Founders Day
We are delighted to have you join us as we honor the rich legacy, vision, and sisterhood of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Each year, Founders Day offers a special opportunity to reflect on the courage and brilliance of our 22 Founders, women whose commitment to scholarship, sisterhood, service, and social action continues to guide our work in the Jacksonville community and beyond. Here, you’ll find a collection of stories, history, and event highlights that celebrate who we are, where we’ve been, and the impactful journey still ahead.
Thank you for visiting, and we invite you to explore, engage, and celebrate this meaningful occasion with us.
2026 Founders Day Activities
Founded 1913 • Chartered 1946
January 3, 2026
January 13, 2026 7:13 p.m.
February 7, 2026
Rededication Ceremony (Private Event)
Friendship Fountain Goes Red
Gravesite Visit of Winona Cargile Alexander (Private Event)
Chartered on February 9, 1946, the Alpha Iota Sigma Chapter—now Jacksonville Alumnae Chapter—emerged through the leadership and sponsorship of pioneering women including: Florida Cave Alexander, Lillie Belle Blackshear, Mozelle Bruton, Thelma Livingston, Willie Lee Lucas, Hazel Overstreet, and Fay Solomon.
Their vision, professionalism, and commitment to public service established a chapter that has spent eight decades advancing sisterhood, scholarship, service, and social action across Jacksonville. We are excited to celebrate this great legacy with the activities below.
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80 Acts of Service: A chapter-wide movement completing 80 impactful community projects, each reflecting our enduring dedication to uplift, advocate, and serve.
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HBCU Endowment Support: JAC proudly contributes to the President’s Council HBCU Endowment Initiative, helping advance a collective goal of $100,000 for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
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80th Charter Anniversary Celebration Event: On February 21, 2026 at 6 p.m., we will honor our trailblazers, celebrate our progress, and look toward a bright future—uplifting the communities we serve with purpose and pride.
Eighty years strong. A legacy that leads forward.
Eighty years of service, scholarship, sisterhood, and social action—the Jacksonville Alumnae Chapter is honored to celebrate a remarkable legacy. This milestone anniversary highlights our continued commitment to empowering communities through signature initiatives, including:
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Celebrating 80 Years of Service to the Jacksonville Community
The Jacksonville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, cordially invites you to experience an unforgettable evening as we commemorate 80 years of Sisterhood and Service at our signature celebration, Red Carpet Radiance: 80 Years of Sisterhood and Service.
Guests will enjoy an elegant, red-carpet–inspired affair featuring refined décor, a sophisticated ambiance, and a thoughtfully curated program honoring our chapter’s rich legacy and enduring impact in the Jacksonville community.
The evening will include heartfelt tributes, dynamic entertainment, inspiring reflections, and meaningful opportunities for fellowship and celebration.
From the moment you arrive, you will be immersed in an elevated experience that celebrates excellence, history, and the powerful bond of sisterhood that has sustained our chapter for eight decades.
Join us as we honor the past, celebrate the present, and radiate boldly into the future.
Attire: Cocktail/After 5
Tickets will be open to the general public on January 4, 2026.
• Individual Ticket: $150 plus fees
• Public Table (Seats 8): $1,280 plus fees (Includes preferred seating and reserved table)
Please contact dstjaxfoundersday@gmail.com with any questions.
Become a Sponsor with Purpose
As we celebrate the Jacksonville Alumnae Chapter’s
80th Charter Anniversary on February 21, 2026, we invite corporations, organizations, and community allies to stand with us as sponsors.
This historic milestone honors eight decades of sisterhood, scholarship, service, and social action—and your partnership helps expand our impact across Jacksonville.
Click the button to download the full sponsorship package to review the sponsor opportunities and benefits.
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Powering the Future Through HBCU Endowment
As part of our 80th Charter Anniversary, the Jacksonville Alumnae Chapter is honored to support the President’s Council HBCU Endowment Initiative—advancing a collective goal of $100,000 dedicated to strengthening Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
This 80th Anniversary Endowment will stand as a signature investment in future generations, helping ensure that students from across the nation have access to resources, scholarships, and academic opportunities at HBCUs. By contributing to this historic effort, JAC affirms our legacy of educational advocacy and our commitment to expanding access, equity, and excellence for students who choose the rich traditions and transformative experience of Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
This endowment is more than a contribution—it is a long-term promise to empower scholars, sustain institutions, and advance our mission of uplifting communities through education.
80 Acts of Service
In honor of our 80th Charter Anniversary, Jacksonville Alumnae Chapter is celebrating with 80 Acts of Service—real work, in real time, for real people. From food drives, literacy circles, voter registration, and youth celebrations to supporting DCPS schools, honoring veterans, assembling gift boxes, and partnering across the city, each act reflects our commitment to uplift, educate, advocate, and serve.
These January - February 2026 activities demonstrate who we are at our core—women devoted to community, equity, and impact—80 years strong and still serving forward.
