• 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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Seasons Greetings from DREF Board and Staff

You Can Be A Winner! Kick-Off The New Year Raffle!

DREF Announces the 2025-2026 Internship and Scholarship Opportunities

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dref_1967 DREF @dref_1967 ·
11 Dec

Announcing the 2025 -2026 Scholarship and Internship Opportunities at DREF. The application period is open from November 15, 2024 until April 1, 2025. Visit http://www.deltafoundation.net to learn more about the guidelines for each opportunity.

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dref_1967 DREF @dref_1967 ·
10 Dec

DREF's Community Empowerment Grantmaking Program announces the 2025-2026 grant application period now thru April 1, 2025. Applications accepted from Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Chapters Only! Visit https://ow.ly/IGMA50U4OAw to learn more.

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dref_1967 DREF @dref_1967 ·
5 Dec

The DREF Board and Staff appreciates your generous support of the #GivingTuesday global fundraising campaign. Your "Gift of Possibilities " helped us reach our goal. Please continue to follow DREF on social media and @ http://www.deltafoundation.net to remain connected. #DST1913,#DREF

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dref_1967 DREF @dref_1967 ·
5 Dec

SAVE-THE-DATE for the 2025 Annual Stephanie Tubbs Jones Social Justice Institute Forum at Delta Days in the Nation’s Capital
Date: Monday, March 24, 2025
When: 8am-9:30am
Where: Grand Hyatt Washington, DC Lower Ballroom
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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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