South Bend Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

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was chartered on Dec 3, 1955. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide assistance and support through establishing program in local communities throughout the world. Founded on January 13, 1913 by twenty-two collegiate women at Howard University, the Sorority is currently a sisterhood of more than 200,000 predominately Black college educate

d women. This includes over 900 chapters located in the United States, England, Japan (Tokyo and Okinawa), Germany, the Virgin Islands, Bermuda, the Bahamas, and the Republic of Korea. The major programs of the sorority are based upon the organization's Five Programmatic Thrust: Economic Development, Physical and Mental Health, Educational Development, Political Awareness and Involvement, and International Awareness and Involvement. For more information, visit our national website at: www.deltasigmatheta.org

Join the South Bend Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for the annual March of Dimes March for Babies V...
06/10/2026

Join the South Bend Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for the annual March of Dimes March for Babies Virtual Walk! Your donations will support mothers, babies and families in need and helps to fight the maternal and infant health crisis.

One of our Founders, Edna Brown Coleman, died during childbirth and her baby passed away a few days later. We march for her and other women of color to help decrease the risk of this happening to others.

Please donate to our team page: https://www.marchforbabies.org/team/dstsba
Delta Sigma Theta - South Bend Alumnae. Help us reach our goal of $350!

🔺️Key Statistics• Adult Prevalence: 1 in 5 adults experience a mental illness in any given year.• Youth & Teens: 1 in 6 ...
05/25/2026

🔺️Key Statistics

• Adult Prevalence: 1 in 5 adults experience a mental illness in any given year.

• Youth & Teens: 1 in 6 youth experience a mental health condition, with anxiety being the most common.

• Early Onset: 50% of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14 , and 75% begins by age 24 . National Council for Mental Wellbeing +2

🔺️Treatment Barriers & Costs

• Unmet Needs: Nearly 30 million people in the U.S. lack access to affordable, comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment.

• Treatment Gap: Less than half of adults with a mental illness receive treatment.

• Economic Impact: Serious mental illnesses cost the U.S. roughly $200 billion in lost earnings annually. National Council for Mental Wellbeing +2

🔺️General Facts

• Common Conditions: Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting over 19% of the adult population.

• Color of the Movement: Green is the official awareness color, symbolizing hope, strength, and emotional support.

• The Role of Stigma: Many people do not seek help due to negative attitudes and misconceptions surrounding mental illness. Centerstone +4

🔺️Helpful Resources

• Immediate Support: If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. You can call or text the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline at 988.

• NAMI: The National Alliance on Mental Illness provides educational materials, local support groups, and resources to help break the stigma.

• SAMHSA: The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration offers free toolkits and treatment locators for behavioral health services.

We are the movement!The devastating effects of menthol ci******es and other flavored to***co products on the Black commu...
05/17/2026

We are the movement!

The devastating effects of menthol ci******es and other flavored to***co products on the Black community are the result of concerted efforts by the to***co industry to target Black people with a product that is more addictive and harder to stop using.

Help save Black lives on No Menthol Sunday, May 17!
Visit NoMentholSunday.org for tips and information.


Social Action:Economic Summary
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Social Action:What Indiana Voters Can Do Right Now
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Social Action:Supreme Court Update & What Indiana Voters Can Do
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🔺 ️Please share and encourge young ladies who are seniors in high school to complete the application and submit before ...
04/25/2026

🔺 ️Please share and encourge young ladies who are seniors in high school to complete the application and submit before the stated deadline.

04/02/2026

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â—ŹIn Indiana, the primary election is held on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

●​Here are the key details you'll need for voting in the Hoosier state:

​🕒 Polling Hours
• ​Open: 6:00 a.m.
• ​Close: 6:00 p.m. (local time)
• ​Note: Indiana spans two time zones (Eastern and Central), so the polls will close at 6:00 p.m. in your specific area.

​🗓️ Important Deadlines
• ​Voter Registration: You must be registered by April 6, 2026.
• ​Early Voting: In-person early voting begins April 7, 2026, at your county clerk's office or designated satellite locations.
• ​Absentee Ballots: If you are voting by mail, your ballot must be received by the county election board by 6:00 p.m. on Election Day.

​🆔 What to Bring
​Indiana requires a government-issued photo ID to vote. This can be an Indiana driver’s license, a state ID card, a U.S. passport, or a military ID.

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South Bend, IN
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