Improving the Quality of Life For Future Generations

DSTDFI, P.O. Box 441921 Detroit, Michigan 48244-1921 |

DSTDFI

Delta Sigma Theta Detroit Foundation, Incorporated

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2008 - 2010

PresidentVice PresidentSecretaryTreasurerFinancial Secretary

Jessye Verona FranklinShirley A. JacksonLori M. AndersonAnitta Y. OrrStephanie L. Miller

Denise M. AllenBarbara J. Anderson

Doris B. Corsey Arnold *Andrea L. CarrollAlona DonersonTiffany Douglas

LaNita Gragg-JenningsAlma Yvonne Alston Hunter

Deceased *

EX OFFICIO MEMBERS OF THE BOARD

Anitta Y. OrrPresident, Detroit Alumnae Chapter

Mardi WoodsFirst Vice President, Detroit Alumnae Chapter

Barbara J. AndersonImmediate Past President, Detroit Alumnae Chapter

Gloria Grady MillsChair, Housing and Properties, Detroit Alumnae Chapter

Through its various activities, the

Foundation has aided thousands of

Detroit citizens

ESTABLISHED1998TAXEXEMPT

501(C) (3 )

The Foundation promotes and establishes

educational, historical, cultural and scholarship

programs for youth, seniors and the homeless.

Pictured from left to right:

First row, Anitta Orr, Shirley Jackson, Jessye Franklin, Stephanie Miller, LaNita Gragg-Jennings. Second row, Mardi Woods, Andrea Carroll, Alona Donerson, Alma Yvonne Hunter, Barbara Anderson, Gloria Mills, Tiffany Douglas. Not pictured, Denise M. Allen and Lori M. Anderson.

Logo design by Ora Williams Carter

DSTDFI DELTA SIGMA THETA DETROIT FOUNDATION, INCORPORATED

Foundation Promotes Programs for Deserving Community MembersLOCAL ORGANIZATIONS BENEFIT FROM DSTDFI’S PHILANTHROPIC INITIATIVES

Logo designed byOra Williams Carter

Logo Designed

byOra Car ter Wi l l iams

PAST MEMBERS OF THEBOARD OF DIRECTORS*Deceased

Felecia BakerMarion E. BinionShiretha Simms BinionTanya D. Hayes BoldenLinda Bradfield

Norma Y. Dotson-Sales, J.D.Soraya Williams FarverPatricia FordEdythe Hayden FrileyKatrenia Hosea-FlaniganDenise Thames JacksonMattie B. Jones Johnson Clarice L. Olgilvie Posey

Marcileen Pruitt, J.D.Carol A. Sayers Puryear, Ph. D.*Cherie Ross-BarberVickie SlaughterKathleen Clay Smith, Ph. D.Patricia L. SolomonPatricia Taylor-EubanksMarlin Wilson-Threatt

THE INCORPORATORSDorothy E. McLemore, Ed. D.*

Doris B. Corsey Arnold*Norma Y. Dotson-Sales, J.D.Alma Yvonne Alston Hunter

Denise Thames JacksonMattie B. Jones Johnson

Anitta Y. OrrClarice L. Olgilvie Posey

Carol A. Sayers Puryear, Ph. D.*

PAST PRESIDENTS OF DSTDFIDorothy E. McLemore, Ed. D.*

Anitta Y. OrrMarcileen Pruitt. J.D.

LaNita Gragg-Jennings

* Deceased

COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROJECTSHIV Awareness for Women over 50

Grant Writing SeminarProject Healthy Kid/Balancing Your Life

Library Books for Homeless Shelters.Faith-based Writing Seminar

ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE RECEIVED SUPPORT:Lula Belle Stewart Center, Inc., Federation of Youth Services, Serenity Services, Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy, Teen Lift, The Detroit Area Agency for the Aging, Children’s Hospital, Homes for Black Children, Detroit Agency for the Blind, Detroit Public Schools Athletic Department and Alternatives for Girls.

THE FOUNDATION HAS FORMED PARTNERSHIPS

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, the Detroit Community Health Promotion Program, General Motors Corporation, Lord and Taylor and Safe Kids Buckle Up are local partners. As fiduciary of the Jerrylee H. Johnson estate, $105,000 was distributed to agencies and organizations that support hearing and visually impaired children and youth.

To date, the Foundation has

received more than $160,000 in grants and donations and

has raised more than $50,000

through activities such as the Annual Charity Golf Outing.