Delta G.E.M.S. (Growing and Empowering Myself Successfully)

A natural outgrowth and expansion for the continuation of the highly successful Dr. Betty Shabaaz Delta Academy: Catching the Dreams of Tomorrow, Delta Gems was created to catch the dreams of African American at-risk, adolescent girls aged 14-18. Delta GEMS provides the frame work to actualize those dreams through the performance of specific tasks that develop a CAN DO attitude.

Delta GEMS Goals
To instill the need to excel academically;
To provide tools that enable girls to sharpen and

enhance their skills to achieve high levels of academic success;
To assist girls in proper goal setting and

planning for their futures high school and beyond;

To create compassionate, caring, and community minded young women by actively involving them in service learning and community service opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Parent Forms

Risk Management Volunteer Application

The Delta GEMS program offers a road map for college and career planning conducts activities that provide opportunities for self-reflection and individual growth. Delta GEMS, like Delta Academy, is implemented by chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

All adult (18+) volunteers must go through Risk Management Training, be interviewed by our Risk Management team, and pass a background check.

The following forms must be filled out by all youth program volunteers.

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