Analyzing the 5 POINT THRUSTS of DST

[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!!!

[ladygreek]

Originally Posted by 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!!!

fyi, Delta is not the only one--the first of the NPHC, but not the only one with a home ownership initiative. Just want to set the record straight in the spirit of D4 unity.

[pyt4christ]

Absolutely, thanks ladygreek! I was moreso referring to community service orgs in general (as opposed to just Greeks/Black Greeks). I have a lot of respect for all of the D9 Fraternities and Sororities and all of the things they've done to advance African Americans over the years.


It's definitely good to know that these Black Greek orgs are moving toward similar, positive goals.