Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated (ΩΨΦ)

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated is an international fraternity and was the first African American national fraternal organization founded at a historically black college, November 17, 1911, at Howard University in Washington, D.C. From its inception, Omega Psi Phi has worked to build a community of high achieving, like-minded African-American men dedicated to its Cardinal Principles of Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, and Uplift.

Sigma Iota Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity

Sigma Iota Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity established the Omega Gents Youth Mentoring and Tutoring Program (Omega Gents) to comply with the fraternity’s mandate to better serve and prepare our young men for their role in society.   The Omega Gents Program is based on our Cardinal Principles of Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance and Uplift, and is designed to teach and encourage African American males in middle and high school to positively define, plan, pursue and achieve their life goals. 

The program includes several educational workshops and outings, community service projects, social and recreational outings, local college campus tours, and career visibility/development outings. 

The program occurs during the traditional academic year, from September and June.    The official commencement for the program year is the annual Youth Mentoring camping trip held in conjunction with other Northern California Chapters of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity that sponsor youth mentoring programs.  This camping trip is typically is held in August. 

There is no enrollment fee or monthly dues for participation in the Omega Gents Program for participants and their parents. 

Omega Gents Youth Mentoring Program (Omega Gents)

Young men who participate in the Omega Gents Program benefit by experiencing personal development essential to their long-term success. They develop academically, socially and emotionally. They grow through various support services and exposure to new positive experiences that reinforce critical life skills.  Omega Gents also develop a sense of community by participating in a wide range of service projects. They build confidence necessary to visualize, believe and pursue their dreams. Finally, the Omega Gents complete the program with a network of friends to provide continued support.