Uplift

Mandatedprograms

Every chapter of Omega Psi Phi carries out the same 12 programs. Here is each one, and how Tau Tau carries it out in Compton and across Los Angeles.

Masks and supplies the chapter donated to a local medical campus

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

The 12 mandated programs

  • Achievement Week

    Observed each November to recognize people, locally and across the fraternity, who have contributed to community uplift.

  • College Endowment Fund

    The fraternity’s yearly support for historically Black colleges and universities.

  • Fatherhood and Mentoring

    Backing fathers and mentoring young men, so families and the next generation grow stronger.

  • Health Initiatives

    Blood drives named for Brother Charles R. Drew, and other work that helps the community live healthier.

  • Memorial Service

    Each March 12 the chapter holds a service to remember the brothers who have entered Omega Chapter.

  • NAACP

    Every chapter and district holds a life membership in the NAACP, and every brother is urged to join.

  • Reclamation and Retention

    Work at the international, district and chapter levels to keep brothers active and bring inactive brothers back to full participation.

  • $137,000

    Scholarship

    Since 2014 the chapter has awarded $137,000 in scholarships to African American male high school seniors in Los Angeles.

  • Social Action

    Service that lifts the community, from literacy work to Habitat for Humanity builds and charity drives.

  • STEM

    Encouraging young people to study science, technology, engineering and math.

  • Talent Hunt

    Exposure, encouragement and financial help for talented young people in the performing arts. Winners are recognized and may receive college scholarships.

  • Voter Registration, Education and Mobilization

    The chapter mobilizes voters in the community with a voter drive, so our community’s voice is heard.

Tau Tau Chapter

Our own projects

Brothers handing out donations in the community3,800+ boxes

Feeding Compton

More than 3,800 food boxes handed out to the people of Compton through the Uplift LA Institute.

Nsuta Bimma

Clean water in Ghana

A water borehole that provides clean water to the Nsuta Bimma community.

Help send the next class to college.

Gifts support scholarships and the chapter’s service in Compton.

Support the scholarship fund

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