Chapter History
Hayward-Tri-City Alumnae Chapter History
In the spring of 1989, several members of the sorority who resided in the Hayward-Tri-City area began discussions on chartering a chapter in their area. At that time, only the local African American churches provided public service and addressed the specific needs of the African American community. The desire and need to serve the community was the beginning of the Hayward-Tri-City Alumnae chapter.
Armed with a commitment and determination to keep the Founders’ vision alive, Hayward-Tri-City Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta was chartered on March 2, 1990, to serve the cities of Southern Alameda County.
The 20 charter members are:
Phyllis Adams Pamela Jackson Ineda Adesanya Marian Langford Gwendolyn Bell Helyn Manning-Harold Leona Bowler Ollie Milligan Carla Brown-Jones Claudia Nash-Simmons Jacquelyn Cato Yvette Russell Lynnette Daniels Dorothy Staples Karen Evans Joyce Sturdivant Patricia Franklin Faye West-Lockett Chalon Green Roianne Wilrights
Since its inception, Hayward-Tri-City Alumnae chapter has been involved in numerous community projects guided by the sorority’s Five Point Program. Projects have included: support of Abode Services; participation in Habitat for Humanity, Bay Area; UNCF walkathon; Make the Connection Healthy Living Fair; Delta Day at Hayward City Hall; Delta Day at Hayward Unified School District. In addition, the chapter holds an annual fundraiser, Music on the Green, in an effort to raise money for scholarships for local college-bound students.
