About Us - Gamma Herstory
In February of 1943, a group of women met at Lewis College of Business (formerly Lewis Business College) in Detroit, MI to discuss the need for an organization that would support and promote opportunities for young women who were striving for a better education. To meet this need, Elizabeth Garner, an instructor at the college, assisted by her sister, Violet T. Lewis, Lewis College of Business owner and president, founded Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Inc. with the following mission:
MISSION
To improve the economic, social and political status of all women; to encourage our members to further their educational/vocational training and maintain progressive interest in the value of humanity; to promote refinement and culture; to establish and maintain a better relationship among women of all races and creeds and to be of greater service to our community, our country and to each other.
Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Inc. is a sisterhood of distinguished, congenial business and professional women. Through their talents and qualities, members aid an cultivate higher scholastic and ethical standards, provide social and recreational outlets, implement enrichment programs for youth and administer services to people in need.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Inc. is comprised of 48 graduate chapters, 6 undergraduate chapters and 1 mixed chapter. In addition, there are Youth Auxiliaries (Rosebuds, Phi-Teens, Cavaliers and Jr. Cavaliers) where graduate members are mentors to youth grades 5 through college freshmen. In addition, adult auxiliaries (Echoes and Sr. Cavaliers) exist to allow participation in events without full membership.
Our organization offers both National and Local scholarships annually. We sponsor a youth talent showcase, Artist of Tomorrow, to share their artistic expression and talents. There are National Observances (e.g., Founder’s Day) as well as local chapter activities which support our mission.
Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Inc. has several national affiliates including — the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), NAACP, UNCF, A.O.I.L—National Assault on Illiteracy Program, National Urban League (NUL) and the Detroit 300 Recognition Heritage Program .
MISSION
To improve the economic, social and political status of all women; to encourage our members to further their educational/vocational training and maintain progressive interest in the value of humanity; to promote refinement and culture; to establish and maintain a better relationship among women of all races and creeds and to be of greater service to our community, our country and to each other.
Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Inc. is a sisterhood of distinguished, congenial business and professional women. Through their talents and qualities, members aid an cultivate higher scholastic and ethical standards, provide social and recreational outlets, implement enrichment programs for youth and administer services to people in need.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Inc. is comprised of 48 graduate chapters, 6 undergraduate chapters and 1 mixed chapter. In addition, there are Youth Auxiliaries (Rosebuds, Phi-Teens, Cavaliers and Jr. Cavaliers) where graduate members are mentors to youth grades 5 through college freshmen. In addition, adult auxiliaries (Echoes and Sr. Cavaliers) exist to allow participation in events without full membership.
Our organization offers both National and Local scholarships annually. We sponsor a youth talent showcase, Artist of Tomorrow, to share their artistic expression and talents. There are National Observances (e.g., Founder’s Day) as well as local chapter activities which support our mission.
Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Inc. has several national affiliates including — the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), NAACP, UNCF, A.O.I.L—National Assault on Illiteracy Program, National Urban League (NUL) and the Detroit 300 Recognition Heritage Program .
