MAY WEEK
May Week is a national program of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, established in 1920. Its purpose is to emphasize
the importance of higher education in the community, especially
for Black women.
Each year, a week in May is dedicated to celebrating academic excellence, profesisonal achievement and community service.
MAY WEEK 2026
Educate • Elevate • Celebrate
May 10 - 16, 2026
2026 Event Schedule
Sunday, May 10 Mother’s Day Virtual Worship (with the Chaplains’ Council)
Monday, May 11 Day of Resilience (with the Economic Development Committee) Location: TBD
Tuesday, May 12 Professional Wear Clothing Drive Drop-Off.
One location per service area
Wednesday, May 13 Tri-County Wellness Event
Thursday, May 14. Social Action R&B Bingo (with the Social Action Committee) Location: TBD
Friday, May 15 Professional & Formal Wear Clothing Drive Drop-Off
Saturday, May 16 In-Person Physical Activity Event (with the Physical & Mental Health Committee)
2026 Professional Apparel Clothing Drive
As part of May Week 2026, the North Jersey Alumnae Chapter is supporting women and people who identify as women, who are entering or re-entering the workforce.
Many women in Essex, Hudson and Union counties do not have access to professional attire for interviews or their first days on the job. A donation of new or nearly new clothing can help someone begin their next chapter with confidence and dignity. We invite you to partner with us in this important work and encourage you to share these efforts with your network..
Donations of new professional apparel, shoes and accessories are requested by
April 15, 2026. We are also collecting items through a curated Amazon wishlist accessible here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2P6RO5KXNA5IA/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_2
We are collecting:
● Blouses
● Blazers
● Skirts
● Pants
● Dresses
● Shoes
● Professional accessories (belts, handbags, scarves, new hosiery)
All sizes are welcome. You can also donate in-person at various drop off locations:
Drop off Locations:
● March 21st: Delta Dear luncheon
The Blue
256 Hollywood Ave
Hillside, NJ
● Until May 1st:
Santander Bank
554 Central Avenue
East Orange, NJ
Attention: Sharon Hardesty (regular bank hours)
Thank you for supporting women who are striving to become self-sufficient. Together, we help women step into new opportunities with confidence.
