The Prince George's County Alumnae Chapter (PGCAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority joins PGSO's "Teddy Bear Partnership"

The PGCAC of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority collected over a hundred teddy bears through their chapters collaborative December "Holiday Community Service Outreach". Last night they donated the teddy bears to the Prince George's County Office of the Sheriff. The bears are used by deputies in the Domestic Violence Intervention Division (DVID) to comfort small children they encounter who are confused in the chaotic events related to deputies responding to domestic violence 911 calls for service. For a frightened child a teddy bear is something to hold onto.

PGCAC of Delta Sigma Theta has been partnering with the Office of the Sheriff for years in helping to raise awareness for Domestic Violence. They have been regular participants at our "Purple Light Night®" lighting ceremonies. Last year two members Ola Hill and Tawanda Rooney were recipients of the inaugural "Purple Light Bulb Award" given in recognition of their partnership, support, and fearless leadership in shining a light in the darkness where domestic violence thrives.

 Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, incorporated is a private, not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide assistance and support through established programs in local communities throughout the world. Since its founding more than 200,000 women have joined the organization. The organization is a sisterhood of predominantly Black, college educated women. The sorority currently has 1,000 collegiate and alumnae chapters located in the United States, England, Japan, (Tokyo and Okinawa), Germany, the Virgin Islands, Bermuda, the Bahamas, Jamaica, and the Republic of Korea.