(Evansville, IN) – The Evansville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., celebrates 46 years of service in the Evansville community and will hold a luncheon on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at 11:30 am at the Venue 812, 1401 N. Boeke Road, Evansville, IN 47715. The Red Shoe Luncheon will honor women in the Evansville community who are leading in areas that support Delta Sigma Theta Sorority’s mission and the Five-Point Programmatic Thrust – Economic Development; Educational Development; International Awareness and Involvement; Physical and Mental Health; and Political Awareness and Involvement. In addition to recognizing outstanding women in the community, the event includes a delicious meal and entertainment. The following women will be recognized at the luncheon:
- Economic Development
Geronica Hazelwood, Founder/Executive Director, Missing Pieces Community Development Corporation
- Educational Development
Debbie Calhoun, #Tech Me Program
- International Awareness and Involvement
Rev. Lynn Renne, Amani Partners Kenya
- Physical and Mental Health
April Goebel, RN, and Community Mentor
- Political Awareness and Involvement
Amy DeVries, Community Organizer
- Community Outreach
Dr. Trinisia Brooks, Culturally Responsive-Trauma Informed Practitioner, Your Advocate Consulting
- Youth Award
Sophie Golday
- Youth Award
Jahzara McAlister
Founded in 1913, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., is a non-profit organization that aims to provide services and programs to promote human welfare. The Evansville Alumnae Chapter was chartered April 22, 1978. Programs throughout the years include building homes for families under the Habitat for Humanity program, voter registration drives, hosting seminars on women’s health issues, mentoring programs for young girls, and a scholarship fund to assist students with expenses upon entering college.
Tickets and sponsorships may be purchased by visiting www.evansvilledeltas.com. If you would like more information, please email the Chapter at DSTEvansvilleAlum@gmail.com or contact Diane Clements-Boyd at (812) 457-1148.
