POSSIBILITIES ABOUND 2019 ANNUAL REPORT 2020 EDUCATION

ADVOCACY

RESEARCH

SCHOLARSHIP VISION Board of Directors 2019-2020 The DREF vision is to create possibilities OFFICERS and improve lives. Carolyn E. Lewis, President Constance Y. Ross, Esq., Vice President Leona M. Bridges, Secretary Renee L. Harper, Treasurer MISSION MEMBERS The Delta Research and Educational Beverly E. Smith National President & CEO Foundation (DREF) identifies issues Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Johnnie Brooks Booker affecting Black women, their Doris Gray Brown DREF Board Members 2019-2020 families, and communities of the Diamond Compton Josie V. Daniels, Pharm.D. DREF STAFF African Diaspora globally, and Doreen Dixon Patricia Watkins Lattimore, Chief Executive Officer Michele V. Hagans Tashi Brown, Program Associate creates solutions through research, Teresa D. Harman, C.P.A. Deborah Peaks Coleman, Director of Programs Steven V. Hunter, Esq. Ashley Daniels, Office Manager/Administrative Assistant programming, and funding in support Pat Hurlock LaShawn Cook, Donor Management and Financial Andria Jeffries of charitable and educational programs Assistant Deborah A. Jones-Buggs Cynthia Wheeler, Financial Consultant Nigel W. Long, Esq. Samika Harris, Donor Management Associate of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and Yanique O. Moore Stephanie Nellons Paige Delta Teacher Efficacy Campaign other collaborative organizations. Suzanne Brown Peters (DTEC)/Teachers Advocating to Lead Joan M. Prince, Ph.D. Great Change (TAG) Xavier Richardson Johni Cruse Craig, Ed.D., National Project Director Tchicaya Robertson, Ph.D. Princess Streeter, Program Assistant Larry P. Suarez Angela M. Williams All of Us/Research Matters Anjanette Wyatt, Pharm.D. Marcia Johnson, Program Assistant Regina Locust, Program Manager EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS Kimiyo Williams, M.D., Training and Patricia Watkins Lattimore Volunteer Coordinator Lois Elizabeth Bingham, Esq. 2 African Americans in biomedical research will be vital in Message from closing the health disparity gap that now confronts our the President communities. It is duly noted that our outreach efforts have been instrumental in enrolling African Americans in the NIH One in a Million database. Dear DREF Supporter, DREF Research Matters is presented in collaboration with Our theme for the 2019-20 year, Possibilities Abound Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and the National Council truly came to life for the Delta Research and Educational of Negro Women (NCNW). In partnership with the Black Foundation (DREF) in the areas of Education, Advocacy, Greek Letter Consortium (BGLC) / NPHC and DTEC-TAG, Research, and Scholarship. We are excited about the DREF Research Matters presented a month-long webinar Carolyn E. Lewis many possibilities that resulted from our work in these series entitled “Rooted in Research.” areas, benefitting African American women and their We are excited about families. Even though the misfortune of the global health Research and scholarly endeavors remain at the top of pandemic had an impact upon our operations in the last the agenda for DREF’s Center for Research on African the many possibilities that quarter of this fiscal year, DREF shifted its procedures by American Women (The Center), where the work is led by resulted from our work in having our staff work remotely and continue program the Sister Scholars Advisory Council. The 2020 edition of these areas, benefitting implementation through a virtual lens. our scholarly publication, PHILLIS: The Journal for Research on African American Women revisited the topic of African African American women In the area of Education, I am very pleased to report American women and poverty. that the Delta Teacher Efficacy Campaign (DTEC) and its and their families. current initiative Teachers Advocating to lead Great change The Charitable Engagement Service that DREF provides (TAG) continues to make significant inroads. DTEC-TAG to DST chapters includes managing local Scholarship has trained educators throughout the nation to serve as funds that award substantial financial support to collegiate Education Equity Warriors advocating for fair and effective students. The scholarship funds managed by DREF ensures implementation of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) that Possibilities Abound in Educational Development. This signed into law by President Obama in 2015. DREF is year, 16 DST chapters received grants from the Community extremely grateful to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Empowerment Grantmaking Program. for supporting DREF’s DTEC-TAG program. In closing, I again thank you for being a steadfast DREF’s Advocacy work also involved the continued supporter to DREF, answering our call throughout the 2019- promotion of the Gun Violence Prevention Toolkit published 20 fiscal year to provide resources and assistance to our by the Foundation as a resource for Delta Sigma Theta program endeavors. Your generosity ensures that DREF is Sorority, Inc. chapters and community-based organizations. capable of upholding our mission.

The DREF Research Matters for All of Us Program, for Sincerely yours, the third consecutive year, continues to conduct outreach activities that educate African Americans about the importance of biomedical research and the need for us Carolyn E. Lewis to be participants in clinical trials. The participation of President

2019-2020 ANNUAL REPORT 1 major program grant was awarded to the Foundation Fund Development by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for the Delta Teacher Efficacy Campaign’s initiative Teachers POSSIBILITIES ABOUND WITH DREF Introduction Advocating to lead Great change (TAG). The Delta Research and Educational Foundation continues Central Region Special Events Michelle R. Simmons to mount a multi-faceted fundraising plan to support its Denver (CO) Alumnae Chapter operations and resources for charitable and educational Lord & Taylor Benefit Shopping Event Delta members and friends, for the second consecutive The DREF Charitable programming. The Foundation is appreciative of the Engagement Service allows continuous support of its constituents as they responded year, attended the Lord & Taylor Benefit Shopping the Denver Alumnae Chapter favorably to our fundraising appeals. During this fiscal Event presented by DREF on February 23, 2020. The to leverage our relationships year, fund development undertakings have included direct fundraiser, held during the 31st Annual Delta Days in within the community by partnering with the Nation’s Capital event, featured a fashion show corporations to receive the benefit of tax- solicitations, special events, Workplace Giving campaign, deductible donations. This has allowed retail charity opportunities, special occasions, and and private shopping experience. DREF received a us to continue to raise money for our designated online appeals. Resources have also emanated percentage of total shopping sales as proceeds for annual scholarship awarding process from foundation grant awards and corporate gifts. the Foundation. Appreciation was extended to Marcia for deserving young African American women from the Denver area seeking a Milton, President & CEO at First Priority Trailways, Inc., college degree. Direct Solicitation for providing shuttle bus service from the Delta Days As a standard fundraising request, DREF issued an annual venue to the department store. DREF also allows chapters to establish donor matches from employers and year-end appeal, which continued to be well received community partners. Further, it provides a by loyal donors. Many new supporters, as well as highly trustworthy organizational structure regular donors have answered the call to contribute on to raise funds and to have a mechanism #GivingTuesday, a worldwide day of philanthropy held to confidently track those donations. annually on the Tuesday following Utilizing DREF further empowers Thanksgiving Day. DREF social media our chapter to secure funding and platforms (Facebook, Instagram, resources that would otherwise be and Twitter) are used extensively to inaccessible. promote the special day of giving. The use of social media aims to expand the DREF donor base by attracting an intergenerational core of contributors.

Major Gifts During this fiscal year, DREF received major funding from Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and Toyota Motors North America for operations and program development. A

2 DELTA RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION contributions. The CFC enables federal employees to contribute to DREF with ease and consistency through automatic payroll deduction. Several state employment systems also offer automatic payroll deduction for charitable donations. In the private sector, employees use Workplace Giving options offered by their employer, enabling them to make monthly payroll deductions that are contributed to DREF or receive donations for community service rendered. (See the Donor Roll near end of this report to review CFC contributors and Workplace Giving participants.)

More Ways of Giving DREF participates in the online Amazon Smile charity initiative. Shoppers who have enrolled in the Amazon Smile Foundation’s charitable giving program and designated DREF as their selected non-profit, generate charitable funds for DREF each time they make a purchase on Amazon. Theatre Party for Shirley Chisholm One-Woman Play DREF hosted a benefit theater party on March 1, 2020 Birthdays are for celebrating and supporting DREF. at the Eaton Hotel in Washington, D.C. for Odell Ruffin’s Much appreciation to the DREF stakeholders who have “Campaign 72: A One Woman Performance on the requested that donations be made to the Foundation in Life of Shirley Chisholm.” The show chronicled her honor of their birthdays. extraordinary life and her historic 1972 run for the office of U.S. president. Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm, a DST member was the first African American woman THANK YOU elected to serve in the U.S. Congress. The event was well to Supporters that Contributed via attended by theatre-goers of all ages, who came to learn ONLINE AND TEXT about and celebrate the life of a phenomenal African American woman. The fundraising event was coordinated by DREF Board member Pat Hurlock, chair of the Fund Development Committee.

Workplace Giving The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is a significant TEXT-TO-GIVE component of the Foundation’s Workplace Giving Text DREFGIVE to 41444

2019-2020 ANNUAL REPORT 3 EDUCATION including community stakeholders, colleagues, and civic DTEC-TAG Concludes organizations. The impact far exceeded the anticipated its Pilot Program! outcomes with six state teams leading 151 activities reaching 45,022 persons, nationwide.

Throughout the two-year pilot program, the Delta Teacher The pilot program also submitted a final report to its Efficacy Campaign (DTEC) and Teachers Advocating to funder, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, noting the lead Great change (TAG) has connected with thousands scale of the program’s reach, impact and imprint from its of educators across the country and secured prolific inception to conclusion. partnerships with organizations such as Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (DST), the National The 31st Annual Delta Days in the Nation’s Capital Council of Negro Women (NCNW), The featured DTEC-TAG National Project Director, Dr. Johni Education Trust, and the Leadership Conference Cruse Craig, the DREF Research Matters for All of Us on Civil and Human Rights (LCCHR). Program Manager Regina Locust and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (DST) National Membership Services The TAG Equity Warriors hit the ground Committee Chair Taylor McCain, as they presented a running when the pilot program launched in workshop to DST collegiate members. The session focused December 2016. A successful close out of the on the importance of connectivity on their campuses and in pilot program included TAG team training that their communities and was entitled, “Do You Have Wi-Fi?: DTEC-TAG Program recognizes DREF and DST leadership amplified their education and awareness efforts (L-R): CEO Patricia Watkins Lattimore, DST National A New Generation in Social Action.” The impactful President Beverly Evans Smith, and DREF Board President on teacher efficacy as well as the implications presentation allowed the students to learn about pertinent Carolyn E. Lewis. of educational policy on local education resources and share their stories of rewarding connections agencies. These efforts created confident advocates in their lives. Together, students learned that “impressions and local coalitions in targeted regional communities, are important, but IMPACT is everlasting.”

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, DTEC-TAG shifted to focus on creating digital learning environments for 6 the Equity Warriors to lead and facilitate. State teams TEAMS expanded their lens to include a full spectrum of advocacy programming for the unified state team, eliminating the 151 boundaries of intrastate distance and creatively continued ACTIVITIES their advocacy efforts using technology.

Because of the pilot program’s success and broad impact, 45,022 the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation awarded DTEC- REACHED TAG a grant to further expand its advocacy work. The EDUCATION4 DELTA RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION instructional strategy. “L.I.V.E.” has a double meaning- POSSIBILITIES ABOUND acknowledging the streaming format of the series and as WITH DREF an acronym for Learning In Vibrant Environments. Eastern Region Cherie Brown Jackson, President The 22-lesson series launched on June 2, 2020 with Washington DC Alumnae

DREF President Carolyn. E. Lewis as a special guest. The Partnering with DREF has afforded programs, held every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30 us the opportunity to participate pm EDT through August 27, 2020, were streamed on in charitable fundraising ventures we typically would not be able to DTEC-TAG’s social media platforms including Facebook, undertake. Our partnership with DREF Periscope/Twitter and DREF’s LinkedIn Page. Lessons has allowed us to offer the tax-deductible presented various topics for each grade level and diverse benefit (within permitted IRS guidelines) to DTEC-TAG Equity Warriors the donor. This increases the likelihood of audience segments. Topics included presentations on larger donations. The value of partnering curriculum and instruction, policy and distance learning with DREF’s Charitable Engagement next phase, called T.A.G. 2.0, is prepared to increase the strategies for students, teachers, parents, district Service is the ease in which transactions are handled, the promptness of receiving number of community stakeholders willing to advocate administrators and other community stakeholders. The an answer or request from any inquiry, for equitable educational opportunities for students. impactful sessions can be viewed by visiting the DTEC- and the satisfaction of partnering with This second phase, launched in March 2020 and has TAG social media platforms or the H.E. L.I.V.E. Summer an organization that has a similar aim, focus, and mission as our own. partnerships with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and Learning Series YouTube page. other organizations focused on education advocacy. An added value that also affects a The four H.E. LIVE lesson project managers included chapter’s bottom line is that DREF does not charge any service fees like many TAG 2.0 will expand beyond the pilot program’s vision Kieshla Wylie, Simene’ Walden, Isis Spann, and Levatta other 501 (c)3 organizations. of education policy awareness and include championing Levels, guided by DTEC-TAG National Project Director for equitable data, resources, and funding for students Dr. Johni Cruse Craig. The project managers served as across the country. DTEC-TAG plans to hold quarterly the H.E. LIVE platform crew, and models were created topical webinars for teachers based on subjects for each TAG state team to execute their advocacy plans such as educational standards and accountability, through digital programming. pathways, data, and finance. Additionally, professional development (teacher symposiums,) town hall meetings, The TAG advocacy efforts are national with targeted presentations to district decisionmakers and others will efforts in the DC-MD-VA metropolitan area, Georgia, be scheduled. These advocacy efforts launched in June Florida, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. Connect 2020 with the H.E. L.I.V.E. Summer Learning Program. with DTEC-TAG by texting JOINTAG to 51555.

The Highly Efficacious, Effective and Efficient Educators (H.E.), included 22 L.I.V.E. lessons focusing on individual areas of teacher efficacy, advocacy, leadership, and family support with a combination of best practices and EDUCATION 2019-2020 ANNUAL REPORT 5 ADVOCACY Community Empowerment Grantmaking Section

W.I.S.E. P.E.A.R.L.S. – Seniors Holiday Wellness Program New Orleans Alumnae Chapter Celebrating Seniors! Holiday seasons can be particularly difficult for senior W.I.S.E. P.E.A.R.L.S. Program of New Orleans Alumnae citizens. Often, sadness, separation from loved ones, loneliness and depression overtake members of this and when presented with a post-event test, the Chapter POSSIBILITIES ABOUND WITH DREF generation especially during a time meant to be festive learned that through the day’s activities, speakers, food and filled with joy. The Delta Sigma Theta Sorority New served, dancing and robust engagement, the senior Farwest Region Orleans Alumnae Chapter and their partners understood women’s responses reflected an increased understanding Traci Williams, President San Jose (CA) Alumnae Chapter the need to bring messages of hope, joy, and care into of healthy living habits. the lives of New Orleans-area African American senior For nearly a decade, our chapter has partnered women and invited them to a festive holiday wellness W.I.S.E. P.E.A.R.L.S met its mark on several levels. The with DREF to increase our event. At the same time, the Chapter wanted the event senior women enjoyed their time together and returned fundraising efforts. Without to encourage healthy eating habits, the value of fitness home with useful, healthy lifestyle information. The the 501 (c)3 tax exempt status, we were and simple lifestyle changes to improve daily living, and Chapter’s collaboration brought together community limited in our potential to raise money. Sorors and community members give mental health. organizations, faith-based and city agencies to focus on generously because of the tax benefit the health and welfare of New Orleans’ senior African they receive while supporting our youth The pre-Christmas celebration called W.I.S.E. P.E.A.R.L.S. American women. Together the Chapter, the New and community programs. Raising funds for our programs creates possibilities that – (W)omen (I)dentifying (S)enior (E)mpowerment - (P)rogram Orleans Council of Aging, St. Maria Goretti Roman may ultimately improve life experiences to (E)ncourage (A)ctive (R)ewarding (L)ives for (S)eniors Catholic Church, and the Metropolitan Human Services which might not otherwise be possible took place on December 10, 2019. Over 100 women District offered not only a joy-filled occasion, but also without the financial support. residing in nine different senior facilities were transported, illustrated the value of a coordinated approach to

If a chapter does not have an affiliation compliments of the New Orleans Council of Aging, to the problem solving. with a foundation and they need to event at St. Maria Goretti Roman Catholic Church where partner with a 501(c) 3 to increase their space for the occasion had been donated. Black-Owned Business Pop-Up Shop fundraising efforts, DREF is the perfect Boosting Black Business & Entrepreneurship solution! Upon entering, every guest was asked to complete a Xi Tau Citywide Chapter – (Tufts University) pre-test to learn how many followed, or knew about Cultivating a loyal customer base is the marketing healthy life choices. More than 80 completed the pre-test dream of every business owner. For small, Black-owned ADVOCACY6 DELTA RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION businesses the task is an especially tall order and one that The program far exceeded the Chapter’s expectations. makes or breaks the success of a business start-up. The Planning next year’s Pop Up Shop event includes opening absence of sufficient marketing and advertising dollars up the event to neighboring educational institutions to build restricts businessowners’ ability to reach their potential larger audiences for the local, Black-owned businesses. In customer base. The Xi Tau Citywide Chapter of Delta addition, the Chapter plans to partner with Tuft’s Africana Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., located on the Tufts University Center to create a local registry of Black-owned businesses campus (Medford, MA) understood this problem and along with involving the university’s department of decided to stage an event to connect local, Black-owned Entrepreneurial Leadership to access additional funding to businesses with a large collegiate audience. bring in more industry-diverse Black entrepreneurs.

The “Pop Up Shop” event, as it was called, became Xi Tau Pop-Up Shop an exciting collaborative effort among several, campus- based organizations including the Tufts Black Student Association, the Cape Verdean Student Association, and Community Empowerment Grant Awardees 2019-2020 the African Student’s Association, among others. Each Baton Rouge Sigma Alumnae Hawaii Alumnae San Francisco-Peninsula Alumnae organization reached out to their members throughout the Increase Digital Literacy Ohana Financial Literacy Program Black Girls Unite for Change

campus community to widely promote the event. Chapter Bayou Lafourche Area Alumnae Gadsden (FL) County Alumnae Slidell Alumnae representatives identified and engaged the local business Aim High: Financial Fitness for the African- E-STREAM Summer Program Field Trip to Grambling State University/La American Woman Tech University representatives and encouraged them to participate with Jacksonville Alumnae Boston Alumnae Mission to Restore Civil Rights/Voting/ South Middlesex County Alumnae the knowledge that a new, potentially eager customer Financial Fortitude Conference Education Campaign for Female Women Advancing Women: Leadership Ex-Offenders Delta base would be assembled at the event. Bronx Alumnae The Bronx 2020: Building A Better Bronx Marietta-Roswell Alumnae St. Petersburg Alumnae Reducing the High Rates of School Financial Fortitude-Unveil Your Money Pop Up Shop entrepreneurs represented product and Central Arkansas Alumnae Expulsion and Suspension Among Black Mask: Financial Conference EMBODI/Boys Barber Shop for Books: Males service offerings of interest to the students in search Read While You Wait Tampa Alumnae Memphis Alumnae Bullying: Stop the Madness Series of local nail care, hair products, and clothing brands. Compton Alumnae Financial Fortitude Community Awareness While the event’s original purpose was to support local Continuing Support for the Hattieville Program Tri-County (MD) Alumnae Government School in Belize Code Red Black businesses, an additional unanticipated benefit New Haven Alumnae Delta Eta (Univ. of AR-Pine Bluff) Mary’s Child Valley Forge Alumnae was making the students more comfortable in a new city E^2: Educate to Elevate Love Exchange New Orleans Alumnae where they previously were unfamiliar with the local, Epsilon Tau W.I.S.E. P.E.A.R.L.S Walterboro (SC) Alumnae available services. May Week: Rededicating to Soror Dorothy Seeing Ourselves in Literacy Irene Height’s Vision North Tangipahoa Area Alumnae Community-Based Diabetic Education Warner Robins Alumnae Fairfax County Alumnae Bootcamp Kenya KEEP School Lunch Program A panel discussion was built into the day’s activities which College Bound: Road to Success Quaker City Alumnae Xi Tau Citywide created a platform for local entrepreneurs to grow their Foothill Alumnae Managing the Student Loan Money Bag Being a Black Entrepreneur Workshop and businesses and offered the students an opportunity to learn Economic Financial Fortitude Workshop Seminar Pop Up Shop more about what it really takes to be in business and the Hall County (GA) Alumnae San Fernando Valley Alumnae Human Trafficking Forum/Big Hat Brunch African American College Planning importance of supporting local, Black-owned businesses. Conference ADVOCACY 2019-2020 ANNUAL REPORT 7 ADVOCACY Vision where she managed the program flow, intra-panel Stephanie Tubbs Jones discussions and fielded audience questions. Social Justice Institute The noted and widely-acclaimed STJ Forum guest panelists bringing their expertise and experience included: Marc Delta Days in the Nation’s Capital Forum Morial, President and CEO of the National Urban League; On February 24, 2020, DREF hosted the Stephanie Derrick Johnson, President and CEO of the NAACP; Tubbs Jones Forum during the 31st Annual Delta Days Eunique Jones Gibson, founder of Because of Them We in the Nation’s Capital held at the Washington Hilton Can and former National Second Vice President of Delta Hotel. Now in its 9th year, the Forum drew approximately Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and Dr. Thelma Thomas Daley, 1,000 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. members to 16th National President, of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. hear an expert panel discussing the importance of voter registration and education in African American and Each speaker drove home the message that Delta underserved communities. members could increase their impact in their representative communities to mobilize people to vote. Their perspectives, Attendees were welcomed to the Forum by Carolyn E. while speaking on different sides of the voting topic focused Lewis, DREF Board President; Beverly E. Smith, National on supporting Black candidates and understanding the President and CEO, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.; challenges they face, as reflected by the loss of Stacy and Patricia Watkins Lattimore, CEO, DREF. Tracee Abrams during her run for the governorship of Georgia. The Wilkins, Prince George’s County, MD Bureau Chief for importance and power of social media in encouraging NBC4 moderated the empowering session, entitled 2020 young Black Americans to vote was brought to the forefront

STJ Forum participants and guest panelists at Delta Days in the Nation’s Capital. ADVOCACY8 DELTA RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION by Eunique Jones Gibson. And, reminding the audience POSSIBILITIES ABOUND about the role Black women and the early members WITH DREF of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. played during the Midwest Region Suffragist Movement was emphasized by Dr. Thelma Sherri Lovelace-Cameron, Ph.D., Daley. During her closing remarks she posed a question President Youngstown (OH) Alumnae to the audience that summed up the purpose of this year’s Forum, “What are you going to do when you get home?” The DREF Charitable Engagement Service allows us to receive larger sponsorships for events like our STJ Forum Attendees annual Scholarship Gala. Our annual scholarship fund has increased as a direct benefit. We have received more in-kind donations, auction items, and SOCIAL MEDIA ADVOCACY over-all support for programs and events. In addition, we have expanded our The various social media platforms reinforce the DREF purpose as a public charity that supports and uplifts networking with local organizations academic achievement, public service programs, and research initiatives focused upon African American women with whom we partner. Most recently, the chapter received a Community and their families. Through frequent visual campaigns encouraging voter registration, participation in the census, Empowerment Grant on Gun Violence and fundraisers, DREF is directly exposed to a nationwide, if not worldwide audience. This exposure allows for a Prevention which allowed us to form a successful, multi-level and complete execution of each campaign that connects with an expanding audience and new partnership offering solutions to our helps DREF achieve its founding mission. community.

DREF’s stewardship practices appeal to donors and grant awardees which open new opportunities.

ADVOCACY 2019-2020 ANNUAL REPORT 9 RESEARCH The DREF Research Matters team and collaborators DREF Research propelled into the year conducting and participating Matters for All of US in 158 events reaching over 198,000 attendees and directly engaging nearly 112,000 individuals. As examples, the Research Matters for All of Us message In 2017, DREF received funding from the was shared with participants at these traditionally large from the National Institutes of Health’s African American events: (NIH) All of Us Research Program s The 47th National Black Nurses Association Annual to conduct a community awareness Conference campaign that informs African Americans s NAACP 110th National Convention and other minorities about the importance s 25th Annual Essence Music Festival of understanding and participating in s The National Medical Association Convention biomedical research. The funding has s HBCU R.A.P. (Research Accelerates Possibilities) now been received for three consecutive Sessions years. The program’s enhanced engagement efforts resulted in DREF named its awareness campaign, Members of the All of Us Consortium: DREF Research Matters, Black reaching a number of milestones which included: “Research Matters: Creating Possibilities Caption Greek Letter Consortium (BGLC) and Emory University represent the s 200% increase in the number of Research Matters All of Us Research Program during the 2019 Atlanta Greek Picnic at to Achieve Health and Wellness for All Ambassadors and Volunteers Morris Brown College in Atlanta, Georgia. of Us” and focused on the objective of s Increased collaboration with the National Pan Hellenic creating awareness about how research matters in closing Council(NPHC), Black Greek Letter Consortium (BGLC), the health disparities gap. Collaborators on the three-year and the Delta Teacher Efficacy Campaign-Teachers effort were the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (DST) and Advocating to lead Great change (DTEC-TAG) the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW). s Partnerships with Health Provider Organizations (HPOs), Louisiana State University, and Emory University During FY 2019-20 program year, the DREF Research s Implementation of R.A.P. Sessions at 8 HBCUs in All of Matters team, collaborative partners, community leaders, Us designated cities organizations and its network of trained Ambassadors continued to reach African Americans by participating The Pandemic Pivot in and exhibiting at numerous events, nationwide. The In March 2020, the country experienced an unprecedented success of DREF Research Matters in the previous two occurrence, the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic. award years, as recognized by NIH, led to a Year Not unlike other nonprofit organizations, businesses, and 3 funding increase of over $255,000 for a total of government agencies, DREF cancelled all face-to-face $563,305. The award expansion allowed DREF to build engagement events for the remainder of the fiscal year. upon and intensify meaningful outreach in the African The DREF Research Matters team, however, swiftly created American community. and executed a remarkable pivot plan designed to reach RESEARCH10 DELTA RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION In addition, the DREF Research Matters team presented POSSIBILITIES ABOUND Mental Health, Men’s Health and Alzheimer’s Awareness WITH DREF Month social media campaigns, and supported 20 South Atlantic Region COVID-19 awareness community events and organizations Lorraine P. Jackson, as part of its aggressive use of social media platform Immediate Past President availability and flexibility. A partnership was also Prince William County Alumnae Chapter, Woodbridge. VA established with Reach Media, producers of the “Rickey A CEO of a top company that Smiley Morning Show” and the “Willie Moore, Jr. Show” donated more than $20,000 over to feature DREF Research Matters for All of Us for a a two-year period stated that the reason nationally syndicated radio and digital campaign. they received approval to donate was Members of the Shelby County (TN) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma DREF’s professionalism, outstanding reputation in the community, and services Theta Sorority, Inc. collaborated with DREF Research Matters, the All All of these activities and initiatives fostered the of Us Journey, and Downtown Church Memphis for the 2019 Annual that are offered. Fall Fish Fry. development of healthy habits, presented insight and ideas for African Americans to lead balanced and healthy DREF has provided the needed assistance various audience segments in a digital environment, on lifestyles. The DREF Research Matters initiative also for the chapter to accept small and large various platforms focusing on multiple program elements. donations that support our scholarship aimed to help African Americans understand the value program and fundraising initiatives. and importance of clinical trials and identify their role in While the chapter is a 501(c)7 tax- The aggressive virtual awareness campaign created helping close the health disparity gap for minorities. exempt organization, donations made messaging opportunities for the audiences that the DREF directly to our chapter are not. Donations Research Matters team and collaborators cultivated and to DREF, however, are tax deductible. The NIH All of Us Research Program will continue to seek expanded throughout the award period. Between April Another benefit is DREF’s staff who, if and involve one million volunteers from African American you have any questions, are available to and June, the team planned, promoted, conducted, or and other traditionally underrepresented populations. assist with establishing your chapter fund participated in more than 50 virtual events including the and how to utilize the services. The goal is to create an NIH national registry to help following, as examples: diversify medical research, close the health disparity DREF helps make a difference in the s NPHC /BGLC, D-TEC TAG Rooted in Research gap, develop more precise medical treatment, and speed community and I encourage other Webinar Series up medical breakthroughs. Unlike a single research study DST chapters to utilize its Charitable s Wellness Wednesday (weekly health and wellness Engagement Services. focused on a specific disease or community, the All of videos) Us Research Program is intended to create a research s Throwback Thursday “Remembering that Research resource that informs thousands of studies, covering Matters” (weekly) a wide range of health conditions. The information s Ambassador Recognition, Realignment, and Retention collected by NIH will help researchers learn more about (3R) Webinar different diseases and treatments to improve health s Rooted in Research Webinar Series outcomes for future generations. s Atlanta HBCU Cyber Graduation Celebration s Greeks and Grads Virtual Day Party To learn more about the All of Us Research Program visit: s DST Virtual Graduation www.JoinAllofUs.org/DREF. s Community Connections Events RESEARCH 2019-2020 ANNUAL REPORT 11 RESEARCH Foundation acknowledges a decade of service of the The Center for Sister Scholars Advisory Council and upholds its intent to Research on African empower African American women with information and engagement to create possibilities to improve their lives American Women along with having an impact upon public policy.

Research Sister Scholars Advisory Council Marks The scholarly publication published by DREF, PHILLIS: 10th Anniversary The Journal for Research on African American Women, The research and educational endeavors of The Center revisited the topic of African American women and for Research on African American Women (The Center) poverty in the 2019-20 edition. Employing the theme, are facilitated by the adept leadership of the Sister “Re-Examining the African American Women and Scholars Advisory Council. This fiscal year marks the Poverty - The Intersectionality of Economics, Education, 10th anniversary of the Council serving as advisors and Health,” this year’s Journal featured seven scholarly of DREF programming and scholarly projects. The essays, eight personal narratives, and two book reviews. The topics ranged from the traumatic impact of gun violence on the Black community, uncommon names and their potential influence on educational attainment and socioeconomic status, building financial wealth, mental health across the lifespan, stress and trauma in the classroom and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).

The content presented in the 2019-20 edition of the PHILLIS Journal was published as an advocacy resource to address poverty in African American communities. The findings can be conversation starters with community organizers, elected officials, and public policy specialists to determine how families and communities can be strengthened. Action steps may include ways to promote family economic security, achieve quality education, and embrace healthy lifestyles.

Entrepreneurship Research Project Entrepreneurship is the focus of the current research project being conducted by the Sister Scholars Advisory Council. DREF Board Member, Tchicaya Robertson, RESEARCH12 DELTA RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION Ph.D. leads the Research Subcommittee of the Sister State University’s (ISU) Educational Leadership Doctoral POSSIBILITIES ABOUND Scholars Advisory Council. This year, she is leading Program. Ms. Bogard was responsible for conducting WITH DREF the effort to investigate two key areas as they relate to the literature review for the soft skills aspect of the entrepreneurship: (1) missed opportunities for business Entrepreneurship research project. The ISU student is a Southern Region Aurelia Williams opportunities related to big data, high technology Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. member and is originally Jacksonville (FL) Alumnae Chapter enterprises, and (2) soft skills needed to succeed in from Memphis, TN. DREF Sister Scholar Mary Howard- The Jacksonville Alumnae Chapter’s business. The findings will be released and shared in Hamilton, Ed.D., Department Chairperson of Educational Grant Development Committee has early 2021 to ensure that African American women Leadership and Distinguished Research Professor at ISU, successfully managed to obtain and youth increase their opportunities to be successful serves as Ms. Bogard’s advisor. several grants for our community service programs. In most cases, the grant business owners. requires a 501(c)(3) organization. With Stephanie Tubbs Jones Social Justice the assistance of DREF, it was possible for First Research Institute us to have the grant funds sent to DREF Assistant Engaged The 2019 Stephanie Tubbs Jones and we are able to request those funds for our chapter committee programming. In the spring of 2020, the Sister Summer Internship, presented We also utilize DREF for our signature Scholars Advisory Council by DREF in collaboration with fundraising event, Miss Delta Teen engaged its first research the Congressional Black Caucus Pageant. For the organizations that make assistant through the volunteer Foundation, was awarded to Mara large contributions, we receive those donations at DREF. service of Kelsey Bogard, a Brody, a senior at Bethune-Cookman doctoral student studying Higher University (Daytona Beach, FL). The value of using DREF’s Charitable Engagement Service includes our chapter Kelsey Bogard Education Leadership at Indiana Mara was assigned to complete Mara Brody being able to utilize its 501(c)(3) status. This process affords chapters the ability WHERE ARE THEY NOW: STJ INTERNS to take advantage of various grant program requests that require a 501(c) (3) IRS designation. DREF’s Charitable Melissa Chin Schumer (D-NY) as an intern, Melissa had the opportunity to engage Engagement Service is a viable resource In 2012, the Delta Research and Educational with and learn from inspiring men and women who have dedicated that’s readily available to help chapters Foundation, in collaboration with the their lives to public service. Through their guidance and mentorship, elevate and enhance their chapter’s Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, officially she developed strengths and skills that prepared her for professional programs and activities. launched the Stephanie Tubbs Jones Summer opportunities in the U.S. and globally. Internship Program. The legacy of the late “Creating Possibilities… Improving Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones (D-OH) Melissa continued her spirit of service when she became an intern for Lives” means we are using our collective is upheld through this competitive and impactful the Brazilian Endowment of the Arts. Later, she was employed as the resources and voices to make a difference eight-week internship designed to prepare women for leadership in International Advising Specialist at the University of Illinois at Urbana- in our communities. Having DREF as a public policy and legislative affairs. Champaign. partner is a great asset to our chapter! Melissa Chin was selected as the first Stephanie Tubbs Jones Intern. SO WHERE IS SHE NOW? Currently, Melissa is the founder & She earned a bachelor’s degree in International Relations from Brown designer of Grey Remedy. Melissa’s handcrafted ceramics have been University and received a master’s degree in Modern Society and sold at Humboldt House and West Elm. She has been featured in Global Transformations from the University of Cambridge (England). various media, including the Chicago Tribune. To learn more about During her experience working in the Office of Senator Charles E. Melissa and Grey Remedy, visit https://www.greyremedy.com/press. RESEARCH 2019-2020 ANNUAL REPORT 13 numerous co-curricular activities and is noted for being POSSIBILITIES ABOUND the eight-week congressional internship in the Office of WITH DREF Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett (D-VI). a student athlete. She served on the campus Judicial Court, the National Society for Leadership and Success, Southwest Region Tanya Cook, President A resident of St. Petersburg, FL, Mara was an Student Government Association, and the Political Science Northwest Arkansas Area international studies major with a minor concentration in Club. She was also a member of the University Women’s Alumnae, Fayetteville, Arkansas homeland security and political science. As a collegiate Softball Team. Participation in the DREF at Bethune-Cookman University, she was involved in Charitable Engagement Service allows the chapter to In Recognition of the Inaugural Members of the Sister Scholars Advisory Council Established April 2009 have a safe and reliable financial vehicle Sister Scholars Advisory Council Inaugural Sister Scholar Advisory Council Members Nikisha Horn, M.B.A. to manage our scholarship funding. The Members 2019-20 benefits include very accessible DREF Carolyn E. Lewis, DREF Board President/Chair, Ramla Bandele, Ph.D., Indiana University- staff and an easily understandable format Wanda G. Brockington, Ph.D., Norfolk State SSAC Purdue University Indianapolis University to share information. Simply put, DREF Claudia Nelson, Ph.D., Coppin State University Elizabeth Clark-Lewis, Ph.D., Howard University makes it possible for our chapter to Elizabeth Clark-Lewis, Ph.D., Howard University Riche Richardson, Ph.D., Cornell University Paula J. Giddings, Smith College manage its scholarship funding without Pearl Ford-Dowe, Ph.D., Emory University Tchicaya Robertson, Ph.D. any worry. Alison J. Harmon, Ed.D., DREF Board President/Chair, SSAC Zinga Fraser, Ph.D. Brooklyn College Constance Y. Ross, Esq. Darlene Clark Hine, Ph.D., Northwestern Paula J. Giddings, Smith College Martha Lue Stewart, Ph.D., University of Central University Keneshia Grant, Ph.D., Howard University Florida Cynthia Neverdon-Morton, Ph.D., Coppin State Kandace G. Hinton, Ph.D., Indiana State Staff Liaison: Deborah Peaks Coleman, Director University University of Programs Celeste Watkins-Hayes, Ph.D, Northwestern Mary Howard-Hamilton, Ed.D., Indiana State University University Staff Liaison: Deborah Peaks Coleman, Program Officer

WHERE ARE THEY NOW: STJ INTERNS

Khanay Turner Khanay Turner, Esq. was chosen as the 2013 Khanay fulfilled a valuable role at the National Park Service Stephanie Tubbs Jones Summer Intern and was in organizing artifacts for the National Museum of African assigned to the Office of Congresswoman Marcia American History and Culture. In the political arena, she L. Fudge (D-OH). Khanay graduated with honors passionately assumes leadership roles. She has served as from Prairie View A&M University with a Bachelor’s the Harris-Fort Bend Outreach Director for the Beto for U.S. degree in political science and government. She Senate Campaign, and she has served as the Executive went on to earn a Doctor of Law (J.D.) degree from Texas Director for the Texas Legislative Black Caucus. Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law. Since participating in the STJ Internship, Khanay has continued on WHERE IS SHE NOW? Currently, Khanay is a licensed the path of public service. She has interned with the Earl Carl attorney and is the Chief of Staff for Texas State Representative Institute for Legal and Social Policy and the United States Toni Rose (D-Dallas). Attorney’s Office in Houston, TX. 14 DELTA RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION SCHOLA SCHOLARSHIP Possibilities Abound with Scholarship Awards

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Scholarship recipients awarded by Talladega DREF currently manages Donor Funds for 250 chapters Tameia’s dedication to the arts has been exemplified County (AL) Alumnae Chapter. of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. to support fundraising through service as a dance instructor in her hometown activities for charitable and educational programming. of Douglasville, GA to interning with DANCE USA in Chapters consistently raise funds to award scholarships in Washington, DC. She graduated from Howard University their respective communities. with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, Theatre Arts/Dance in 2020, and is now working for ATLA Entertainment Studios During the 2019-20 fiscal year, 40 DST chapters that in Atlanta, GA. maintain a Donor Fund at DREF awarded 243 student scholarships totaling $377,926. The Ruby Dee Legacy Scholarship is awarded to a college student who best meets the requirements set First Ruby Dee Scholarship in the Arts Awarded The Ruby Dee Legacy of Sisterhood Scholarship was established in late 2018 by two members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Dr. Francene Breakfield and L. Denise Wells, co-authors of An Anthology of Sisterhood. The co-authors made a generous donation to DREF to create the arts scholarship fund in memory of legendary actress and author, Ruby Dee. The inaugural scholarship of $1,000 was awarded in the fall of 2019 to Tameia Anderson, a theater arts/dance major at Howard University. Tameia Anderson, a Howard University student, (third from left) receives first Ruby Dee Legacy of Sisterhood Scholarship. SCHOLA2019-2020 ANNUAL REPORT 15 forth by the benefactors along with to DREF on November 18, 2019, the the Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis family. anniversary day of the line’s initiation. Going forward, the $1,000 merit-based scholarship will be awarded annually to a Affectionately known as “Candi,” deserving African American female student Candace was a native of Baltimore, who is either a junior or senior collegiate MD. She graduated from Morgan State or a graduate student majoring in English, University with a degree in biology. Literature, Drama, Art, Music African Following her matriculation at Morgan, American Studies, Communications, she became a licensed registered nurse Education, Fine Arts, Performing Arts, and worked in various hospitals in Visual Arts who also meets the permanent Baltimore including Union Memorial, the residency requirement of living in the DST University of Maryland, and Northwest

Southern or Eastern Regions. Ruby Dee. Hospital. She was known for her infectious smile and kind spirit. She was Ruby Dee (1922-2014) was an American actress, poet, the loving mother of two children, Nicholas and Mira. playwright, screenwriter, journalist, and civil rights activist. She is perhaps best known for originating the Dr. Grace L. Hewell (1918-2008), a storied member role of “Ruth Younger” in the stage and film versions of A of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was a leader in Raisin in the Sun. Her other notable film roles include The education, public affairs, environmental justice and Jackie Robinson Story and Do the Right Thing. She was telecommunications. A proud graduate of Spelman an honorary member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. College and native of Chattanooga, TN, she was a former member of the Sorority’s National Executive Dr. Grace L. Hewell Scholarship Fund Board. Dr. Hewell was also a veteran of the U.S. Supported by Alpha Gamma Chapter military and was a former staff member in the Office of Membership Line Congressman Adam Clayton Powell (D-NY). In celebration of their 30th anniversary as members of

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., the initiates of the Fall In Memoriam to Alice Ward Johnson, Ed.D. 1989 membership line of the Alpha Gamma Chapter (1927-2019), who established a scholarship at Morgan State University (Baltimore, MD) made a fund managed by DREF. A longtime member of donation to the Grace L. Hewell Scholarship Fund Miami Alumnae, Dr. Johnson was an educator, writer, publisher, producer, and philanthropist. managed by DREF. The Alpha Gamma anniversary line Scholarship recipients awarded by San Antonio (TX) Alumnae. made the scholarship contribution in memory of their deceased line sister, Ms. Candace Renae Watkins-Tyler, who passed in February 2018. Through an internal fundraising effort, the 28 members donated $2,500 to the Hewell Scholarship Fund. The funds were transmitted RSHIP16 DELTA RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION 2019 - 2020 Financial Statements

ASSETS Cash and Cash Equivalents 953,549 Investments 5,857,178 Fixed Assets 16,126 Other Assets 15,201 Total $6,842,054 Total Liabilities $168,933

NET ASSETS Without Donor Restrictions 593,605 Board Designated Endowment 26,908 With Donor Restrictions 6,052,608 Total $6,673,121 Total Liabilities & Net Assets $6,842,054

STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES

Net Investment Income, 0.27% Fundraising 1% In-Kind, 3.30% Management & General, 8% Interest & SOURCES OF EXPENSES Dividends, 9.11% REVENUE BY FUNCTION

Program Services 91% Federal Revenue, 21.55%

Contributions and grants, 65.77%

2019-2020 ANNUAL REPORT 17 of Health (NIH) All of Us Research Program, DREF The DREF Staff makes completed the last quarter (April 1 – June 30, 2020) of a Pandemic Pivot for the Year-Three awareness campaign by using technology to expand DREF Research Matters outreach efforts. DREF Operations Research Matters created new program components for DREF social media platforms to educate African Statement from DREF CEO Patricia W. Americans about the importance of biomedical research Lattimore and how it relates to healthy living. Despite the challenges brought on by the pandemic, The The business operations of DREF continued throughout DREF Center for Research on African American Women the COVID-19 pandemic that shook the world to its core. continued to develop its research and educational Millions of people have already lost their businesses, their development agenda. In the spring of 2020, the jobs, and far too many, their lives. In light of the public PHILLIS Journal, a scholarly publication was published health crisis caused by the global pandemic, the DREF and a first-time research assistant was engaged to staff made a pivot to work remotely. Thanks to the use support the current Sister Scholars Research project on of technology, the staff has been able to maintain our Entrepreneurship. A new educational resource was standard business operations as we provide Charitable created during the pandemic by the Sister Scholars Engagement Service to chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Advisory—presentation of a Recommended Summer Sorority, Inc. and manage additional charitable and Reading List. Yes, we have indeed kept it moving during educational programming. the turbulent days of the pandemic. Schools were required, practically overnight, to convert I want to thank you, our supporters, board of directors, from traditional in-person classroom attendance to online staff, and vendors for the roles you have played in learning, thrusting parents, students, and educators our weathering through these tenuous conditions. It is in a totally new and uncertain situation. I am pleased with great humility that I express my gratitude for your to acknowledge that the DREF DTEC-TAG initiative dedication to our mission in the midst of this ongoing and demonstrated how Possibilities Abound in digital disruptive global pandemic. Now more than ever, it is educational space. The DTEC-TAG Program presented imperative that we emphasize the importance of access 22 sessions via social media platforms for families and to services and quality education for Black women educators to learn how to effectively adapt to a virtual and girls. Rest assured that the DREF staff continues classroom. Another major initiative, the DREF Research its charitable and educational endeavors to create Matters for All of Us Program also shifted to conducting possibilities and improve the lives of African American outreach and awareness using digital platforms. As a women and their families. national community partner of the National Institutes

18 DELTA RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION Patricia Watkins Lattimore Deborah Peaks Coleman Johni Cruse Craig, Ed.D. Ashley Daniels DREF CEO Director of Programs National Director of DTEC-TAG Administrative Assistant/ Office Manager

LaShawn Cook Chauna Lawson Regina Locust Kimiyo Williams, M.D. Donor Management and Interim Program Specialist Program Manager, All of Us/ Training and Volunteer Financial Assistant Research Matters Program Coordinator, All of Us/Research Matters Program

Marcia Johnson Tashi M. Brown Princess Streeter Cynthia Wheeler Program Assistant, All of Us Program Associate Program Assistant, DTEC- Financial Consultant Research/Research Matters TAG

2019-2020 ANNUAL REPORT 19 Advocate $500-$999 Port Arthur (TX) Alumnae Deborah Bernal Community Health Charities 2019-2020 Carla Bozeman Vicksburg (MS) Alumnae Sharon Y. Black Community Shares of Colorado Vivian Keys Brown Susan Black Jolene Cook Donor Roll Call Andre & Melanie Duncan Collaborator $250-$499 April Quarles Blair Dana Cooper Lethia Grimes Americus (GA) Alumnae Patricia W. Blue Guila B. Cooper Bonnie James East Point/College Park (GA) Alumnae Boeing Company Employee Individual Giving Pheloundashea Copeland Loralean Jordan Queens (NY) Alumnae Program Matthew Coughlin Unrestricted Donors Kendra L. Liddell Sumter (SC) Alumnae Johnnie Brooks Booker Joanne J Courtney Visionary Donor $100,000 and more Garnet Maharajh Petersburg (VA) Alumnae Tia Bostick Donna Crews Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Barbara H. Palmer Prince George’s County (MD) Alumnae Yulanda Bowman Rhonda Cross Yvette Robinson Tuscaloosa (AL) Alumnae Chapter Kathy Bowman-Williams Sharon E. Cross Torchbearer $25,000-$99,999 Anita J. Teamer Carla Bozeman Lisa Crutchfield-Diggs Toyota Motor North America J. Laterrie Ward Harris BP Fabric of America Fund Qiana Cryer-Coupet Celeste Williams Combined Federal Campaign Arlease S. Brady Elsie B. Crowell Luminary $10,000 -$24,999 Gloria Riddick Williams (CFC) and Workplace Giving Barbara Brady CSX Transportation, Inc. The Benevity Community Impact Fund Kimiyo Williams Abbott Laboratories Maxine Brandon Shantel K. Culver The Strada Educational Network Abbvie Employment Engagement Fund Andria Bray Terry A. Cummings Collaborator $250-$499 Accenture LLP Jina M. Braynon Morgana Cunningham Innovator $5,000-$9,999 Glenda Brinkley Catherine L. Abrams Monica Brewer Shenita G. Cunningham FedEx Darnella M. Bullard Adriene Roberts Donna Bridges-Smith Stefanie Cunningham Leona Bridges Deborah Peaks Coleman Aetna Foundation, Inc. Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Erik Curry Johnnie Brooks Booker Sherre Collier The Allstate Foundation Shelise Y. Brooks Jade Dabney Darylene S. Harris Denise Daniels Celeste Allen Andrea M. Brown Michael Daly Midwest Region of Delta Sigma Theta Edwena Dunbar Desiree Allen Michelle H. Brown Phyllis C. Davis Sorority, Inc. Gwendolyn L. Gillespie Deborah A. Allen-Robinson Tashi M. Brown Renee Elizabeth Davis Kaiser Permanente Patricia D. Goings Allstate Crystal D. Brown Sharon K. Davis Adranna Rose Grant Allstate Giving Campaign Sheila Bryant Gladys Deloney Change Agent $2,500 - $4,999 Keneshia Grant Jasmine N. Alston Jelessa M.H. Burney Denise Robinson Karen Ambean Mary Elizabeth Hughes Karen Ambeau Anita Bryant Burrell Evelyn Dixon Johni Cruse Craig Carolyn D. Jackson America’s Best Local Charities CCSF Deanna Burton LaToya Dixon Velina Dixon Patricia C. Jessamy America’s Charities Veleria Bush Stacey Dixon Michele V. Hagans Cynthia L. Johnson Ameriprise Financial Pamela Butler Velina Dixon Lisa Hudley Geraldine C. Jones Dana K. Anderson Sharyl Butler Antoinette Mann Dobson Fourteen Karat Plus, Inc. Kiearrah Lawrence Rhonda Andrew California Community Foundation Terry F. Dodson Patricia Watkins Lattimore Carolyn Lee Elizabeth L. Andrews Shela M. Cameron Dominion Energy Carolyn E. Lewis Antionette Mann Anonymous Patricia J Caputo Carolyn Donaldson Yanique O. Moore Elaine Mitchum Anonymous Angela Carr Donate Well Stephanie Nellons Paige Susan Norwood Anonymous Sharon Carr Angela Dorsey Carolyn and Larry P. Suarez Kendra Rodriquez Cheryl W. Appline Emily Carroll Danielle Douglas Angela M. Williams Jeffrey L. & Nicole B. Tate Aramark Monique Cephas Brittany Dowdy Tamara Thorn Cherimonda Anderson Shemika Chance-Jeffery Katrina Powell Druery Catalyst $1,000-$2,499 Diane Walker Cynthia Ashby Charities Aid Foundation of America Marquetta Duke Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Mary E Washington Miranda Askew-Brown Syreeta Cheatom Duke Corporate Accounts Payable Elizabeth S. Brooks Linda G. Williams AT&T Employee Giving Campaign Kendra Chilsom Duke Energy Foundation Doris Gray Brown Keisha Atwood Josephine Chisom Dusty Downs Suzanne Brown Peters Veronica Avery Carolyn Clark Eastern Bank George & Susan Butler Unrestricted Chapters Geri Averytt Sherri A. Clark Educational Testing Service Josie V. Daniels Change Agent $2,500 - $4,999 Arthur Axelson Germel Clarke Batisa S. Edwards Zinga Fraser Louisville (KY) Alumnae Barbara L. Bagneris Elaine L. Clemens ESTS Cares Employee Donations Teresa D. Harman Youngstown (OH) Alumnae Tunya L. Bails Andrea Clerk Deborah A. Elam Renee L. Harper Tracey Baker The Coca-Cola Foundation Matching Gifts Kathryn Elliott Steven V. Hunter Catalyst $1,000-$2,499 Desiree Baker Program Felicia Ellison Pat Hurlock Ventura County (CA) Alumnae Dorothy Baker Courtney Cola The Elsevier Foundation Deborah Jones-Buggs Augusta (GA) Alumnae The Bank of America Charitable Foundation Rosalyn Cole Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company of Rhode Nigel W. Long Federal City Alumnae Bank of America Employee Giving Campaign Mary L. Coleman Island, LLC Karen I. Motley Wilmington (DE) Alumnae The Bank of New York Mellon Community Beth Coleman-Oliver Environmental Federation of NC Pamela Owens Partnership Waetina A. Coles Diane Epps Joan M. Prince Advocate $500-$999 Kathy Banks Vickie A Collette Angela Evans Louise A. Rice Suburban Houston-Fort Bend (TX) Alumnae Leyonna M. Barba Sherie Collier Lorie A. Evans Tchicaya Robertson Memphis (TN) Alumnae Belinda R. Barksdale Kathleen Collins Rayna Evans Constance Y. Ross Mississippi Gulf Coast (MS) Alumnae Sharon D. Beard Stephanie R. Collins Vanita L. Evans Beverly Evans Smith Nassau County (NY) Alumnae Schean G Belton Tiffany Comeaux Latisha Falana Anjanette Wyatt New Orleans (LA) Alumnae The Benevity Community Impact Fund Elsie Cooke-Holmes Gloria Farris

20 DELTA RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Joyce Hobson License Plates of Texas Carol Ann Moses Cheryl Richardson Whitnee C. Fields Laverne Holland Kendra L. Liddell June C. Moss Shamese Richburg Tanjanika Fisburne Jeanne J. Holmes Ora Linen Joelle Hayes Murchison Diane M. Ridley-White Julie Fitzpatrick Lavena Holmes Danielle Little Renata Murray Anna L. Riley Aneesah Flagg Honeywell International Charity Matching Athena C. Lock National Society Daughters of the American Jennifer Rivers Carolyn Fontaine Cicely Hooten Dimitra Lofton Revolution Simone Rixey Marquel Forbes Monica A. Hopson Cheryl Long Nationwide Foundation Sharlene Roberson Jennifer R. Franks Keyrunta L. Houston Janice Love Tina Nelson Karen N. Roberts Kyra Frazier Leslie Howard Regina M. Lurry Marietta D. Newman Rhonda Robertson Jade A. Fulce Tracey Howard Tauriana Lyles King Colette T. Nichols Selena Gilliam Robinson Glenda Gabriel Cheryl Hudson William Makell Alice Nodine Sheri B. Robinson Genee Gaither Julie Hurd Mikal Malik Jennifer Norman Terrie Robinson Johnnie C. Gales Huron Consulting Group, Inc. Antoinette Mann Valeria Obi Charisse Rodgers Kitara Garner Latasha Hutson Beverly Ann Marshall May C. Offutt Truline Rodgers Crystal Gathers IBM Employee Services Center Beverly Marshall Angela A. Owens Tracey Rogers The GE Foundation Deborah D. Ingram Tianna J. Martin Pamela Owens Debra A. Ross GE United Way Campaign Jalence Isles Apriel Powell Martin Pacific Gas & Electric Company Employee Giving Vicki S. Royal Arnette Georges Mina Issa Irma J. Mason Jyoti Pai Elisa Rae Rucker Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation Julie Simmons Ivy Nicole Matthews Sheila C. Parker Laqueta Rumley Pia Gero Connie Jackson Valerie Mattison Brown Shandra Parks Elise Sadler-Williams Valtressia Givens Cynthia Jackson Patricia M. Mayberry Frances Parrott Mozelle G. Sam Give Plus Program Gracieta K. Jackson Charles McCloud, Jr. Diandra Lynn Patterson Henry Sanders Jacqueline Glanville Marcella Jackson Farnese McDonald Avis H. Payne Thomasina Sanders Maryann L. Glass Pagerine L. Jackson Trevy A. McDonald Stacy Payne Marvia Sawyer GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Patricia Jackson Crystal T. McDonald Gwendolyn C. Pearson Karen M. Scarlett-Adams Dionne Goddette Helen Jacobs McGraw Hill Financial PepsiCo Foundation Mauri Schoby Goldman Sachs Matching Gift Program JC Penney Michelle McGriff Ayoka Perkins-Knox Beverly Schulterbrandt Tiffany Joseph Goodson JC Penney Change for the Better Campaign Launell McGuine Robert Perry Frejeanne R. Scott Sheree Gordon Catina L. Jeffrey Courtnie McIntosh Adrian Peterson-Fields Michelle Scott Christine S. Grant Andria M. Jeffries Kanika McKerson Pfizer Foundation Volunteer Program Pia Scott Alison Graves-Calhoun Sheila Jenkins Toni McLauren PG&E Corporation Campaign Shirron L. Scott Luciana Gray Kim E. Jennings Alaina R. McMurtry PG&E Corporation Foundation Tamara A. Scott Felecia V. Green Amaris Johnson Deborah D. McNeil Sheldon Pine Minnette Scruggs Michelle Green Chrystal Johnson Felicia McPhail Traci Pinkney Kamili Shaw Patrice R Green Cynthia L. Johnson Tamika McPherson Patricia Plummer Shell Employee Giving Program Quo Vadis C. Green Debra Johnson Medtronic Foundation Volunteer Giving Grant Pledging Foundation Shell Oil Company Foundation Matching Gifts Ruby Griffin Sharnita Johnson Program Zaneta R. Ponton Jade Shepherd-Dabney Linnet P. Griffiths Tana Johnson Ethel D. Means Darleen M. Pope Tracy Sheppard Elizabeth L. Gunn Johnson & Johnson Lori Medina Melinda Porter Reginald Sherman Leslie Richardson Hagans Tina Jolivet The Merck Foundation DeLois Porter Bettina C. Shuford Kimberly Hamilton Cecily Jones Meredith Corporation Foundation Tomaree L. Porter Kelli Sibert Sabrina Hampton Gina F. Jones Zina Merritt Tomiko Porter Silicon Valley Community Foundation Andrea M. Harper Tynisha Vincent Jones Wanda Michals Cynthia Portis Nekeshia G. Simmons Crystal Harris Loralean Jordan Microsoft Matching Gifts Program Tonia Jones Powell Yvonne Sims Darylene S Harris JP Morgan Chase Jennifer Miles Princess Powell-McEvilley Constance P. Smith Lisa Harris Valarie Parker Kelley Alisa C. Miliner Kimberly A. Pratt Jamila Smith Stayce D. Harris A.K. Kennedy Essye Miller Dionne Price Julia B. Smith Zackulyn H. Hart Kevin Korsh Melissa Miller Joan Prince Kiwanda Smith Etta Hawkins KPMG Community Giving Campaign Michelle D. Miller Kimberly Pringle Theresa B. Smith Ericka Davis Haynes Adzoa Kwawu Cassandra Miller-Hardwick Progressive Casualty Insurance Foundation Giovonni H. Smith HCA Caring for the Community Stephen Kwong Lucinda Mills Kimberly E. Purifoy Alicia Smith-Freshwater HCA Foundation Brenda Lambert Regina Milteer-Rock Yusuf Rahman Erma Jean Smith-King Heart of Florida United Way, Inc. Yolanda Lauderdale Anita Montgomery Antonya P. Rakestraw Chelsea Smith-Standberry Chrystal D. Henderson Toni T. McLauren Terra Moody Saranna T. Rankin Judy Smylie Gena Henderson Goline Lawrence Monica R. Moore Gail Ray Natsha Snell Gladys Henderson Kiearrah Lawrence Sharon Moore Janet Ray Letitia Snyder Lashonda Henderson Jeanette D Lawson Stacey Moore Raytheon Deirdre Spaulding-Yeoman Lisa Herbert Monica T. Leach Vincent Moore Razoo Foundation Yolanda Speed Linda Hewlett Ann-Marie Lee Margaret A. Moore-Jackson Kellyta Reives Veda S. Stanley Hewlett-Packard Deborah S. Lee Alisa Moore-Woods Serena Reshard State Farm Companies Foundation Rosemary Smith Hickman Angel Lessanu Rebecca Morgan Annie Rice State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Kelsey Hicks Michael Levin Morgan Stanley Sean J. Rice Company Janelle Hill Erica Lewis Bobbie Morrow Karlotta Richards Angela Billings

2019-2020 ANNUAL REPORT 21 Erica R. Stephens United Way of the National Capital Area Luminary $10,000 -$24,999 Codie Bryant Jewell Robinson Erica Stephens United Way of the Virginia Peninsula Gayla L. Parks Insurance Agency Sherriet L. Campbell Yvette Robinson Trina Stewart United Way of York County Ruth Mott Foundation Capital Health Plan Gail Boyd Rogers Sharon R. Stokes United Way San Diego County David A. Capozzi Ida Rousseau Mukenge Takesha Stokes-Dorsey UnitedHealth Group/Employee Giving Campaign Innovator $5,000-$9,999 Cobb Realty and Investment, LLC Lynne Miller Rowe DImmirri Stone U.S. Bank Foundation Astellas Pharma US, Inc. Irma Jean McIntosh Coleman Elisa Rae Rucker Rolanda Sone Sandra Vandiver City of Jacksonville, FL Grill Concepts, Inc. Althea Rupert Strada Educational Network Jessie Varnado Lawrence Muller Carla Cooper Lillie Saddler Carol A Summer Gladys G. Vaughn Pamela D. Robinson-McGeHee Andriel Dees Bernard Scott Barbara Suplita Verizon Foundation Roux Laboratories Delta Housing Corporation of DC, Inc. Lois Scott Kasie Swayne Ashley F. Wade Tola R. Thompson Saundra Drumming DeAnna W. Shelton Maria Swift Verna S. Wade Valencia L. Wilson Robin M. Dunkins Liz Simeone Yolanda V. Swift Antoinette D. Waits E3 Connections Jamila Smith Synchrony Corporate Citizenship Linda T. Walker Change Agent $2,500 - $4,999 Linda Bond Edwards Olivia Smith T. Rowe Price Foundation Sherry Walker Alexandria Pest Services, Inc. Endeavor Foundation Charitable Support Letitia Snyder Velveeta Tanksley Dennis Wall Aon Corporation Experience Grand Rapids Patricia A. Stevens Tracey L. Tanner Walmart Aon Foundation Faithful Central Bible Church Pamela L. Stewart Rosalyn Tate Carol Wambeke T. Jean Adenika Family Traditions, LLC Sterling National Bank Dia M. Taylor Denice Clark Ware Astellas Pharma US Inc. First Citizens Bank Carolyn Y. Suarez Karla E. Taylor Melinda Washington Lisa Brown Mr. & Mrs. Jason M. Fowler Lillian A. Tate Brenda L. Thompson Del Watson Naomi Bryson Jennifer Francis Ronald H. Taylor Stephan M. Thompson Demetriah L. Webster Andrea Collins Renisha L. Gibbs Cheryl A. Thomas Karen J. Thompson Sheree L. Welch Delaware Community Foundation Verlene T. Green Alvanell B.Thompson TIAA-CREF Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign Dominion Energy Carrie H. Greene Sandra Thompson Debbie W. Tijani Daina White David Hensel Katrina Hale Debra Ticey Sherri A. Tillman Evelyn White Hoover Hull Turner, LLP Sandra Henderson Tonda Booker Real Estate Sales Sheryl Tolbert-Johnson Jacqueline R. White Jenny V. Jensen L. Teakia Hodge Towne Bank Travelers Community Connections Libra White Catherine Joseph Anjanette Hogan Mary Trice Travelers Property Casualty Linda White Manatee County Rural Health Gloria Holmes Janice Tutt Jocelyn Travis Sharon White Montgomery Law, LLC Huntington Bank VIA Metropolitan Transit Deitra Lavei Trotter Valerie D. White Rita R. Fay Moss Joan M. Irvin-Smith Annie P. Wade Truist Whitney White North Carolina Community Foundation Kristin Jackson Vanessa Ware Hope Murphy Tyehimba Deborah Wilburn Suzanne Brown Peters Connie J. James Tene Webb Union Pacific Fund for Effective Government Lyla Wilkins Juanita H. Price Yolanda Jenkins Ken Weeden & Associates United Health Foundation Andretta Williams Gaylis Shakir Irma Jean Johnson Whitfield Charitable Giving United Illuminating Company Angela M. Williams Spectrum Health Isiah Leggett Angela M. Williams United Student Aid Funds Celeste Williams Walter Steele Henry Lewis Lauren Williams United Way California Capital Region Kerri B. Williams Sun Valley Education, LLC LaJewel Lewis Barbara W. Wilson United Way of Amarillo & Canyon Leekeetria Williams Teach for America Lincoln University Delores C. Wilson United Way of Brazoria County Lisa D. Williams University of Indianapolis Lisa M. Lowery Harry Wilson United Way of Brevard Lisa Williams U.S. Bank National Association LPL Financial Wonderful Giving United Way of Central & Northeastern Monica J Williams Wilma Webb Toya Mack Connecticut Trudy A. Williams Valencia L. Wilson Lydia Marble Advocate $500-$999 United Way of Central Carolinas Wendy Williams Miquel Purvis McMoore Carolyn Allen United Way of Central New Mexico Tamia Willis Catalyst $1,000-$2,499 Mechanics & Farmers Bank Cheryl Anderson United Way of Coastal Fairfield County Danna Wilson ABEN (A Black Education Network) Mercedes Benz of Columbia Rosetta Armour-Lightner United Way of Greater Houston Wanda Wilson Advanced Ophthalmology PC Linda B. Middlebrooks Kim C. Artis United Way of Greater Philadelphia & SNJ Geraldine Woodberry-Wright Allegiance Logistics, LLC Constance Densie Miles Francina H. Bain United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg Marcia Woodham Dorothy Avant Sherellia Moore Zuri Baker United Way of Greenville County, Inc. Daphne C. Wright Zuri Baker Yanique Ollie Moore Valarie D. Bankhead United Way of King County Terrie Wright Sabrina Latrich Barnes Sandra Barbara-Moore Lillar Barnes United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, Inc. Michelle Wynder Beverly G. Barrington Mary P. Morgan Getrude Flowers Barrick United Way of Midland County Renee Colleen Yancy Theresa Battle Kimberly Mosby Beverly G. Barrington United Way of Monmouth County Mitzi Young Alfreda D. Blackshear Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative Sheila Bazemore United Way of Monterey County Your Cause Corporate Employee Giving Programs Bling Queen Dynasty Company Sarah Lee Perry Elwood Becton United Way of North Central Florida Mekelle Bly Becky Petitt Juanita Benton United Way of Putnam County Darryl & Jeanne Bonner Kathleen Pinkett Juanita Bethea Thompson United Way of Rhode Island Restricted Donors Cheryl Cooper Boyd Popular Springs Christian Church Alfreda D. Blackshear United Way of South Hampton Roads Visionary Donor - $100,000 and more Bridgestone Tire Trienere Powell Rhonda F. Blades United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania Atlanta Delta Life Development Center, Inc. Occeletta Briggs Joan Prince Laquita C. Blockson United Way of Tampa Bay Doris Brown Louise A. Rice Mekelle Bly United Way of the Bay Area Torchbearer - $25,000 - $99,000 Paris Brown Diane Ridley Darryl & Jeanne Bonner United Way of the Bluegrass Baltimore County (MD) Office of Planning Rita L. Brown Olivia F. Robbins Odette R. Bragg

22 DELTA RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION Raquel Brigham-Brown Pamela D. Isaacs Jilma C. Shackleford Janza Bush Sharon Hollie Greonna Brooks Jacqueline J. Jackson DeAnna W. Shelton Ann D. Campbell Letitia Holloway Keisha Brown Yolanda Jenkins Liz Simeone Capital Land Settlement Services, LLC Keisha Houston Muriel L. Brown Kimberly M Johnson Eva Simmons Cason Building Maintenance, Inc. Stephanie Hughes Paris Brown Tarah C. Johnson Monica C. Simpkins Central Missouri Chapter, The Links, Inc. Adleane Hunter Raynell Brown Cynthia B. Jones Angela F. Smith Cody’s Fine Arts & Illustration I Beauty Supply Codie Bryant Katrina D. Jones Diana Smith Marland Cole Joyce Johnson Stephanie S. Burrage Sabrina D. Jones Olivia Smith Gwendolyn Coley Brenda E. Jones Desdra Butler Shameka Jones Shearon C. Smith Doris Collins Kamira Jones Wanda Florence-Calime Victor L. Jordan Lula M. Stanton Dorothy Colom Jessie Jones Judy S. Carter R. David Kelly Patricia A. Stevens Constance Greer Cook Jennifer Jones Chrystal Chatman-Brown Alice Rose Kennedy Desalyn Stevenson Elsie Cooke-Holmes Kimberly L. Jordan Wilsonia E.D. Cherry Queen King Demress Stockman Leslie Cousins-Mond Loralean Jordan Deborah Peaks Coleman Jerilyn D. King-Brown Lillian A. Tate Joyce A. Covington Mabeline Julien Matthew B. Coleman Lee Marva L. Lacy Cynthia J. Taylor Creative T-Shirts KD&D Trucking Deniece E. Cook Cassie Levy Karla Taylor Anita Crutcher Alma L. Kickilighter Carla Cooper Henry Lewis Ronald H. Taylor Carolyn B. Cureton Barbara J. Lane Stephanie L. Crosby LaJewel Lewis Venita Thomas Jannette Dates Vinita Laverne lane Beverly C. Daniel Jane F. Long Xiomara Thomas Ronalyn David Elaine Lawson Erica Y. Daniels Paulette E Lonzo Monita C. Thompson Brenda Y. Deal Tara Lee Antoinette Y. Davis Lynda Louis Renee Thompson Fletcher Gladys Deloney Yvonne Lewis Beverly Davis Edwina Love-Fanner Angela M Thompson-Dorsey Delta Engineers, Architects & Land Surveyors Shirley Lewis-Brown Billy C. Davis Lisa M. Lowery Tamara Thorn Ivory M. Denson Denice Logan Lisa A. Davis Toya Mack Opal Toy VirDella S. DenWiddle Christina Love Monica Bailey Delissaint Lydia Marble Mary Trice Dirty Dog Hauling Tisha Lowe Phoebe B. Dixon Shirley D. Martin Janice Tutt Helen G. Dover Steven L. Lyons Funeral Home Linda Douglas Walter McNeil Jack Vancoevering Cheryl Robinson Eason JoAnna Martin Kellie Duncan Melva Meade Verdell Ventroy LaTonya Edmond Vera D. Martin Yuvelle Eaton-McFarland James Meadows Angela Wachira Bonita Edwards Keith McCaskill Brenda Edmonds Vonetta C. Mickens Brenda A. Washington Deborah A. Elam Regina McKinney Linda Bond Edwards Sharon Middleton Janice C. Washington Wanda M. Emanuel-Woods Elizabeth McLemore Mavis J. Edwards Christella D. Moody Verna Hamilton Washington Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Jeannette J. McNeal Shanae Fant Sandra Barbara-Moore Tene Webb Sylvia Fuller Mt. Sinai United Holy Church Genevieve M. Farmer Marie K. Morilus-Black Yaminah Leggette Wells Lois A. Garland-Patterson Shalanda M.J. Miller Leda A. Favor Ed Morris Patsie L. Williams Monica Geiger Mirabito Holdings, Inc. Larena Fewell Kimberly Mosby Tamera A. Williams Global Concessions, Inc. Janice Mitchell Valencia Fisker Idarousseau Mukenge Bernita Winfrey Global View Communications, Inc. Deana Mobley Dr. Irma Fleming Mabel L. Murray Margaret Winn Loretta C. Goff Stacey Moore Zenia Fleming Linda L. Nance Sydnee N. Woods Lou Gould Robin Morrison Mr. & Mrs. Jason M. Fowler Gail Neverdon-Edmonds Carolyn Graham Melba S. Morrow Maria Gay Kindra C. New Collaborator $250-$499 Sarah N. Gray Nationwide Foundation Rachel Gholston Bridget D. Norman-Malme Teresa M Abron Jordan Greer New Life Missionary Baptist Church, Inc. Renisha L. Gibbs Teresa Nunn Accel Promotional Barbara & Hal Guess Northrup Grumman Foundation Michelle Graham-Freeman Veeda G. O’Connor Advanced Urology Institute, LLC Marcia L. Haire-Ellis Stephanie Nellons Paige Estralette A. Green Patti Oliver Leah Alexander Deborah Hall-Greene Deborah Dean Nelson Vanessa Greene Pamela Owens Gervlyne Auguste Marasalene Hamilton Anita L. Nowlen Derether Greer Nobedline P. Packer Tanya Angela Ayscue Denise Fulgham Hairston Beatrice I. Onyewu Debbie C. Hamilton Anthony Paniccia Laura S. Bajuk Joyce Harris Lois Ownes Toni Hannah Serena Parks Deborah L. Bernal Sandra Harris Teresa A. Polk Joan Harris Marsha Pender Melanie Bernard Sandra J. Harris Annette Pompey Abby Harrison Kimberly Houston Philpot Nichole Bethel Delores LaVerne Harrison Deborah Price Angela C. Hatton Sarah L. Price Susan Black Gayle Harrison Saranna T. Rankin Alexa Henderson Shirley Purvis April Blair Barbara Hatcher Rosalind W. Redd Delores Henderson Margie Rauls Blue Ribbon Cleaners, Inc. Jenna Hatton-Cobb Shirley Richard Marilyn Henderson La Tasha Reed Lillie W. Bogan Gwendolyn Hemphill Karen B. Roberson Sandra Henderson Olivia F. Robbins Hazel Breland Kevin R. Henderson Michelle D. Robertson Helen M. Hill Tchicaya Ellis Robertson Sherida Brinson Elizabeth Henley Carla Robinson Carlondrea Hines Gail Boyd Rogers Dana L. Broughton Christine Henry Mary L. Robinson Shirley A. Hinton Sharon Ann Rucker Agnes Brown Cherie Hill Carol Rogers Sandra Hobby Sylvia Rupert Brenda Brown Kimberly D. Hinton Trenna V. Ross Gloria Holmes Teakia Sabb Cynthia R. Brown Elvira M. Hodges Betty J. Ross Joe A. Houston Alicia Scott Terry Brown Hurtis & Elvira Hodges Michelle Rouse Maisha Hudson Bernard Scott Tarsha D. Burroughs Deborah Holland Run Cross Enterprises, LLC

2019-2020 ANNUAL REPORT 23 Stephanie Vonne Sanders Grand Rapids (MI) Alumnae In Memory of LaShawn Lancaster In Honor of Beverly E. Smith Alicia Sanders Las Vegas (NV) Alumnae Tammye Y. Jenkins Anjanette Wyatt Juanita Scott Montgomery County (MD) In Memory of Mona H. Bailey 17th National Olivia Funnye Second Missionary Baptist Church Oak Ridge (TN) Alumnae President Christine D. Johnson In Honor of Ada L. Williams Security Federal Bank Phoenix Metropolitan (AZ) Alumnae Louise A. Rice Shereé Maxine Johnson Misha Stennett Cathy Shannon Crystal E. Flournoy Brenda Jo Shelton Innovator $5,000-$9,999 In Memory of Delores Benson In Honor of Chantay C. Walker Ursula Simmons Atlanta (GA) Suburban Alumnae Desdra Butler In Memory of Christella & Charles Moody Chantay Walker Dillard Michael T. Sinclair Denver (CO) Alumnae Marcia Rose Walker Patience Singleton Federal City Alumnae In Memory of Nancy Brown Gillian Small Fort Washington (MD) Alumnae Suzanne Brown Peters In Memory of June Moore THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Shenne Smith Fredericksburg (VA) Area Alumnae Clara Sohan Every effort has been made to ensure the Michelle E. Smith Indianapolis (IN) Alumnae In Memory of Hortense Golden Canady accuracy of our Donor Roll. If your name Sheryl Smith Inglewood (CA) Alumnae Anjanette Wyatt In Memory of Gloria Walker Taylor or gift has been misspelled, omitted, or Burnetta Smith Jacksonville (FL) Alumnae Ronald H. Taylor misrepresented, please accept our apologies. David Smith Oakland East Bay (CA) Alumnae In Memory of Howard & Mattie Chambliss Visit the “Contact Us” page at www. Letita Snyder South Middlesex County (MA) Alumnae Sabrina Latrich Barnes In Memory of Aurora Lou Cooke Trigg deltafoundation.net and we will correct our LeStancia Spaght Tri-County (MD) Alumnae Ma.Cristina Caballero records. We very much appreciate your Gail J. Spann-Greer Waukegan Alumnae In Memory of Demetria Chester Kathleen O’Halloran generosity and look forward to having you Kimeshan Stewart Wilmington (DE) Alumnae Misha Stennett Sally Buckman included on the Donor Roll in the future. Dawn Strobert Lerman Senter Tina Teague Change Agent $2,500 - $4,999 In Memory of Marlee Crowe David S. Keir J. Terry & Associates Bradenton (FL) Alumnae Maryland Cole Deborah Barton Janice A. Thomas Harrisburg (PA) Alumnae Marcia Rose Walker Hortensia Coffee Thompson Knoxville (TN) Alumnae In Memory of Homoiselle LeVerne Davis Sharon Thompson Lake Oconee (GA) Area Alumnae Leona Bridges In Memory of Josephine Lightfoot Whitsett Turner Construction Company New Jersey Garden City Alumnae Charlottesville (VA) Alumnae Unity Family Services Prince William County (VA) Alumnae In Memory of Gloria Keith Dugan Valerie Primas Insurance Agency, Inc. Youngstown (OH) Alumnae Leona Bridges In Memory of Karen Smith-Wilson Sara Vecchiotti Anjanette Hogan Veterans United Home Loans Catalyst $1,000-$2,499 In Memory of Ishna Hall Jenice View Aiken (SC) Alumnae Michelle Graham-Freeman In Memory of Mary Wyatt Nekeitha Wade Baltimore (MD) Alumnae Anjanette Wyatt Denise Wardlaw Central Jersey (NJ) Alumnae In Memory of Jean Hardge T.J. Warron Foundation Cincinnati Queen City (OH) Alumnae Paris Brown Dorcas Washington In Honor Of Carole Watts Advocate $500-$999 In Memory of Carol Jordan-Harris In Honor of Deborah Peaks Coleman Kaye Webb Clinton (MS) Alumnae Delores Henderson Sheila M. Eley Ruthie Wiley Collier County (FL) Alumnae Bette J. Dickerson Gwendolyn Williams Douglas-Carroll Paulding Counties (GA) Alumnae In Memory of Geraldine Rosa” Gerri” Khadija Fredericks Kimiyo Williams Dover (DE) Alumnae Henderson Therese A. Griffin Sheila & Royal Williams East Harris Chambers Liberty County (TX) Stacey Blake Beard Barry Tillman Relisa C. Wilson Alumnae Laquita Blockson Wrenna Watson Sheila Wise Fairfax County (VA) Alumnae Kristena Payne Gaylor Sheryl Carlene Womble Fort Bragg (NC) Alumnae Sharron Hunter Rainey In Honor of Damilola Rebekah Fakunie Daphne Carter Wright Goldsboro (NC) Alumnae Sharon D. James Omolola Fakunie Joanne Parker Wright Miami (FL) Alumnae Vanessa Perry Lydia Wylie New Orleans (LA) Alumnae In Honor of Jewell Green Renee Yancy Orangeburg (SC) Alumnae In Memory Roy Henderson Jewell E. Green Zallie Supermarket Pontiac (MI) Alumnae Mercedes Henderson Clark Richmond (VA) Alumnae Delores Henderson In Honor of Delores Henderson St. Petersburg (FL) Alumnae Mercedes Henderson Clark Restricted Chapters Suburban Houston-Fort Bend (TX) Alumnae In Memory of Fran Johnson $25,000 and more Vicksburg (MS) Alumnae Linda Butler In Honor of Leslie Jefferson Atlanta (GA) Alumnae Loretta D. Martin Raleigh (NC) Alumnae Collaborator $250-$499 In Memory of Marie Marshall San Jose (CA) Alumnae Alcorn (MS) Alumnae Charmagne Lawrence Cole In Honor of Anita Horne Jenkins Tallahassee (FL) Alumnae Berkeley County (SC) Alumnae Deborah Hall-Greene Kimberly Houston Philpot Midland (MI) Alumnae Monica C. Simpkins Luminary $10,000 -$24,999 Stockton (CA) Alumnae LaNier Turner-Frazier In Honor of Patricia Watkins Lattimore Flint (MI) Alumnae Stone Mountain-Lithonia (GA) Alumnae Monica C. Simpkins Deanna L. Mills Georgetown (SC) Alumnae Tuscaloosa (AL) Alumnae Michele Burch Lumberton (NC) Alumnae Union County (NC) Alumnae Lisa Powell Green

24 DELTA RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION 2019-2020 ANNUAL REPORT 3 THANK YOU

The DREF Board of Directors extends profound gratitude to

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. National President Beverly E.

1703 New Hampshire Avenue, NW Smith and the National Executive Board. Sincere appreciation Washington, DC 20009 T 202.347.1337 is also offered to all of our donors, volunteers, collaborative www.deltafoundation.net [email protected] facebook.com/DREFPage partners, staff of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and the DREF twitter.com/DREF_1967 instagram.com/DREF_1967 staff led by CEO Patricia Watkins Lattimore. www.linkedin.com/company/delta- research-and-educational-foundation/