Community Outreach Programs
Since 1983, the Brothers of Mu Nu Chapter have provided food baskets, clothing, toys and other forms of cheer for the families and especially the children of the Olney/Sandy Springs Maryland Housing Opportunities Commission homes during the holiday season. We sponsor a QUE Kids Christmas Party for the children of Olney Town Center and Sandy Springs. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of a multitude of toys and games which were distributed among the two Centers to be used by children who frequent the respective Centers. We also sponsor a QUE Kids Night Out where Brothers sponsor a QUE Kid for a night of fun at a Washington Wizards Basketball game. High-fives and good times were abound.
There are also various other projects that we are involved with or spearhead including our participation with the B.R.O.T.H.E.R.S. project, the “We Feed Our People” service on MLK Day, the Bridge Builder Mentor Program, and many, many more. “Mighty” Mu Nu Chapter has even orchestrated an outreach program overseas! Donate Now.
March of Dimes
The Bruhz took off our Gold Boots and put on our marching shoes! WalkAmerican is now March for Babies… and it’s better than ever! The March of Dimes champions the needs of moms and babies in our community. The money raised the March for Babies will support lifesaving research, community services, education and advocacy that help babies get a healthy start. So put on your marching shoes and get ready!
American Diabetes Association
The American Diabetes Association has listed Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. as a Diabetes Champion for its efforts to prevent, cure, and improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. Compared to the general population, African Americans are disproportionately affected by diabetes:
- 3.2 million or 13.3% of all African Americans aged 20 years or older have diabetes.
- African Americans are 1.8 times more likely to have diabetes as non Hispanic whites.
- Twenty-five percent of African Americans between the ages of 65 and 74 have diabetes.
- One in four African American women over 55 years of age has diabetes.
The American Diabetes Association and the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated has joined together to provide outreach to African American churches through “The Omega Effect” by implementing a Diabetes Day program in their local areas. This partnership is a great opportunity to increase the awareness of diabetes in the African American community. Mu Nu Chapter annually participates and raises funds for the Walk for the Cure Diabetes Walk in Washington, DC.
Dr. Charles R. Drew Memorial Blood Drive
The Brothers of Omega work with the Red Cross at the East County Community Day collecting life-saving blood donations. Dr. Charles R. Drew was a member of our Illustrious Fraternity who developed techniques for blood storage. He protested against the practice of racial segregation in the donation of blood from donors of different races since it lacked scientific foundation. He was the first African American surgeon to serve as an examiner on the American Board of Surgery. Each June, our blood drive efforts are done in his honor and contribute to the overall goal of collecting 1000 units per day for the Red Cross.