Mission
The mission of the Fort Washington Alumnae Chapter is to serve Southern Prince George’s County, Maryland, south of Central Avenue and all communities in Charles County, through impactful programming in the areas of education, political awareness, socio-economic development, cultural and spiritual growth.
MISSION POSSIBLE: Committed to Service. Connected in Sisterhood.
Opal Snelling Moore, President
Fort Washington Alumnae Chapter
Greetings on behalf of the dedicated members of the Fort Washington Alumnae Chapter, one of the dynamic gems of the Eastern Region of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. It is my esteem pleasure as the 9th President to welcome you to our official website.
Our membership of over 400 women, is dedicated to the ideals of sisterhood, scholarship, and service. Chartered on April 28, 1990, the Fort Washington Alumnae Chapter (FWAC) has diligently served Southern Prince George’s (south of Central Avenue/Route 214) and Charles Counties in Maryland; and for over 30 years, we have built a legacy of being For Women About Commitment.
Alzheimer’s disease is the 6th leading cause of death but the 4th leading cause for African Americans. What can you do to promote a brain-healthy lifestyle? Join us for the 3rd Annual Health Education & Alzheimer’s Disease (HEAD) Talks and find out. We will discuss Alzheimer’s disease facts and figures, brain health and COVID, fitness and exercise, mediation, and yoga! Join us on Zoom — Admission is FREE!
Alzheimer’s disease is the 6th leading cause of death but the 4th leading cause for African Americans. What can you do to promote a brain-healthy lifestyle? Join us for the 3rd Annual Health Education & Alzheimer’s Disease (HEAD) Talks and find out. We will discuss Alzheimer’s disease facts and figures, brain health and COVID, fitness and exercise, mediation, and yoga! Join us on Zoom — Admission is FREE!
Join us on the 1st Saturday of the month from 8:00 am – 9:00 am for a VIRTUAL P.A.C.E. walk. Lace up and grab your headphones or earbuds and tune into the monthly themed podcasts. Listen while you walk (run, jog or cycle). Take a pic and use this hashtag on social media #FWACAVirtualPACE.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our meetings are currently being held virtually via ZOOM.
Sorority meetings are the third Saturday of each month unless otherwise noted on the chapter website. Meetings are ONLY open to duly initiated members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. Consequently, proof of membership is required and must be verified before admittance to chapter meeting is granted.
Location: Via Zoom
Time: 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
Attire: Business Attire Only
The Fort Washington Alumnae Chapter warmly welcomes all members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. The chapter’s service area is Southern Prince George’s County (south of Route 214/Central Ave.) and Charles County.
If you are looking for a chapter home and a place to cultivate your bond in our beloved sisterhood, FWAC is the place for you! Our membership services committee works hard to:
Our membership programming is tailored to meet the needs of every generation (Dolls, Divas, and DEARS). Key retention and reclamation activities/programs include welcoming visiting and all Sorors, new members orientation/buddy connect program, offering a range of cross-generational bonding programs, and our Chapter Clusters that bring together Sorors that geographically live in the same area.
Meetings take place on the third Saturday of every month at 10:30 am. If you are interested in visiting our chapter, please visit our Visiting Sorors page for additional information.
For more information, do not hesitate to get in touch with 1stvp@dstfwac.org.
