A Message from Our President
Maiya Bangurah
Thank you for visiting the homepage of the Southwest Dallas County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Whether you are a dedicated member of our sisterhood or a community member exploring our initiatives, we are delighted to have you here. Our website is designed to provide you with comprehensive information about our chapter's activities, events, and community engagement efforts.

The award-winning Southwest Dallas County Alumnae Chapter was chartered on April 30, 2004, by 51 phenomenal women who committed to defying all odds and serving this community. Since our inception, we have proudly stood as a pillar of strength and service in our service areas, touching the lives of our members and positively influencing city government, local businesses, churches, and schools.

Our chapter, SWDCA, is known for its diversity and leadership within the community. Our members are leaders in every facet of life within Delta Sigma Theta and their professional careers. With Service, Scholarship, Sisterhood, and Social Action at the forefront of our mission, SWDCA is a welcoming space for all members. Our membership has grown to over 500 dynamic women, and we are proud to be one of nine chapters serving the Dallas-Fort Worth area and surrounding communities, serving Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, Lancaster, Wilmer, and Hutchins.

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2023-2024 Program Year Awards: 
  • Economic Development Award
  • Exemplary Emergency Response Team Award
  • Exemplary Heritage & Archives Award
  • Exemplary Social Action Award
  • International Awareness & Involvement Award
  • Reclamation Award
  • $1,000 Program Grant-Economic Development

The Southwest Bond

A Southwest Dallas County Alumnae News Publication
The latest edition of The Southwest Bond newsletter is now available. Find out what's happening...
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Upcoming Events

Calling 2025 Graduating Seniors! The Southwest Dallas County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. invites African American male and female students to apply for our 2025 Scholarship Program. Click the link below for application instructions. Application deadline is March 2, 2025.

2025 SWDCA Scholarships Instruction Guide

Children of SWDCA members, please use the link found on the "Internal Communications" page.
CHAPTER MEETING
Every 3rd Saturday of the month 
September 2024 - June 2025
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Virtual and in-person meetings (alternating months - view chapter calendar)

In person - September, November, January, March, May
Desoto High School Auditorium
Virtual- October, December, February, April. June

Register in advance for IN-PERSON meetings: Click Here
Register in advance for VIRTUAL meetings:  Click Here
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If you are not a member of the chapter, please follow these 2 steps: 
  • Membership verification is required no later than 72 hours prior to chapter meeting. If you don’t have your information, contact our chapter Financial Secretary for assistance.
  • Complete the Membership Verification Form – upon verification, you will receive the appropriate link and details to attend the meeting.  

CHAPTER MEETING | Business attire; hats are acceptable excluding baseball hats, cowboy hats, bandanas or bucket hats.

Acceptable Delta Business attire includes business suit, dress, skirt, pants (not cropped or above ankles), blouse and blazer, any religious head-wraps that reflects a professional style. Not acceptable- Leggings worn as pants,  Wearing denim of any color and line jackets/sweaters of any kind. Additionally, no flip flop (beach / shower shoes style) or sports slides are allowed.