Partners in Service
Red Cross Causes, Campaigns and Courses for Delta Sigma Theta Members
Overview
The American Red Cross is proud of the support we receive from the members of Delta Sigma Theta. Although our formal partnership began in 2014, our organizations have served side by side for many years. Delta Emergency Response Teams help the Red Cross provide care and comfort to those affected by disaster, while other Delta members bring the important message of disaster preparation to children through the Pillowcase Project, and so much more.
Here are some ways Delta Sigma Theta and the Red Cross can join forces to improve our communities. If your region or chapter would like to get involved, we invite you to follow the links provided in each section. Our dedicated partnership managers will be delighted to hear from you.
Help Reduce Deaths & Injuries from Home Fires
How Delta Members Can Get Involved
We invite Delta members to help us Sound the Alarm about home fire safety and save lives! Your group can participate in smoke detector installation and education activities in a local community. The Red Cross will provide marketing materials to help you recruit volunteers. Contact us using the link below to get started.
Individual Action

Did you know that if a fire starts in your home you may have as little as two minutes to escape? Test your fire safety savvy, then get prevention and preparation tips and make and practice your escape plan
Encourage Blood Donations by Your Members
How Delta Members Can Get Involved
Your chapter can host a blood drive, with members helping to recruit donors, volunteering to help the day of the drive run smoothly, and making donations themselves. Our team will support you with marketing materials and tips for organizing your volunteers and motivating your donors.
Individual Action

Your blood donation is always welcome. One donation can help save up to three lives! Schedule your donation at RedCrossBlood.org
Teach Children About Disaster Preparedness
How Delta Members Can Get Involved
The Red Cross hopes to continue providing training during future Regional Conferences and National Conventions but there’s no need to wait that long. We will be happy to connect you with your local Pillowcase Project program manager who can help your members sign up as Red Cross volunteers, receive the necessary training, and identify high-risk communities in which to give presentations.
Individual Action

Are you an elementary educator or the parent of an elementary-aged child? Learn about the Pillowcase Project and request a presentation for your school
Promote Swimming Skills and Water Safety
Drowning is a leading cause of death for children in the United States and African-American children are disproportionately affected. Research shows 64% of African-American children have little to no swimming ability – and of these children, 78% have parents who have no/low swimming ability. For these families a carefree day at the beach, pool or lake can too easily end in tragedy.
That’s why it’s so important that we all learn how to be safe in and around water, and encourage our families, friends and neighbors to be water competent. The Red Cross is tackling this goal with our Centennial Campaign, marking our first 100 years of swimming safety education. We are working with our training partners to teach 50,000 more people in 50 at-risk cities how to swim, and urging people in every community to make sure that they and their families can swim.
How Delta Members Can Get Involved
We invite Delta chapters to help us encourage children and adults in your local communities to learn how to swim and be safe in and around water. Contact us for ideas and download our social media toolkit below.
Individual Action

Check your family’s water competency by watching this video. Can you say “yes” to all 5 skills? If not, sign up for a Red Cross swimming or water safety course
Learn Lifesaving Skills
How Delta Members Can Get Involved
The Red Cross can provide group training. Our training and certification opportunities are available nationwide to reach your extensive membership.For information, please call 1-800-RED-CROSS.
Individual Action

We offer a wide range of courses online, in-person and in between. Sign up to learn a lifesaving skill like First Aid, CPR or AED today
Volunteer with Your Local Red Cross
How Delta Members Can Get Involved
Your members can volunteer as a group, because there’s strength in numbers. We’ll connect you with a Volunteer Services representative at your local Red Cross office who can create an opportunity that will benefit the community – and be a fulfilling experience for your members.
Individual Action

Individual volunteers are always welcome, too. Explore local volunteer opportunities