PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — The Philadelphia alumnae chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is celebrating its 95th anniversary by giving.
The chapter has partnered with an organization that serves homeless women and children.
"We actually had been out in our communities working in those various areas by providing support through our five-point programmatic thrust," said Philadelphia Alumnae Chapter President Dr. Penny Sparks-Nixon.
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“We have a focus on education, economic development, physical and mental health, social action and international awareness and involvement.”
The chapter is celebrating all year with a focus on scholarship, service and sisterhood.
They have partnered with Life Turning Point of Philadelphia to serve homeless women and children. The first thing on their agenda is to address food insecurity by stocking their pantry.
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“We’re just not going to stock the pantry one time," said Dr. Sparks-Nixon. "Our goal is to support them throughout the year. Also, we’re hoping that through our acts of service, we are able to bring in other organizations as well.”
Founded in 1913 at Howard University, the organization is the world’s largest African American sorority with over 350,000 members.
(Editor's note: Racquel Williams is a member of Delta Sigma Theta.)
