and spiritual well-being of Sorors and the communities that we serve. The Health Task Force objectives are to:
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Raise awareness about the importance and benefits of lifestyle changes that affect longevity, morbidity, and mortality
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Identify organizational alliances for the sorority that will work to address pertinent health issues
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Develop and implement health-focused programs within the sorority and the communities we serve
The Orlando Alumnae Chapter strives to develop programs and service initiatives that promote healthier lifestyle choices, decrease health risk factors, provide health education, and to improve the overall physical and mental wellness and functioning of at risk individuals, groups and populations within our service area and to members of the Orlando Alumnae Chapter.
To date, our Chapter has participated in the following activities within our community:
- Increase awareness of HIV/AIDS in the local African American Community: Participated in the National Black HIV/AIDS Day by providing assistance with HIV testing and volunteered for a community fair event
- Educate African American women about the risk factors associated with obesity: Participated in the 50 million pound weight loss challenge sponsored by Allstate. Members can join by registering at www.50millionpounds.com and joing the DST 2013 Team (National Team) and/or the Orlando Alumnae Chapter-DST2013 (Chapter Team)
- Provide education and awareness of breast cancer and assist in raising funds for the education and research on the disease: Participated and raised funds for Relay for Life, provided breast cancer education to the OAC membership, and recognized OAC breast cancer survivors and caregivers
- Provide health education and screening to critically underserved population: Collaborated and participated in the Grand Bahamas Health Fair. OAC contributed over $1500 in medical supplies, screening and testing materials for the event. OAC members presented seminars on diabetes risk factors, treatment and nutrition. OAC provided educational brochures and pamphlets for the establishment of a health library to be housed at the local Diabetes Association.
Get Fit with OAC DST Event
