According to statistics by the US Department of Health and Human Services, up to 600,000 men, women, and children go homeless each night in the United States. On any given day in Seattle, approximately 4,400 people are homeless according to statistics compiled by the National Coalition for the Homeless.
Since its beginning, the members of the Bellevue Alumnae Chapter have been actively involved in various community programs to aide in Economic Development throughout the community. This year the Sorority is working closely with the East King County YWCA to volunteer services that will help enhance opportunities for individuals residing in transitional housing.
Chapter members have participated in several events with the YWCA:
- School book drive donations
- Chef’s Fest – YWCA’s annual benefit to raise money for transitional housing
- Working Wardrobe donations
- Established a “Delta Shelf” at the EKC YWCA to stock personal hygiene kits
- Support of YWCA Spring Luncheon
As a public service organization, chapter members are dedicated to volunteering in the community that we serve. Our work with the YWCA helps the sorority to meet its commitment towards Delta Sigma Theta’s own programmatic initiatives in actively participating in the community.