About Us

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Twenty members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. vigorously pursued a public service commitment to making a difference in the city of Chester and the surrounding communities in Delaware County. As a result of this dedication and cohesive determination, the Chester Alumnae Chapter was chartered in a ceremony on January 22, 1994. In addition, the chapter was recognized by  The Epsilon Pi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. in 1996 for its public service efforts.  Within the structure of this energetic body of sorors, several ongoing programs and projects have emerged.

13  new members were initiated into the sisterhood in 1997 and became members of the chapter. Chester Alumnae launched its website in 2001. The year 2001 brought new members to the chapter when 12 new members  were initiated. A member of the Chester Alumnae chapter's Dr. Betty  Shabazz Academy was selected to participate in the Presidential Academy  at the National Convention in Atlanta in 2002. The chapter was  recognized for its achievements and participation in the Delta Sigma  Theta International Day of Service with a focus on HIV/AIDS in 2002. The  chapter increased its membership once again in 2004 when it initiated  25 new members and again in 2009. 2012 brought  34 new members and 2020  29 new members.

The  chapter was selected as the Small Chapter of the Year in 2008 at the  Delta Sigma Theta National Convention in Orlando, Florida. The chapter  was also recognized with the Eastern Region Technology and Information  Compliance Award for its website and use of technology within the  chapter at the 2010 Regional Conference in Baltimore and again in 2011  in Atlantic City. Chester Alumnae was also selected to receive the 2011  Human and Civil Rights Award by the Pennsylvania State Education  Association (PSEA). Most recently Chester Alumnae was selected as  Alumnae Chapter of the Year Medium for 2020-2021. CAC was also  recognized for It's exemplary programing when the chapter won the  Physical and Mental Health Award for 2020-2021.

Chester  Alumnae Chapter is a life member of the NAACP and partners with the  local branch to register voters and provide voter education. The chapter  is an active member of the Inter-Greek Council in the city of Chester. Along with the other Greek organizations in the city, a Thanksgiving  dinner is prepared for over 150 senior citizens.

Chester  Alumnae has given scholarships to deserving young women in Delaware  County to help further their college education since 1994. In addition, the chapter continues to provide service to the community through its programs and projects. 
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