Who we are
About Us
who we are
Omega Charities (OC) is a 501 (c) (3) tax exempted corporation which was incorporated January 23, 2007 in the state of Georgia. Omega Charities came into fruition as a result of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. desire to have a charitable foundation which could provide uplift for the community and constituency that the fraternity serves globally. As a result, the initial OC event, under the direction of Fraternity leadership, was to establish a relief fund of $30,000.00 to support New Orleans which was devastated by Hurricane Katrina. A few years later, a catastrophic earthquake struck Haiti, and OC presented a substantial check for their recovery. Since, then we have provided relief for countless Omega Men who suffered losses from disasters, provided mini-grants for Fatherhood and Mentoring initiatives, STEM programs, and other activities to uplift our communities.
VISION
Omega Charities will operate in accordance with the highest standards in all relationships with partners, environment, and the community. Our aim is to build a philanthropic model of self-help that will be outrageously successful! We will foster a climate that promotes compassionate involvement and creative problem solving. Our strategic values are: Friendship, Integrity, Cooperation and Commitment
GOALS
- To establish an advisory board which includes members from respective Districts (who can function on OC committees)
- To develop a model mentorship program to include financial literacy
- To provide a planned giving model
- To organize committee structure (including advisory board) to facilitate major aspects of OC
- To capture photographs, videos, impact, and reach of programs for which OC has sponsored (through grants)
MISSION
- Provide programs of Uplift to the Black community (male youth in particular).
- Foster programs and activities of economic empowerment in distressed neighborhoods
- Provide Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster relief in times of critical need.
