NHAC WHM: The Lighthouse Effect Program Booklet

Women’s HiSTory Month

The Lighthouse Effect Awards Brunch

CELEBRATING EXTRAORDINARY EFFORTS IMPACTING THE COMMUNITY

Saturday, March 16, 2024

12:00PM - 3:00PM

Birchwoods at Oak Lane

1027 Racebrook Rd., Woodbridge, CT

HistoryOur

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide assistance and support through established programs in local communities throughout the world Founded on January 13, 1913, by twenty-two collegiate women at Howard University, the Sorority is currently a sisterhood of more than 300,000 predominately Black college-educated women This includes over 900 chapters located in the United States, England, Japan (Tokyo and Okinawa), Germany, the Virgin Islands, Bermuda, the Bahamas, and the Republic of Korea

The major programs of the sorority are based upon the organization’s Five-Point Programmatic Thrust:

Economic Development

Physical and Mental Health

Educational Development

Political Awareness and Involvement

International Awareness and Involvement

Inspired by the rich legacy of the visionary Founders, 23 sorors from Greater New Haven area accepted the challenge and, on October 3, 1959, chartered the New Haven Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated With a desire to continue the commitment begun by the Founders, an endless love for Delta, visionary leadership, tireless commitment, and unwavering faith, our Charter Members have propelled the chapter to its present heights of exemplary community service

New Haven Alumnae Chapter’s legacy of service to the Greater New Haven communities has focused its involvement around the structure of the Five point program Thrust: Economic Development, Educational Development, Political Awareness and Involvement, Physical and Mental Health, and International Awareness and Involvement Among others, local program initiatives include ADACE (Alcohol, Drugs, AIDS Community Education) project, Delta Days at the State Capitol, Delta Day at City Hall, 18 and Registered Voter Registration Initiative, Dr Betty Shabazz Delta Academy, Jeanne L Noble Delta G E M S , Habitat for Humanity, and our Annual Free Market and Health Fair The chapter has presented over $400,000 in scholarships and awards to deserving youth in our communities Additional chapter support has assisted AIDS Interfaith Network, Bridgeport Boys Choir, Bright Beginnings/Healthy Families FunShop, and countless other programs and agencies The New Haven Alumnae Chapter became the first African American organization to establish an Endowment Fund with the Community Foundation of Greater New Haven’s Communities of Color Fund Additionally, in 2007 the NHAC launched the Delta Foundation of Greater New Haven a 501(c)3 foundation designed to improve the quality of life for citizens of the Greater New Haven area throughout the lifespan

Cognizant of the innumerable educational, social and political challenges facing the members of the areas in which we live, work and serve, the mission is ours to continue the legacy of strategically planning innovative programs and projects that address and support the diverse needs and interests of our communities

The New Haven Alumnae Chapter serves the following towns in New Haven county: Ansonia, Bethany, Branford, Derby, East Haven, Guilford, Hamden, Madison, Meriden, Milford, New Haven, North Branford, North Haven, Orange, Seymour, Wallingford, West Haven, & Woodbridge

President message from the

Greetings,

It is with great honor and joy that I, as the President of the New Haven Alumnae Chapter, welcome you to this wonderful event where we pay tribute to the outstanding work carried out by five remarkable organizations in Greater New Haven. Maya Angelou's timeless words resonate deeply today: "Nothing can dim the light that shines from within."

In the heart of our community, these organizations radiate a light that guides, uplifts, and inspires. Today, we gather to recognize their commitment to service, their dedication to bettering lives, and their tireless efforts in making Greater New Haven a beacon of hope and progress.

As we come together to celebrate their remarkable achievements, let us be reminded of the profound impact that can be made when we nurture the light within ourselves and others. May this event serve as a testament to the power of collective action, the strength of community, and the enduring spirit that drives positive change.

Thank you for joining us on this momentous occasion. Together, let us continue to shine brightly and make a difference in the lives of those around us

“Nothing can dim the light that shines from within.”

message from the

committee

Welcome, everyone, to the inaugural Women's History Month Awards

Brunch: The Lighthouse Effect! We, the planning committee, are so excited to have you join us today. Your presence supports not only the New Haven Alumnae Chapter but also five incredible organizations dedicated to empowering our community, the New Haven community and surrounding areas. Together, we celebrate the achievements and contributions of remarkable organizations in our community.

Thank you for being part of this special day!

Debbie Stanley-McAulay, Lead

Vera Esdaile

Kanicka Ingram-Mann

Maya Martindale

Mikisha Bellamy-Relaford

Katrina Rice

Kathy Townsend

“Whenever we take a stand, we invite others who are siting on the sidelines to join us. ”

-Steve PembertoN

Honorees Our

Community Baptist Church is a vibrant, cohesive community of faith, where the Gospel lives at the core of church life. Since June 10, 1945 this church has been an integral part of the Newhallville area of New Haven. The congregation continues to serve the larger New Haven community as a beacon of light, a catalyst for change, a resource for the struggling, a haven for youth, and a center for the teaching of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Learn more about our honorees: https://www.cbcnewhaven.org

Honorees Our

Connecticut Community Outreach Revitalization Program (ConnCORP) is focused on economic development in New Haven. ConnCorp was designed to advance ConnCAT’s mission to provide opportunities to New Haven’s underserved residents.

Our key activities include the acquisition and revitalization of commercial properties as well as investment in new and existing local community-based businesses ConnCORP also seeks to attract businesses to New Haven and, ultimately, to catalyze and support a place-based impact investing ecosystem in the city.

Learn

https://conncorp.org

Honorees Our

Leadership, Education and Athletics in Partnership, Inc (LEAP) was founded in 1992 by educators, students, and community activists to address the historic disinvestment in young people of color in our city Then and now LEAP believes that young people have the intellect, enthusiasm, courage, and leadership potential to make real change. LEAP creates the space and marshals the resources so that young leaders can mentor, educate and care for the children of New Haven.

Our mission is to develop the strengths and talents of young leaders who create and implement year-round, neighborhood-based programs designed to achieve positive outcomes for children living in neighborhoods that have historically experienced systemic disinvestment.

Honorees Our

Sisters’ Journey is a faith-based organization founded to ensure that no women should have to endure or experience the challenge of facing the obstacles that accompany the reality of being diagnosed with breast cancer alone.

One of the organization’s greatest contributions in the support of women with breast cancer is the Sisters’ Journey Annual Calendar This is a twelve-month calendar that highlights the faces and stories of struggles to triumphs of breast cancer survivors Each page of the calendar is graced with women that are winners and warriors in their personal journey with cancer.

Learn more about our honoree: https://www.sistersjourney.org

Honorees Our

Our Vision is to a create world where individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are valued. We can achieve this goal by raising more and more ASD awareness. TJAY believes that individuals with autism deserve to live, play, work, socialize, learn and worship in the setting and manner of their own choosing We aim to improve the quality of life of everyone living with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)

Learn more about our honoree: https://www.totaljoyareyou.com

TJAY's Autism Foundation is committed to raising public awareness about Autism spectrum disorders, empowering families and providing resources to assist families raising children on the spectrum

ProgramBrunch

Paula Irvin, Chapter President

Katrina Rice, 1st Vice President

PATRONS Thank you!

ALEXANDRIA LAWRENCE

ANN CAMPBELL

DAMON LAND

DELANDRA GREY

DENA A. DONALDSON

DWAYNE DAVILA

E. PAULETT MOORE ROGERS

ELEANOR TURNER

FRIENDS OF SOROR MARY WEIR

IBRAHIM DAVILA

ILONA CAMPBELL

ISAIAH JACKSON

ISHMAEL DAVILA

JAY LEGETTE

JENELL M LAWSON

JENNYFER A. HOLMES

JOSIAH DAVILA

KAI DAVILA

KARIMA LEGETTE

KIMBERLY E. DONALDSON

KIMBERLY FELTON

LIA DAVILA

LINDA HAMILTON

LIZZIE CAMPBELL

LOUIS K. BOSLEY

LOUIS W. BOSLEY & FAMILY

MYA & CAMERON DEBERRY

PAULA IRVIN

QWALIFF JACKSON

RECASNER FAMILY

ROBIN MILLER-GODWIN

STACY LAND

STEVEN CAMPBELL

SYRUS DAVILA

TANYA ROBINSON

TENEE RICKS

TERRY LEGETTE

THE WM DUSKIN FAMILY

THOMAS BLACKWELL & FAMILY

TIFFANY CAMPBELL

TIFFANY LEGETTE

TRESSA SPEARS JACKSON

VALENTINE & MARY WEIR

WILLIE CAMPBELL

The Lighthouse Effect Awards Brunch

CELEBRATING EXTRAORDINARY EFFORTS IMPACTING THE COMMUNITY

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