Omega Psi Phi Internationally Mandated Programs
ACHIEVEMENT WEEK
observed each November and is designed to recognize
those individuals at the local and
international levels who have contributed to
community uplift. A High School Essay
Contest is to be held in conjunction with
Achievement Week.
SCHOLARSHIP
promotes academic
excellence among the undergraduate
members. Graduate chapters provide
financial assistance to student members and
non-members.
SOCIAL ACTION PROGRAMS
Chapters participate in activities that will uplift their
communities. Some of the activities include:
voter registration, Assault on Illiteracy;
Habitat for Humanity; mentoring; and
participation in fundraisers for charitable
organizations.
TALENT HUNT PROGRAM
provides
exposure, encouragement and financial
assistance to talented young people
participating in the performing arts. Winners
are awarded recognition and may be given
college scholarships.
MEMORIAL SERVICE
March 12th of each
year chapters conduct an appropriate
service to recall the memory of those
members who have entered into Omega
Chapter.
RECLAMATION AND RETENTION
A concerted effort at the international, district
and local levels to retain active brothers and
return inactive brothers to full participatory
status.
COLLEGE ENDOWMENT FUND
Each year the fraternity gives at least $50,000 to
historically black college and universities in
furtherance of Omega’s commitment to
provide philanthropic support.
HEALTH INITIATIVES
Chapters facilitate,
participate and coordinate activities that
promote good health practices. Some of the
programs are the Charles Drew Blood Drive
and partnership with the American Diabetes
Association.
VOTER REGISTRATION, EDUCATION AND
MOBILIZATION
Chapters facilitate and
participate in activities that uplift their
communities through the power of the vote.
NAACP
Every district and chapter of the
fraternity is required to maintain a Life
Membership at Large in the NAACP. All
members of the fraternity are encouraged to
join the NAACP.
