Bellevue Alumnae Chapter
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
Community Impact
Working alongside our community to create lasting impact, the members of the Bellevue Alumnae Chapter serve year-round to uplift, empower, and strengthen the communities we call home. Guided by Delta Sigma Theta’s mission and its Five-Point Programmatic Thrust, our work advances social, educational, economic, and political empowerment through purposeful service, advocacy, and partnership.
Through comprehensive public initiatives aligned with the National Organization’s Five-Point Programmatic Thrust, the Bellevue Alumnae Chapter remains committed to supporting, enhancing, and sustaining the systems that shape our communities and expand opportunity for those we serve.
Five-Point Programmatic Thrust
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Economic Empowerment – financial stability, workforce readiness, and opportunity building
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​Educational Advancement – Scholarship, mentorship, and lifelong learning
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International Awareness & Involvement
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​Global Awareness – Local action with a global perspective
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​Health & Wellness – Holistic, well-being across the lifespan
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Political Awareness & Involvement (Social Action)
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Civic Engagement – Advocacy, voter education, and policy awareness
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Economic Development
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​The Bellevue Alumnae Chapter advances economic development by supporting individuals and families during critical moments of need while intentionally building pathways toward long-term financial stability. Our work includes strengthening financial literacy using principles of financial fortitude, equipping individuals and families with tools to make informed decisions, manage resources effectively, and plan for the future.
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What we do
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Support small businesses and entrepreneurs
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Partner with the Emergency Feeding Program for our annual Emergency Food Drive, providing essential food items to families experiencing food insecurity in our communities
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Adopt-A-Family program, offering direct support to families facing financial hardship during the holiday season
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Financial literary workshop delivered in partnership with community bank officers.
Educational Development
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We are committed to expanding educational access and opportunity by investing in students at critical transition points along their academic journey. Education remains a cornerstone of our service, and we view scholarship, mentorship, and access to resources as essential tools for long-term empowerment.
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What we do
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Annual high school scholarship program -- since 2010, the chapter has awarded more than $20,000 in scholarships to college-bound senior high school women of colo
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2025-2026 Scholarship Application is now open!
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International Awareness and Involvement​
International awareness is sisterhood in action. As one of Delta
Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated’s Five-Point Programmatic
Thrusts, it calls us to broaden global understanding and support women and girls in developing nations.
What We Do
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Sustain partnerships in Ghana
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Support technology access initiatives in Madagascar
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Participate in global observances and awareness efforts
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We believe small, intentional acts create lasting change —
expanding educational access, strengthening families, and
building more resilient communities worldwide.
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Beyond Borders. Within Reach.
Physical and Mental Health
Wellness isn’t just programming. It’s policy. It’s access. It’s advocacy.
The Bellevue Alumnae Chapter advances physical and mental wellness as both a public health priority and a social justice imperative. Rooted in Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated’s Physical and Mental Health thrust, we promote whole-person wellness — mind, body, and spirit — through culturally responsive programming, strategic partnerships, and informed advocacy.
What We Do
We focus on three interconnected pillars:
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Physical Activity & Heart Health — cardiovascular education, screenings, and prevention initiatives, including participation in the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women campaign.
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Brain Health & Chronic Disease Prevention — Alzheimer’s awareness, caregiver support, and early detection strategies for chronic conditions.
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Mental & Emotional Wellness — workshops and forums addressing trauma, caregiving stress, grief, and midlife health.
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Through community partnerships, including the annual MLK Jr. Health Fair, and through sustained advocacy efforts, we expand access to resources and support equitable health outcomes across the lifespan.
Political Awareness and Involvement (Social Action)
Informed communities create lasting change.
The Bellevue Alumnae Chapter advances Political Awareness, Civic Engagement, and Social Action by creating informed, community-centered spaces that encourage education, advocacy, and participation. Anchored in the legacy of our 22 Founders and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated’s commitment to enlightened citizenship, we promote nonpartisan civic engagement that strengthens democracy and advances equity.
What We Do
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Participate in Delta Days at the State Capitol
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Monitor local and state legislation
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Provide voter education and registration initiatives
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Host forums and discussions on issues impacting our communities​
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Our focus in King and Snohomish Counties includes housing
equity, public safety, health access, educational and economic
justice, environmental justice, and voting rights. Through
partnerships and advocacy, we remain a trusted presence in civic life.
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