On February 28,1943 two sisters, Elizabeth Garner and Violet T. Lewis, founded Gamma Phi Delta Sorority, Inc. at the Lewis College of Business in Detroit, Michigan. During this time the men were fighting in World War II and this was a very prosperous time for women because they were forced to take on the roles of their husbands, brothers, and fathers. Since then Gamma Phi Delta has come a long way, chartering chapters all across the country. Our members include women of all professions, business-related positions, and vocationally trained occupations. Gamma Phi Delta strives to improve the economic, social and political status of all women; to motivate the members to further their education/training and maintain a better relationship among women of all races and creeds and to be of greater service to the community, country and to each other.
The purpose of the organization is:
1. To unite fraternally for charitable, educational and fraternal purposes, and to establish and maintain active chapters throughout the United States.
2. To foster the improvements of the educational and vocational status of young people with special emphasis on underprivileged youth.
3. To assist said youth through broadening their educational objectives by encouragement, dissemination of information and financial assistance, and to promote the beneficial use of acquired education and/or training to the best interest of the community. And finally;
4. To create a better understanding between women of all races and creeds; promoting higher education through encouragement and financial aid; and to promote cultural enrichment and to serve mankind.
