On January 13, 1913, 22 college women at Howard University - PowerPoint Presentation

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On January 13, 1913, 22 college women at Howard University established Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. as a Greek-lettered organization dedicated to public service. One month later on March 3rd, 1913, the sorority marched for Women’s Suffrage in Washington, DC : the Sorority's first public act.

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The History of

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.Slide2

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is an organization of college educated women committed to constructive development of its members and to public service with a primary focus on the Black community.

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The Mission

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.Slide3

Under the auspices of the National Social Action Commission, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. continues to institute activities that foster:Sponsoring Voter Registration and voter education programs

Combating Voter SuppressionThe full restoration of voting rights for individuals who have paid their debt to society (ex-offenders)Affordable Health Care and access to quality health careFinancial Literacy and Economic EmpowermentSupport for HBCU’sPolitical Awareness and InvolvementGender EqualityRacial

Profiling

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National Social Action Commission of

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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide assistance and support through established programs in local communities throughout the world. Since its founding more than 200,000 women have joined the organization.

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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.Slide5

In keeping with the mission of the national organization: The Henry County Alumnae Chapter (

HCAC) was established in December, 2004 and within the past 11 years, has awarded over $93,000 in high school scholarships.

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Henry County Alumnae Chapter of

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The Affordable Care Act

&The National Roll of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.Slide7

Hospital careDoctors’ office visitsEmergency Room visits

Prescription drugsMaternity & newborn careRehabilitative services & devicesLaboratory servicesPreventive servicesMental health carePediatric servicesDelta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. recognized 10 Essential Benefits of the ACA

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Engaging in the Enrollment ProcessSlide9

In 2011, 20% of African Americans were uninsured.At least 59% of uninsured African Americans with incomes below the Medicaid expansion limit reside in states not expanding Medicaid.African-Americans are at risk of facing coverage gaps due to states choosing not to expand Medicaid.

Show how state decisions impact people of color, and disproportionately affect Black Americans.Delta Sigma Theta Sorority’s Reasons for Engagement

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The Roll for Delta Sigma Theta Sorority’s900 (+) Chapters

12/11/2013

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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.Slide11

Champion for CoverageOpportunities to provide education and outreachLinkage to the Health Insurance MarketplaceLink: http://marketplace.cms.gov/help-us/champion.html

Certified Application Counselor*Received training to assist people in applying for coverage through the Health Insurance MarketplaceLink: http://marketplace.cms.gov/help-us/cac.htmlDirected Legislative ActionFall and Winter Legislative SessionsAdvocated for Medicaid ExpansionWhat Delta Chapters Have Done

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Hosted forums Partnered with Libraries, Community Centers and Churches to host enrollment activities Collaborated with Federal Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) to volunteer at enrollment activitiesCanvassed chapter communities What Delta Chapters Have Done

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1/19/15 - Henry County Alumnae Chapter of

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. collaborated with the NAACP on an ACA Event at Henry County’s MLK Parade. 1/24 /15 - The HCAC conducted a phone bank during open enrollment. HCAC continues to share ACA Information at chapter meetings, community events and on social media.The Work of Henry County Alumnae Chapter (HCAC) for ACA

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