MANDATED PROGRAMS
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.
Fatherhood Initiatives
The Fatherhood Initiative was implemented to support President Obama’s Fatherhood & Mentoring Initiative and his emphasis on strengthening the family structure. The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., formally implemented a “Call to Action” at its 2011 Grand Conclave to address this initiative.
Honor Society
The Eighth District Honor Society was implemented to recognize the academic excellence of the undergraduate brother of the 8th District. Inductees of the 8th District Honor Society must be undergraduate brothers who have achieved and maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher. As recognition of this scholarly achievement recipients are awarded a purple blazer.
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.