Economic Development

National economic trends, such as unstable employment, the threat to Social Security and the widening gap between wealth and poverty are the bases for the development of Financial Fortitude, the current Economic Development Program Initiative of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Financial Fortitude helps program participants set and define goals, develop a plan to achieve them, and to put the plan into action. The process serves as a blueprint to address all aspects of personal finances.

Kalamazoo Alumnae’s Economic Development Committee programs are focused on financial empowerment through outreach and the development of economic initiatives that emphasize attaining and sustaining financial health. With a commitment to our signature program, Financial Fortitude, we specifically seek to improve the economic well- being of our members and the communities we serve.

Our ongoing commitment to economic development programming in the community may include:

• Training on financial management
• Protecting against senior economic fraud
• Focusing on women and finances
• Sponsoring events that showcase the financial resources available in the community
• Promoting sound financial health by initiating community debt reduction and savings challenges