Economic Development

Rock Hill Alumnae recognizes national economic trends, such as unstable employment, inequities that results in system gaps between wealth and poverty.  Rock Hill Alumane is committed to supporting Delta’s National intiative, Financial Fortitude, the current Economic Development program initiative of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. Financial Fortitude is a process that will help program participants to 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.

The Financial Fortitude initiative is comprised of ten components and provides a collaboration of information from major economic corporations and other well-known financial institutions. The ten components include: Goal Setting, Financial Planning, Budgeting, Debt Management, Savings & Investments, Retirement Planning, Homeownership, Insurance, Estate Planning, and Entrepreneurship.

The initiative helps members of the Sorority spread financial education throughout their local communities.

Financial Fortitude Month

April is designated Financial Literacy Month, or as we say in Delta, Financial Fortitude Month.

During this time, financial institutions, nonprofits, and human service agencies increase their focus on the importance of financial literacy through events, programs, and counseling. In honor of Financial Fortitude Month, International President Elsie Cooke-Holmes will share a wonderful video message on social media to encourage all of us to do something in the month of April towards our financial freedom, and to promote Financial Fortitude Across the Lifespan.

Please use the Financial Literacy Month Calendar above in April and/or any month you wish. It is a simple, fun, and effective resource to assist you in restoring and reshaping your financial health. Using this tool, chapters and communities can promote action-oriented tasks to improve and strengthen economic growth and stability, as well as promote financial empowerment. The strategies listed on the calendar promote real-world action steps to help achieve and maintain financial wellness and support economic development.