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January invites us to reflect on the importance of awareness, prevention, and support as we recognize National Birth Defects Awareness Month. Many individuals and families are impacted by conditions that affect development before birth, and awareness plays a key role in promoting healthier outcomes and stronger support systems.

Living well means choosing knowledge, care, and compassion. Simple actions—like staying informed about health, nourishing the body, seeking early care, and avoiding harmful substances—can make a meaningful difference. Just as important is honoring every lived experience and creating space where all journeys are seen, valued, and supported. Wellness grows when understanding meets empathy.

GCAC's mission is to…Build awareness! Strengthen advocacy! and Transform health! Stay well!

Important USPS Update You Should Know About
Starting December 24, 2025, USPS postmarks no longer reflect the day you drop your mail in a mailbox. Instead, mail is postmarked when it’s processed at a USPS facility, which could be a day or more later.
Why this matters:
Deadlines for absentee ballots, taxes, legal documents, payments, donations, and other time-sensitive mail often rely on the postmark date.
How to protect yourself:
• Mail important items early
• Ask for a manual postmark at the post office
• Use Certified or Registered Mail or a Certificate of Mailing
• Consider electronic or in-person submissions when available
This small change could have a big impact. Don’t wait until the last minute!

African Americans are 60–90% more likely to develop pancreatic cancer. Early awareness saves lives.
This Thursday, November 20th, we're wearing PURPLE for World Pancreatic Cancer Day to honor and support all who've been impacted.
Take a selfie in purple and spread the word!

APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED!

Gwinnett County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, is accepting 2026 Scholarship Applications until Sunday, February 1, 2026.

All Black/African American high school seniors who attend high school in Gwinnett County (excluding Centerville, Loganville, and Snellville) are eligible to apply.