The Arlington Alumnae Chapter was chartered on December
10, 1988. The initial goals were: to reclaim inactive Sorors which would provide a core group of members for the implementation
of Delta Sigma Theta’s programs; to foster a strong and supportive relationship with the collegiate chapters in our
area, and provide positive role models, strong leadership and program initiatives needed in the Arlington community.
Today, the goals are still the same. Scholarship, Service and Sisterhood has continued to be the primary focus of
the Chapter. Over the twenty-two years of existence the Chapter has contributed in excess of $100,000 to high school seniors
in Arlington and Grand Prairie. The Chapter has sponsored many fundraising activities to support the scholarship fund and
public service activities.
The Arlington Alumnae Chapter has maintained a presence in the community since inception.
The Chapter has served as hostess for the pass twenty years at the Martin Luther King Jr. annual celebration, and presented
awards to the first black Mayor and Police Chief of Arlington. Food and monetary donations have been made to Mission Arlington,
Arlington Charities, and Arlington Night Shelter. The Chapter has sponsored members in AIDS, Breast Cancer and Easter Seal
Walk- A- Thons. Toys and Food are donated to needy families at Christmas. Voter Registration drives are held prior to elections.
Visits have been made to nursing homes where members play games and provide entertainment to the patients. Gift bags consisting
of soap, tooth paste, lotion and socks are also presented. Not only is the Chapter active in the Community but is active
in the Schools.
