 | The Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy – provides an opportunity for chapters to collaborate with or work independently on education programs for young women between the ages of 11 and 14. The Portsmouth Alumnae Chapter models the 5-point program, focusing on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) related curriculum to mentor, education, and deliver service learning to our participants. Activities such as self-esteem workshops, STEM, the annual Kwanzaa presentation, the career speakers’ bureau, our mommy and me tea (etiquettes workshop), and College Tours help young women develop the foundational attributes necessary to excel both personally and professionally. |
 | The Jeanne Anne Noble Delta GEMS (Growing and Empowering Myself Successfully) – targets young women between the ages of 14 and 18 to realize their aspirations and dreams by providing tools that enable participants to enhance their skills to achieve high levels of academic success, assist in proper goal setting, decision making, and planning for their futures. Activities and events such as career and college planning, managing your budget, conflict resolution, and the College Tours are designed to create compassionate, caring, community-minded young women by actively involving them in self-development and service-learning. |
 | EMBODI (Empowering Males to Build Opportunities for Developing Independence) - The EMBODI program addresses issues that prevent our African American Male youth from reaching their fullest potential educationally, socially, and emotionally. In collaboration with other groups such as Fraternities, Civic Organizations, and mentoring programs, EMBODI conducts workshops, seminars, interactive activities, and service-learning to create a dialogue for positive interaction and community exchange. |
 | May Week - Created in 1920, a week in May is set aside for programs highlighting academic and professional achievements. The events emphasize the importance of higher education in the community. Each year the Portsmouth Chapter celebrates May week through week-long activities and events that culminate with a luncheon celebration that honors and recognizes the accomplishments of local area high school students, scholarship recipients, and Academy, GEMS, and EMBODI participants. In addition, the chapter celebrates people in the community who have served with distinction with the Educational, Community Service, and Audacity of Hope Awards. We cordially invite you to attend and participate in May Week. |
 | Adopt-A-School - The Portsmouth Alumnae Chapter’s Adopt –a- School program fosters a better understanding of the Portsmouth Public Schools, strengthens and enhances the programs, and most importantly, makes a difference in the overall educational experience of the students. Events such as Celebrity Readers, Career Fairs, Science competitions, PTA speaker’s bureau, school supplies drives, and tutoring allow members to utilize our talents and resources to strengthen, enhance and enrich the quality of education for students. |
