Scholarships and Recognition Awards - Major fundraising events benefit
the chapter’s annual scholarships and recognition awards. Annual scholarships have been awarded to area students since the chapter was established in 1976. Scholarship and recognition award recipients are chosen on the basis of high academic scholarship, talent and need. Annual Day Care Scholarships are periodically given to area pre-schoolers in need of financial assistance.  

Delta GEMS – This program provides a supportive mentoring environment in which to educate girls ages 14 thru 18 on skills required to be successful in life, including their continued formal education and careers. Workshops on the following topics are included in the program: Career/Life Planning, Securing Financial Aid for College, Social Graces and Entrepreneurial Skills. Delta GEMS are also involved in service projects intended to equip them to become contributing citizens of their communities. Examples of their service projects include partnering with Tabernacle Baptist Church to feed the homeless, Toys for Tots and visiting seniors in hospitals and nursing home facilities. Annually, the chapter presents recognition awards to all graduating Delta GEMS.

Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy – Delta Academy provides an opportunity to enrich and enhance the education that our young girls receive in public schools. A primary goal of the program is to prepare young girls for full participation as leaders in the 21st Century. Our curriculum includes computer training, self-esteem and etiquette workshops, field trips for science experiences and college exposure as well as special outings to cultural events, fancy dinners, museums, plays and concerts.

Science in Everyday Experience – This program’s objective is to increase the interest and success rate of African American elementary and middle school age children (K-8) in science and mathematics. RVA incorporates experiment stations in various public events as well as other chapter programs.

May Week Activities - On an annual basis, the Rancocas Valley Alumnae
Chapter holds an Awards Recognition Program to acknowledge individuals and/or organizations that have made outstanding contributions in the areas of community service and education. Categories of recipients include the youth as well as adults. During May Week, the chapter designates a Sunday to worship together at a local church and makes a donation to the church’s Board of Christian Education.

Grandparents Support Program – Provides additional support to grandparents and great grandparents raising their grandchildren. The program includes providing information about resources available to these caregivers as well as opportunities to network with other grandparents. The chapter also targets this group with its holiday baskets and toy drives. Political issues of interest to the grandparents are also incorporated into legislative visits conducted during Delta Days at the Nation and State Capitols.

Supporting Our Own - Rancocas Valley
Alumnae Chapter supports this national programmatic thrust by supporting African American businesses whenever and wherever possible. In addition, RVA launched an Economic Directory of African American owned businesses that is distributed to the public at various events.  Click here for our current Economic Directory!

International Day of Service - This program promotes HIV/AIDS awareness through workshops on men, women and children with AIDS, caring for people with AIDS and volunteering. During this program, the chapter generally makes a donation to a community organization that focuses on HIV/AIDS awareness. The chapter has won an Exemplary Service Award from the Grand Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for this program.

Health Walks - Chapter members solicit sponsors for their participation in various walks throughout the area. A few examples are the March of Dimes Walk America, Breast Cancer Walks and the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.

Health Awareness - A monthly newsletter is distributed to members containing various health education articles. In addition, Blood Pressure screening is offered to sorors prior to and after every Chapter Meeting by RVA’s resident health professionals who provide follow-up service to those whose blood pressure is of concern.

Voters Registration, Education & Mobilization – Voter registration drives
are conducted on an ongoing basis at various locations and events. Education is provided through monthly Social Action Alerts and workshops on various topics. In addition, telephone banks and other methods of communication are used in mobilization efforts.

Delta Days at the Nation’s & State’s Capitol - Annually, the chapter participates in Delta Days at the Nation’s Capitol and Delta Days at the State Capitol to meet with legislature to discuss issues, build coalitions and network. On an ongoing basis, the chapter is also an advocate on social and political issues that affect our communities. These issues are profiled in a monthly Social Action Alert distributed to chapter members.

Africa Connection – The chapter provides service to various African countries by donating basic supplies to students as well as donations to HIV/AIDS funds.