Delta
Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
Los Angeles Alumnae
Chapter
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The MissionThe Los Angeles Alumnae Chapter Head Start Volunteer Committee raises funds to replace and repair equipment, furniture, books and toys. The committee has also launched “Adopt-a-Center” and "Read To Me" projects. The Adopt-a-Center project encourages chapter members, community partner, and community volunteers to provide services and goods to a specific center within the greater Los Angeles area. The "Read To Me" project encourages parents, chapter members, community volunteers, and partners to donate books, resources and time to read aloud to the children at the various Head Start locations. It also provides books for a take-home library for each Head Start site. Volunteerism There are a number of ways to become involved. Contact the Delta Sigma Theta Head Start Administrative Office. Delta Sigma Theta Administrative
Office Delta Sigma Theta Head Start State Pre-SchoolDelta Sigma Theta Head Start State Pre-School is improving and promoting the quality of life and the optimum potential for our children, parents and staff with specific emphasis on their physical, social, emotional, and academic development. To meet this mission, the Los Angeles Alumnae Chapter Head Start State Pre-School Centers are designed to provide opportunities and experiences to stimulate the development of each enrolled child to his/her maximum growth, physically, emotionally, socially, and cognitively. All children age 3 years and 9 months, coming from low-income families, non-English speaking families, regardless of race, creed or national origin, are eligible as Head Start beneficiaries. Handicapped children or those with special needs are especially encouraged to enroll in the program. Other services include: parent education, social, health and mental health programs. This project employs certified teachers and assistant teachers who provide quality pre-school education under Federal and State guidelines. Some of our Community Partnerships include:
In 1965, National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Dr. Geraldine P. Woods was invited to the White House by Mrs. Lady Bird Johnson to participate in the launching of Project Head Start. Later that year, her Los Angeles Alumnae home chapter established its first Head Start program. Los Angeles Alumnae continues its legacy as a delegate agency for the Head Start State Pre-School program since 1965. Presently, the chapter operates 13 Head Start Centers, with an enrollment of over 800 multi-ethnic students. In honor of her hard work and dedication, and in loving memory of our beloved Soror, Chapter member, and past Chapter and National President, the Los Angeles Alumnae Chapter named and dedicated the Dr. Geraldine P. Woods Center in Venice, California.
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