CHAPTER HISTORY
For over 95 years, the Greater Cleveland Alumnae Chapter (GCAC) has sustained their founders’ passion and commitment to scholarship and public service. This was a seamless effort because the chapter became home to Founder Madree Penn White whose contributions to the legacy of the organization can never be understated and influence to her home chapter continues to resonate.
GCAC was originally chartered in 1924 as Omega Chapter at Western Reserve (now Case Western Reserve University). The Omega chapter was retired after a change to alumnae status and later chartered as the Greater Cleveland Alumnae Chapter in 1976. Henceforward, GCAC has continued to have a prominent presence in the community and a persistent commitment to public service.
GCAC services and supports the culturally rich and diverse community of Cleveland. There are over 500 members currently in GCAC. We are a chapter dedicated to the vision of our 22 illustrious founders of a sisterhood deeply committed to excellence, guided by scholarship and public service and rooted in Christian principles.
GCAC Historical Moments
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2019 Heritage Event
2018 -2019 Program Highlights
EDUCATION
Debutante Cotillion
Meals for the Homeless (R.A.K.E)
Food Bank
HBCU College Fair
Book Distribution
PHYSICAL/MENTAL HEALTH
Food Bank
Community Baby Shower
Domestic Violence
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Aisha's Law Legistration Support
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Teen Dating Violence
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Winter Wonderland
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Brunch Benefit
ECONOMIC
Straight Talk Entrepreneur Series
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Winning and Losing in Business
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Money Matters
POLITICAL
Coat Drive
Voters Forum
Voter Registration Drive
Expungement Fair
Prison Release Support
My Voice, My Vote, My Power
Separation of Families Rally
Delta Days at the Nations Capitol
Stroll to the Polls
INTERNATIONAL
HIV/AIDS Awareness
Refugee Apartment Setup
Refugee Food Baskets
International Film Festival
Supplies for school in Malawi Africa
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School supplies
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Sanitation supplies
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Reusable tampon kits
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Water bottles and buckets
SCHOLARSHIP
Crimson Coins for College
Pearls and Pumps
Basket Raffle
Chipotle Fundraiser
Coleman Love Day Party
Chapter History
Big Title
1924
Omega Chapter Chartered
1937
Delta Convention held in Cleveland, OH
1940
7th Annual Omega Chapter Jabberwock at the Phillis Wheatley Auditorium
1951
Delta coupled with Central area organizations legislate for fair employment practices.
1976
On January 31st, the Greater Cleveland Alumnae Chapter was officially chartered
2006
The Delta Center was purchased in Cleveland, Ohio
2013
Delta Sigma Theta Centennial Torch travels to Cleveland (view article)
2019
Current President, Ruth Price Rollins elected
