A Legacy of Sisterhood, Service and Empowerment
The Central Jersey Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a sisterhood committed to serving the communities of Union, Middlesex, and Somerset counties of New Jersey.
Message from Our President
Greetings Sorors, Friends, and Guests!
On behalf of the Central Jersey Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, welcome to our website. Central Jersey Alumnae (CJA) Chapter is a group of dynamic women bonded by sisterhood, committed to community uplift and engagement in the Black community through public service, scholarship, and social action in Union, Middlesex, and Somerset counties. Chartered by 30 remarkable women in 1975, with a common love of service and need to contribute to the community, CJA has grown to over 400 women.
CJA News & Events
Delta Gems 2026-2027 Application
2026-2027 Delta GEMS Parent Orientation
Voter Resources
Your Vote. Your Voice. Your Rights. Every voter deserves to cast their ballot with confidence and without unnecessary barriers. Learn more about trusted Election Protection resources that can help you!
Upcoming Events
Our Programs
The Sorority's Five-Point Programmatic Thrust provides the service foundation for all local chapters. Click each icon below to learn more about CJA's programs and how we make positive impacts to the community.
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Every generation has a story to share—and a responsibility to prepare the next generation to lead.
When we share our history, talk about our family's journey, and explain why civic participation matters, we give young people more than knowledge. We give them the foundation to become informed, engaged leaders who can shape what comes next.
The strongest legacy we leave is an informed and engaged generation ready to lead.
🔥 TAKE ACTION: Start the conversation. Share a story from your family's history, talk with a young person about the importance of civic engagement, and encourage them to find a meaningful way to get involved in their community.
The torch is ours to carry—and ours to pass forward.
#CJADeltas #LightingTheTorch #DeltaDecides #CommunityLegacy
More Than a Program. It's an Experience.
Imagine a year where you can...
🎓 Explore HBCUs and college possibilities
💰 Build financial literacy skills
🧠 Talk openly about mental wellness
🤝 Serve your community
👑 Strengthen your leadership skills
💎 Connect with other amazing young women
And that's just the beginning.
Delta GEMS provides experiences that help young women become confident, compassionate, purpose-driven leaders—in school, in their communities, and wherever their dreams take them.
Your next adventure is waiting. Are you ready to Shine With Purpose?
📅 Apply by Friday, October 2
👨👩👧 Parent Orientation: Saturday, September 19
Visit www.cjadeltas.org for more information or the LinkTree in our profile for more information and to apply!
#CJADeltas #DeltaGEMS #GirlsWhoLead #GirlEmpowerment #ShineWithPurpose
It’s Your Time to Shine With Purpose
What if this school year became the year you discovered just how much you're capable of?
Delta GEMS is back for 2026–2027 and is calling high school girls ages 14–18 who are ready to grow, lead, serve, dream bigger, and SHINE!
Through mentorship, leadership development, college and career preparation, community service, and real-world experiences, Delta GEMS gives young women opportunities to discover their voices and recognize the brilliance they already possess.
If you live in Middlesex, Somerset, or Union County, your Delta GEMS journey could begin right here.
This year's theme: SHINE WITH PURPOSE.
Because your future isn't something you wait for—it's something you create.
Parents: Save the date for our Parent Orientation on Saturday, September 19.
📅 Applications close Friday, October 2.
Visit www.cjadeltas.org for more information or visit the LinkTree in our profile.
#CJADeltas #DeltaGEMS #GirlEmpowerment #GirlsWhoLead #ShineWithPurpose
History Gives Us Direction.
Our history is more than a record of the past—it is a guide for the future.
By learning about the courage, contributions, and achievements of Black Americans, we gain a deeper understanding of the progress that has been made and the work that still lies ahead. Our history reminds us that civic engagement, education, and community leadership have always been powerful tools for creating change.
Knowledge empowers participation. When we understand where we've been, we are better prepared to lead where we're going.
Take time this week to learn, reflect, and share. Visit a museum, read a book by a Black author, explore the history of an HBCU, or have a conversation with someone from an older generation. Together, let's preserve our history and use it to inspire action for the future.
#CJADeltas #BlackHistoryEveryDay #EducationIsPower #DeltaDecides #DST1913
Democracy Begins in Our Communities.
Strong communities aren't built overnight—they're built every day through service, leadership, and neighbors working together.
Democracy is more than casting a ballot. It's mentoring our youth, volunteering in our neighborhoods, supporting our schools, serving those in need, and showing up for one another. Every act of service strengthens the foundation of our communities and creates opportunities for future generations.
When we work together, we create communities where every voice matters and everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Join the movement. Find one way to serve your community this week—volunteer, mentor, attend a local meeting, support a neighborhood initiative, or encourage someone else to get involved. Strong communities start with all of us.
#CJADeltas #ServeLeadInspire #BlackCommunity #DeltaDecides #DST1913
The right to vote was strengthened through the courage, sacrifice, and determination of those who came before us. Every ballot cast honors that legacy and helps shape the future for those who will come after us.
Voting is more than participating in an election—it is a commitment to community, progress, and the belief that every voice matters. From one generation to the next, civic engagement remains one of the most powerful ways we build a stronger tomorrow.
The ballot is part of our legacy. Every generation has a role in shaping tomorrow.
Make your plan to vote, encourage your family and friends to do the same, and be part of the legacy that moves our communities forward.
Visit the links in our profile or buff.ly/Z003Dyg for voter resources.
#CJADeltas #OurVoteOurVoice #BlackCivicPower #DeltaDecides
