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Nationally Mandated Programs
Copyright 2009 Pi Phi Chapter
MEMORIAL SERVICE -
March 12 of each year has been established as Memorial Day. Chapters are expected
to conduct an appropriate service to recall the memory of those members who have
entered Omega Chapter.
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ESSAY CONTEST -
This is a phase of the National Achievement Week observance held in November of
each year. The contest is open to all college-bound high school seniors. College
scholarships are awarded to the winners, each of whom must submit an essay on a
theme/topic which is chosen annually by the fraternity.
ASSAULT ON ILLITERACY PROGRAM (AOIP) -
AOIP had its conceptual roots established in January of 1980, when a group of
publishers associated with Black Media, Inc. (BMI) was made aware that approximately
44% of black Americans could neither read nor comprehend beyond the 4th grade.
Omega Psi Phi and numerous other national organizations joined together to attack and
ultimately reduce and eradicate illiteracy among blacks through reading tutorial
programs.
SOUTH AFRICA PROJECT -
Although apartheid has officially ended in the nation of South Africa, many black South
Africans still suffer from a shortage of adequate resources and necessities. The most
critical shortages are in the areas of health care and education. This humanitarian
project is designed to provide assistance in these areas, particularly in the black
townships.
SENIOR CITIZENS PROJECT -
A program designed to provide services to senior citizens. Each Omega Chapter
adopts a senior citizen home and implements various programs to enhance the lives of
the residents. Additionally, each chapter brother serves as a "foster grandson" to one or
more residents.
THE PERPETUATION OF THE BLACK MALE PROJECT -
A summer educational and cultural enrichment program for black males (ages 15-18), in
conjunction with Wilberforce and Central State Universities.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PROJECT -
A program to assist in providing housing for disadvantaged persons.
OMEGA ENDOWED CHAIRS -
A program to endow chairs at the 41 United Negro College Fund institutions.
UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND -
Each year the fraternity gives at least $50,000 to the United Negro College Fund in
furtherance of Omega’s perpetual effort to provide philanthropic support to historically
black colleges.
March 12 of each year has been established as Memorial Day. Chapters are expected
to conduct an appropriate service to recall the memory of those members who have
entered Omega Chapter.
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL ESSAY CONTEST -
This is a phase of the National Achievement Week observance held in November of
each year. The contest is open to all college-bound high school seniors. College
scholarships are awarded to the winners, each of whom must submit an essay on a
theme/topic which is chosen annually by the fraternity.
ASSAULT ON ILLITERACY PROGRAM (AOIP) -
AOIP had its conceptual roots established in January of 1980, when a group of
publishers associated with Black Media, Inc. (BMI) was made aware that approximately
44% of black Americans could neither read nor comprehend beyond the 4th grade.
Omega Psi Phi and numerous other national organizations joined together to attack and
ultimately reduce and eradicate illiteracy among blacks through reading tutorial
programs.
SOUTH AFRICA PROJECT -
Although apartheid has officially ended in the nation of South Africa, many black South
Africans still suffer from a shortage of adequate resources and necessities. The most
critical shortages are in the areas of health care and education. This humanitarian
project is designed to provide assistance in these areas, particularly in the black
townships.
SENIOR CITIZENS PROJECT -
A program designed to provide services to senior citizens. Each Omega Chapter
adopts a senior citizen home and implements various programs to enhance the lives of
the residents. Additionally, each chapter brother serves as a "foster grandson" to one or
more residents.
THE PERPETUATION OF THE BLACK MALE PROJECT -
A summer educational and cultural enrichment program for black males (ages 15-18), in
conjunction with Wilberforce and Central State Universities.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PROJECT -
A program to assist in providing housing for disadvantaged persons.
OMEGA ENDOWED CHAIRS -
A program to endow chairs at the 41 United Negro College Fund institutions.
UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND -
Each year the fraternity gives at least $50,000 to the United Negro College Fund in
furtherance of Omega’s perpetual effort to provide philanthropic support to historically
black colleges.
