INTERNATIONALLY MANDATED PROGRAMS
The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. upholds a proud tradition of service and leadership through its Twelve Mandated Programs, which serve as the foundation of the organization’s mission and values. These initiatives are designed to strengthen communities, promote academic excellence, and foster personal and collective growth among members. The Alpha Tau Chapter proudly carries out these programs on the local level, working in unity with the National and District efforts to ensure their success and sustainability. Through active engagement and community outreach, the Alpha Tau Chapter continues to uphold the high standards of Omega Psi Phi by uplifting, educating, and empowering others in alignment with the fraternity’s cardinal principles.
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.
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.
FATHERHOOD AND MENTORING
Every level of the Fraternity, particularly at the chapter level, is asked to play an active role in support of the partnership by actively engaging in the promotion of the Fraternity’s Fatherhood Mentoring initiative.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SCHOLARSHIP
Promotes academic excellence among the undergraduate members. Graduate chapters provide financial assistance to student members and non-members.
SOCIAL ACTION
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.
STEM
The Fraternity’s STEM initiatives are designed to inspire students worldwide to pursue science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
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.
VOTER REGISTRATION, EDUCATION & MOBILIZATION
Chapters facilitate and participate in activities that uplift their communities through the power of the vote.