OUR PROGRAMS
YOUTH ACADEMY
The Omega Gents Youth Academy has been established by Phi Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. The Omega Gents program is based on our Cardinal Principles (Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance and Uplift) designed to teach and encourage high school males to positively define, plan, pursue and achieve their goals.
ACHIEVEMENT WEEK
Observed each November this program is designed to recognize those individuals at the local and international levels who have contributed to community uplift. A High School Essay Contest is held in conjunction with Achievement Week.
SOCIAL ACTION
The Phi Phi Chapter participates in activities that will uplift the Richmond and surrounding communities. Some of the activities include: Feeding 500, voter registration, Assault on Illiteracy; Habitat for Humanity; mentoring; and participation in fundraisers for charitable organizations.
TALENT HUNT
Our Talent Hunt program provides exposure, encouragement and financial assistance to talented young people in the Richmond area 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.