The Roanoke Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. celebrated the MLK Day of Service by working with students in the Roanoke Valley and volunteering at the Ronald McDonald House and Rescue Mission throughout the weekend of January 18-19, 2015.
The Deltas have prepared dinner for the residents of the McDonald House for the past five years. The volunteers served over 30 people who were at the house in support of their sick children
On Monday, students from Lucy Addison Middle School and William Byrd, Patrick Henry, William Fleming high schools worked at the Rescue Mission cleaning and sorting toys; sorting and pricing items at the Thrift Store on 460; and sorting items in addition to working in the kitchen at Second Helpings. Along with the parents; the members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and the students working side by side demonstrated a great involvement with our community while these efforts helped the needy women and children in the valley.
The Roanoke Alumnae Chapter is proud of the service the members provide, the dedicated students and the wonderful programs that the chapter offers to the community. The leaders of these programs are Stacie Wright, educational development chair; Patricia White-Boyd, chair of political and social awareness & Diane Jones, chapter president.
