President’s Message

Greetings!

On behalf of the remarkable women of the Southfield Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, it is my distinct honor and privilege to welcome you to our website.

For more than four decades, Southfield Alumnae Chapter has remained steadfast in carrying forward the vision of our 22 Founders by providing impactful programs and meaningful service throughout southern Oakland County. Our legacy has been built by generations of visionary leaders whose unwavering commitment to sisterhood, scholarship, service, and social action has transformed lives and strengthened communities.

I am both humbled and inspired to serve alongside more than 450 phenomenal women who generously share their talents, leadership, and passion in pursuit of excellence.

Our biennial vision, B.R.I.D.G.E. the Generations: Connected in Care, Rooted in Legacy, Rising in Service, reflects our commitment to honoring the foundation laid by those who came before us while intentionally building pathways for those who will follow. We believe our greatest strength lies in connecting the wisdom, experience, innovation, and energy found across generations of our sisterhood and throughout the communities we serve.

Being Connected in Care means placing people at the center of everything we do: our members, our youth, our families, our community partners, and our neighbors. Being Rooted in Legacy reminds us that our future is strengthened by embracing the values, traditions, and excellence that have defined Southfield Alumnae Chapter for generations. And Rising in Service challenges us to meet today’s needs with innovation, collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to making a lasting difference.

Through Delta Sigma Theta Sorority’s Five-Point Programmatic Thrust, we will continue to educate, advocate, empower, and serve through initiatives that strengthen economic opportunity, educational achievement, physical and mental health, international awareness and involvement, and political awareness and involvement. Together, we will build upon our proud history while embracing new opportunities to create meaningful impact.

Whether you are a community member, civic leader, sponsor, collaborator, or a Soror seeking to reconnect or become engaged, we invite you to join us. Together, we can build stronger communities, foster meaningful partnerships, and create opportunities that will uplift generations to come.

Thank you for visiting our website. I encourage you to explore our programs, attend our events, and connect with us as we continue transforming lives through sisterhood, service, and leadership.

Together, we will B.R.I.D.G.E. the Generations: Connected in Care, Rooted in Legacy, Rising in Service.

In Sisterhood and Service,
Yolanda N. Durfield
2026–28 Chapter President
Southfield Alumnae Chapter
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated