Social Action

Delta Sigma Theta has been committed to service through social action since our founding in 1913. Our 22 Founders participated in the Suffrage March of 1913, just two months after establishing the Sorority, and our members have been at the forefront of social and political struggles ever since. Under the direction of the National Social Action Commission, Delta Sigma Theta mobilizes our members, chapters, and national leaders to advocate for the Sorority’s predetermined positions and objectives. Chapters and members are engaged in a variety of social action activities focused on enacting laws and policies and bringing about awareness to sustain and expand the rights and privileges of citizenship to all people and to protect the most vulnerable amongst us.  The Social Action Corner through the Gainesville Alumnae Chapter will provide timely information and awareness relating to issues in the Gainesville community that affect our citizens on a local, regional and national level.

Soul to the Polls

Many thanks to the Sorors who represented GAC at the Souls to the Polls event on Saturday, August 17, 2024.  Sorors distributed GAC "Are You Unsure If You Are Registered to Vote in Florida? Check Your Voter Status" cards 

Voter Education & Voter Engagement

A special thanks to Sorors who braved the heat to get the job done!  This was our first "Get Out the Vote" in-person activity.  We knocked on 45 doors, covering 3 parts of the Duval Heights area. We are making an impact by engaging and listening to our community. 

GAC sorors and members of the Zeta Phi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi (UF), took to the Sugar Hill neighborhoods in southeast Gainesville, Florida, this morning.  We knocked on doors, and engaged with community members.  We knocked on 85 doors!  

GAC Sheroes of Social Action

2024 Delta Days at the Capital

Debates on voting rights start today the US Senate. PLEASE call Senators Rubio and Scott, and make them tell you why they are NOT supporting the Freedom to Vote Act or the John Lewis Voting Rights Act. Please call 202-224-3121. 

If you have time to call other Senators, please do. The link for all senators is https://www.senate.gov/senators. Tell them to protect your right to vote by ending the filibuster and passing the John Lewis Voting Rights Restoration Act & the Freedom to Vote Act NOW!

Social Action in the Community

Election Resources