Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is a public service organization founded on Christian principles by twenty-two college educated women on the campus of Howard University on January 13, 1913. On February 23, 1986, Long Beach Alumnae Chapter was chartered by thirty-one visionary members and Long Beach Alumnae became the 763^rd chapter… Read More

 For questions please contact us at (877) 625-3452 ext. 2200 or longbeachalumnae_dst@yahoo.com.

Greetings!

I am honored to serve as the 10^th President of Long Beach Alumnae and I welcome you to the website of Long Beach Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is a public service organization founded on Christian principles by twenty-two college educated women on the campus of Howard University on January 13, 1913. On February 23, 1986, Long Beach Alumnae Chapter was chartered by thirty-one visionary members and Long Beach Alumnae became the 763^rd chapter.

The Long Beach Alumnae Chapter has been dedicated to providing public service for over 25 years to the greater Long Beach area which includes: Long Beach, Lakewood, Signal Hill, and Paramount and sharing Seal Beach, Bellflower, and Los Alamitos.

Our membership is comprised of over 100 members who are diverse in age, background, skills and profession; but we all share the common bond of sisterhood, scholarship and service. Our service projects are based on the sorority’s National Five-Point Programmatic Thrust:

Economic Development

Educational Development

International Awareness and Involvement

Physical and Mental Health

Political Awareness and Involvement

Some of Long Beach Alumnae Chapter’s programs are the: Dr. Betty Shabazz Academy for girls 11-14 yrs., Delta GEMS program for
girls 14-18 yrs., annual ADACE (Alcohol, Drug Awareness and Community Education) seminar, Financial Aid Workshop, Thanksgiving basket giveaway, Christmas toy drive, Adopt-A-School, participation in the annual Long Beach Martin Luther
King, Jr. Parade and more.

We are also known for our signature fundraising events – Literary Arts Café and Prayer Breakfast & Silent Auction.   Long Beach Alumnae Chapter would love for you to join us at any of our events or programs. We encourage your support and monetary donations are always welcomed to assist us in continuing to provide impactful programs and in granting scholarships to deserving students pursuing higher education.

Long Beach Alumnae is proud of the service that we have provided to the greater Long Beach community for the past 27 years and we look forward to continuing our service for years to come.

Thank you for stopping by and to see how we are impacting lives and transforming communities.  I hope you enjoy perusing the website.

Clairessa M. Spencer, M.S.W.

President ]]> http://www.lbadst.org/leadership/presidents-message/feed/ 0 http://www.lbadst.org/service/2013-scholarship-application/ http://www.lbadst.org/service/2013-scholarship-application/#comments Tue, 19 Oct 2010 17:46:06 +0000 admin http://www.lbadst.org/index2.php/ Each year Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Long Beach Alumnae Chapter awards academic scholarships to:

• Graduating seniors in our service area (Long Beach, Lakewood, Signal Hill and Paramount) who will be attending a four year college/university or a community college (official proof of registration is required to receive scholarship).
• Students currently enrolled in a community college who will be transferring to a four year institution in the fall preceding the scholarship year.
• One graduating senior currently enrolled in a high school in our service area who will be attending a two year college is eligible for a book stipend.

Applications are based on financial need, grade point average, and school/community involvement.  Applicants must have at least a 2.75 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

Materials Required (must be typed or printed neatly in blue/black ink):

• Complete scholarship application
• One letter of recommendation from a school official
• One letter of recommendation from a community group, church or employer
• Official transcripts (grade 9 – 12 and/or AA)
• Photocopy of college acceptance letter (if available)
• Two-page autobiographical statement
• One professional photograph

Click the following link to download the 2013 Scholarship Application

2013 DST LBAC Scholarship Application

For questions or additional information please contact education@lbadst.org or (877) 625-3452 ext. 2204.