• Charitable Engagement

    DREF provides opportunities to promote research that identifies and fashions solutions to issues affecting African American women through funding and support of the charitable and educational programs of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

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  • The Center

    The Center for Research on African-American Women (The Center) focuses on critical issues relevant to African-American women that can be of significance for policy decision-making.

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  • Fund Development

    There are many opportunities to contribute to the campaigns, events, programs and initiatives managed by DREF throughout the year.

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Announcing a Career Opportunity at DREF – Part-Time Finance Manager

Coming Soon! The STJ Social Justice Forum

DREF Announces the 2025-2026 Internship and Scholarship Opportunities

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dref_1967 DREF @dref_1967 ·
10 Feb

DREF continues to elevate awareness during Heart Month. This message is shared by DST member Lisa Brownlee Johnson, NP of the Henrico County Alumnae Chapter. #DST1913, #heartmonth, # DREF

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dref_1967 DREF @dref_1967 ·
6 Feb

There is still time to apply for these opportunities. Visit http://www.deltafoundation.net to learn more.
#DST1913, #DREF, #HBCU, #Scholarships

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dref_1967 DREF @dref_1967 ·
5 Feb

This month DREF supports all efforts to educate and build awareness about the importance of taking care of your heart. African Americans are significantly impacted by cardiovascular disease. Remember to wear red on Friday 2/7 to show your support. #DREF, #DST1913, #HeartMonth

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dref_1967 DREF @dref_1967 ·
5 Feb

This month DREF supports all efforts to educate and build awareness about the importance of taking care of your heart. African Americans are significantly impacted by cardiovascular disease. Remember to wear red on Friday 2/7 to show your support. #DREF, #DST1913, #HeartMonth

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Creating Possibilities…
Improving Lives

“Research Matters: Creating Possibilities to Achieve Health and Wellness for All of Us” focuses on outreach and education to African Americans about the significant role biomedical research plays in addressing health disparities.

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DREF is partnering with the American Pharmacists Association Foundation (APhA) to conduct a national diabetes prevention program. Entitled Project IMPACT: Diabetes Prevention.

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DREF awards scholarships and internship opportunities to student applicants entering college or continuing their academic programs. Students must meet both academic and community service requirements.

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The Delta Research and Educational Foundation (DREF) supports DST Chapters, Individuals and Families by providing a comprehensive Financial Health & Wellness Webinar Series.

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Delta Research and Educational Foundation (DREF)

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. established the Delta Research and Educational Foundation (DREF) as a public charity supporting scholastic achievement, public service programs, and research initiatives focused upon African American women.

VISION The DREF vision is to Create Possibilities and Improve Lives.

MISSION The Delta Research and Educational Foundation (DREF) identifies issues affecting Black women, their families, and communities of the African Diaspora globally, and creates solutions through research, programming, and funding in support of charitable and educational programs of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and other collaborative organizations.

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