About  Us

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was founded on January 13, 1913, by 22 collegiate women at Howard University with a shared vision to promote academic excellence and provide assistance to those in need. Their legacy of social action began just two months later when they participated in the historic 1913 Women’s Suffrage March in Washington, D.C.—a bold declaration of their commitment to equality and justice for all.

In 1930, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. was officially incorporated, strengthening its mission to engage in public service and advocate for positive change worldwide.

Here in Savannah, that legacy shines through the Savannah Alumnae Chapter, affectionately known as “The Pearl of the Hostess City.” Chartered on May 15, 1941, as Beta Delta Sigma, the chapter was later renamed in 1957 following a Grand Chapter mandate that aligned graduate chapters with their local communities.

For more than 80 years, the Savannah Alumnae Chapter has served as a radiant example of sisterhood, service, and social action throughout Savannah and the Coastal Empire. Our more than 300 active members are leaders and change agents—educators, healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, artists, engineers, public servants, and advocates—each committed to uplifting and empowering the communities we call home.

Guided by our Founders’ vision and rooted in Delta’s timeless values, the Savannah Alumnae Chapter gleams with the quiet strength of a pearl—polished by time, purpose, and perseverance. Formed through layers of service, compassion, and sisterhood, we reflect both resilience and radiance. In every program, every act of love, and every hand extended to uplift another, we shine with excellence, grace, and Southern hospitality—illuminating the heart of Savannah and the legacy of Delta.