Dr. Jeanne L. Noble Delta GEMS (Growing and Empowering Myself Successfully) Institute mentors African American girls, ages 14-18, and provides the framework for them to actualize their goals through the performance of activities that develop a “can do” attitude. The goal of this program is to provide tools that enable participants to sharpen and enhance their skills to achieve high levels of academic success and to become involved in community service opportunities.

Email gems@dstwilmingtonde.org for more information.

The Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy includes character development, mentoring and personal skills development activities for girls 11-14 years of age. The program emphasizes scholarship in areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, while also engaging in topics such as leadership, intra psychic development and interpersonal skills. A primary goal of the program is to prepare young girls for full participation as leaders in the 21st Century. 

Email deltaacademy@dstwilmingtonde.org for more information.

EMBODI (Empowering Males to build Opportunities for Developing Independence) focuses on addressing issues facing African American males 11-18. Issues related to self efficacy, leadership, physical and mental health and college readiness are addressed through presentations, dialogue groups and structured activities. Our relationship with the Gamma Theta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated in executing this program provides young men with tangible male role models who facilitate most of the activities. 

Email embodi@dstwilmingtonde.org for more information.