Columbia (SC) Alumnae, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

On January 13, 1913, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated was founded by 22 women on the campus of Howard University. There are many collegiate and alumnae chapters around the globe. Columbia (SC) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated was chartered in 1940 as Beta Beta, Sigma. In 1958 Grand Chapter decided that Graduate Chapters no longer be identified by Greek letters. Beta Beta Sigma became Columbia (SC) Alumnae Chapter. Through the years, the Columbia (SC) Alumnae Chapter has joined other chapters in its public service program of economic development, educational development, international awareness and involvement, physical and mental health and political awareness and involvement/social action. The Columbia (SC) Alumnae chapter is approximately 470 members strong and continues to provide public service through the metro Columbia area. Special local projects have included Black heritage seminars, career fairs, volunteer services at hospitals and homes for the elderly, tutorial reading programs, financial literacy seminars, debate programs and more.