About Us

Our Mission

The Fortitude Foundation strengthens and expands public service opportunities in Montgomery, Alabama, and the surrounding area by:

  • Serving as a resource and conduit to impact the educational, economic, cultural and social lives of the local community
  • Preparing (especially African American and minority) women, children, and the elderly to make greater contributions in this community
  • Soliciting funds to support and strengthen the programs of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
  • Granting funds to organizations whose initiatives are consistent with Delta’s Programmatic thrusts
  • Promoting the support of critical issues affecting African-American women and their families
  • Serving as a fiscal agent for charitable contributions to public service and scholarship programs

Our Purpose

Our purpose is to ignite the flame of philanthropy promoting education, economics, political and international awareness, and better physical and mental health for women and underserved communities!