Get Ready to Contribute to 60 Years of Powering the Possibilities. #GivingTuesday - December 1st.
Dear DREF Supporters,
In 1967, the Delta Research and Educational Foundation was born out of a profound vision: to build a public charity dedicated to scholastic achievement, public service, and research focused on African American women.
Next year, we officially turn 60. As we look toward this milestone, we are preparing for the Global Day of Generosity, #GivingTuesday on December 1st. This year, our focus is simple: honoring our legacy by funding our future.
Every year, DREF scholarships clear the path for brilliant college students to excel in higher education without the crushing burden of student debt. But the demand always outpaces our resources. As we kick off our countdown to #GivingTuesday, we invite you to help us pave the way for the next generation of leaders.
Stay tuned for the donation link and mark your calendars to stand with DREF to “Power the Possibilities” this December 1st. #DST1913, #DREF, #GivingTuesday, #PowerThePossibilities, #AfricanAmericanWomen, #CommunityEmpowerment
With gratitude,
The DREF Team ...

DREF is seeking applicants for the Foundation’s Staff Accountant position.
The Staff Accountant is responsible for a wide range of accounting functions, including day-to-day transactions and assisting with the month-end and year-end closing processes. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proficient with accounting software, and committed to ensuring compliance with financial regulations and GAAP. To review the full position description and contact email, please visit: https://deltafoundation.net/staff-accountant-position/ Please share if applicable. #DST1913, #DREF,#JobOpportunity, #AccountingProfessionals. ...

This November, DREF celebrates Native American Heritage Month, as we honor the stories, cultures, and contributions of **Afro-Indigenous people**—those whose identities and histories reflect both Black and Native heritage.
From shared resistance to slavery and colonization to the complex histories of kinship, citizenship, and community, Black and Native experiences have intersected for generations. These stories are not a footnote; they are an essential part of American history.
As we celebrate, let’s uplift Afro-Indigenous voices, respect Tribal sovereignty, and recognize the diversity within and across Black and Native communities. #DST1913, #DREF, #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #AfroIndigenous #BlackAndNative #IndigenousHistory #BlackHistory #TribalSovereignty #RepresentationMatters ...

NEW COLLABORATION 🎉
The Sadie Collective is teaming up with the Delta Research and Educational Foundation (DREF) to bring research on economic disparities to students and emerging professionals!
First up, our virtual 2026 Research Salon on DREF’s white paper:
“No Margin for Error: How Thin Wealth Buffers Destabilize Black Communities” 📖
🗓 Thursday, Dec. 3
⏰ 6:30–8:30 PM ET
📍 Virtual
✔️ Pre-read the paper
✔️ Discuss the findings with the authors at the virtual event
✔️ Draft and post your takeaways in our live social media workshop
Please share and encourage our DST Chapters and Collegiates to join us!
RSVP 🔗 https://tinyurl.com/SadieDREF
DST#1913,#DREF, #SadieCollective, #WealthGap, #ResearchSalon ...

Eden worked two summers, 2023 and 2026, as an AmeriCorps VISTA for the GW Civic
Changemakers Program, where she worked with DC Public Schools students to develop advocacy projects addressing issues in their communities. She has a background in administrative affairs and nonprofit management.
She holds a B.A. in International Affairs and Africana Studies, with a minor in Spanish from The George Washington University. Her undergraduate achievements at GW included graduating with departmental honors in Africana Studies, enrollment in the Women in Leadership, International Politics Cohort, receiving the Stephen Joel Trachtenberg Scholarship, research in Dakar, Senegal, studying at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile in Santiago, Chile, and serving on the executive committee for several student organizations. Eden is currently a Masters Candidate at the GW Elliott School in the International Development Studies Program with a concentration in Cultures and Societies. #DST1913, #DREF, #InternationalDevelopment, #CharitableEngagement, #WomenInLeadership ...

A proud graduate of The University of Alabama, Kayla earned her Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and African American Studies. During her undergraduate years, she served as President of the University’s National Pan-Hellenic Council, where she helped champion a historic milestone: the groundbreaking of Greek Assembly Hall, the University’s first dedicated space and plots honoring its Divine Nine organizations. Most recently, Kayla was appointed to the University of Alabama Division of Partnerships Board of Advisors in 2026.
Kayla’s professional journey includes working with Walt Disney World Resorts and leadership in business development at HES Facilities Management, where she cultivated relationship management, strategic planning, and organizational growth. Her journey in the nonprofit sector began with Food for Our Journey, where she developed and executed a public relations strategy that elevated the organization’s mission, amplified the stories of underserved communities, and contributed to statewide recognition of its impact.
A proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, Kayla embraces the principles of scholarship, sisterhood, service, and social action as both a personal commitment and a professional calling. She is thrilled to join the Delta Research and Educational Foundation’s Charitable Engagement team, where she looks forward to contributing her creativity, collaborative spirit, and dedication to strengthening relationships that advance the Foundation’s mission and enduring legacy of service. #DST1913,#DREF, #UniversityOfAlabama, #NonprofitLeadership, #CommunityImpact ...