Delta Research And Educational Foundation

Center for research on african american women - the center engages in research-oriented projects that examine the lives of african-american women in the areas of education, economics, and health in the united states and abroad. The center publishes phillis, a biennial scholarly publication, named in the honor of phillis wheatley, the first african-american person to publish in the united states. Other program areas of the center include:the vivian ware research fellowshipthe stephanie tubbs jones summer internshipthe stephanie tubbs jones social justice institute annual forum

Youth and risk reduction - the delta student enrichment program (dsep) is a 12-month afterschool and summer-bridge program established to provide data-informed, prevention-based activities and events that promote a positive outcome in several interrelated areas: (a) academic performance, (b) social-emotional development, (c) risk prevention related to crime, drugs, and sexual activity, (d) health and wellness, and (e) parental and community involvement. The program aims to serve primarily low-income families in the liberty road corridor of baltimore county by providing relevant innovative activities and services at no cost to participants. The program includes targeted activities (e.g. Subject area tutoring) and broad activities (book club, steam projects, gardening, recreation and sports) as well parent interactive workshops, virtually and in person. The program addresses social-emotional development, risk prevention, health, and wellness via age-appropriate lessons, small group discussions, and presentations.

National institute of health - grant to conduct proactive outreach in the african american community as part of a national nih health initiative entitled: "research matters: creating possibilities to achieve health & wellness for all of us." the ultimate objective of this major initiative is to engage and enroll african americans in the nih national registry to participate in clinical trials resulting in precision medicine that addresses chronic illnesses and diseases in the african american community.