[pyt4christ]

I know I am responding to a super old post, but I love this topic!!! I think that the thrust structure is a very efficient and effective way to both communicate purpose and serve the community, but I am most drawn to "Economic Development."

One of the things that I value is homeownership for African Americans (and all Americans, really)...which is why at 22, I made it a REQUIREMENT to purchase a home for myself (toot, toot! ). But seriously, with our nation's flailing economic situation, many community service orgs do not want to touch the homeownership topic. I love the fact that Delta is embracing it with the "Delta Homeownership Initiative." I've seen that many chapters are holding financial literacy workshops and equipping people with the FACTS to be able to pursue dreams of financial freedom and even homeownership!! I love it!! It's time for African Americans to gain parity in the money game, and I appreciate that Delta is diving in full force!!!