Press Release

For Immediate Release:
October 10, 2025
Contact Name: Synthia Stanton Jones
Organization: Tuscaloosa Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Email: president.tuscalum@gmail.com

Shine with PURPOSE and SERVE with PASSION

Tuscaloosa Alumnae Chapter hosts International Day of the Girl Child 2025 – Dignity Drive

Tuscaloosa, AL — The Tuscaloosa Alumnae and Lambda Zeta Chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will host the Dignity Drive — a community initiative to help girls in local public schools gain access to essential feminine hygiene products. Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025, Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Location: Temporary Emergency Services, 1705 15th Street, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401.

The International Day of the Girl Child (IDGC) aligns seamlessly with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.’s unwavering commitment to promoting human rights and advocating for women and girls across the globe. Through the efforts of the International Awareness & Involvement Committee, IDGC serves as a vital platform to advance our national initiatives by:

  • Promoting Gender Equality Globally
  • Advocating for the Rights of Girls
  • Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders
  • Building Strong Global Partnerships

By recognizing and participating in IDGC, the Tuscaloosa Alumnae Chapter proudly upholds its 75-year legacy of service, global advocacy, and social action. Our continued engagement ensures that the voices of girls are heard, their rights defended, and their futures supported—locally and worldwide.
All proceeds from the event, scheduled for Saturday, October 11, 2025, will benefit Tuscaloosa Public Schools. Community members are encouraged to participate by donating: All Sizes – Sanitary Pads and Tampons, Panty Liners, Feminine Wipes, Discreet Storage Pouches.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is a private, not-for-profit organization founded on January 13, 1913, by 22 collegiate women at Howard University. The organization is committed to public service, with a primary focus on the community, and has a distinguished history of promoting academic excellence, providing scholarships, supporting the underserved, advocating for civil rights, and positively impacting the community through its Five- Point Programmatic Thrust. For more information, visit www.tuscaloosadst.com.