Educational Development

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc seeks to promote academic excellence among its members as
well as within the communities served by local chapters. The Educational Development
Committee was created to implement national and local programs that promote academic
excellence, emphasize scholastic achievement, and provide financial support to students within
the chapter's service area. The goals of the Clay County (FL) Alumnae Chapter (CCFAC)
Educational Development Committee are to:

 Impact the lives of the youth in our community in a positive manner.
 Plan and implement public service projects and program.
 Encourage and stimulate academic and social development.

The overall mission of the CCFAC Educational Development Program is to support all students
living in Clay County by demonstrating positive leadership, mentorship, building positive
relationships, and provide exceptional educational experiences through numerous projects and
programs.  These public service programs are centered on the Sorority’s Five Point
Programmatic Thrust programs which are designed to promote the development of young girls
and boys.  These include, but are not limited to:

 The Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy, a leadership and empowerment program for
girls ages 11-14 years.
 The Dr. Jeanne L. Noble Delta GEMS (Growing and Empowering Myself
Successfully) program which fosters the dreams of girls ages 14-18 years.
 EMBODI (Empowering Males to Build Opportunities for Developing Independence)
youth program for males ages 11-18 years. 

Some of the up and coming projects for CCFAC are reading books monthly in the elementary
schools, providing numerous items for teachers and students through the Supply Book Drive,
providing mentorship in middle and high schools, Pace Center for Girls, and Take Stock in
Children.  Additionally, we strive to elaborate and discuss personal, social, and emotional issues,
provide college and career readiness workshops, scholarships, STEM education, and continue to
enhance the minds of our future generations in Clay County.