Community Service

“First of All, Servants of All…”

Project Alpha - (National Program – Open Date) The March of Dimes and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. began collaboratively implementing Project Alpha in 1980. Designed to provide young men with current and accurate information about teen pregnancy prevention, Project Alpha consists of a series of workshops and informational sessions conducted by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity brothers.  The three goals of Project Alpha programs are: (1) Sharing Knowledge by combating ignorance and fear with factual information. (2) Changing Attitudes by providing motivation toward positive changes in sexual behavior. (3) Providing Skills by creating a sense of empowerment and self-esteem.

Go to High School, Go to College - (National Program – Open Date) Brothers of OPL counsel youth on the importance of post-secondary education while introducing them to promising professions. Through these established relationships, students and their families are provided information on preparing for the rigors of college study, college entrance, financial aid and available scholarships.

A Voteless People is a Hopeless People - (National Program – Open Date) This voter registration slogan developed by Alpha Phi Alpha in the 1930’s still rings true today. OPL joins the Fraternity as it continues its vigorous program to register, educate, and get voters to the polls every election day.

Mentoring Partnership with Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta - (National Organization Partner – Open Date).  Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and BBBS formed a national partnership in 1990 to match youth with Fraternity adult volunteers. Brothers of Omicron Phi Lambda (OPL) proudly serve as mentors to youth in the Greater Atlanta area, preparing them to be confident and responsible adults as well as lending them a needed ear.

Parklane Elementary - Back to School Assistance – (August) The unfortunate reality is that many young children return to the new school year inadequately prepared. OPL tries to combat this realty with its school supply donation to a neighboring Elementary, easing the transition for many kids.

Pharaoh’s Cup Golf Tournament – (October) Endorsed by African American Golfer’s Digest, the tournament’s proceeds will be donated to the Omicron Phi Lambda Education Foundation.  The Foundation, which is a 501c3 organization, provides scholarships to area High School male Seniors to assist in meeting their college funding needs.   

“Pick Up” on Spreading Oak – (November) For over a decade, Brothers of OPL have spearheaded an annual community-wide service project in and around Spreading Oak Drive in Southwest Atlanta. Monetary donations, can goods and other non-perishable items are collected and distributed to local organizations. The United Negro College Fund, The Carrie Steele Pitts Home and Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cancer Home are among the beneficiaries.

Thanksgiving & Christmas Day Baskets – (November & December) Annually, the chapter “adopts” needy families in the Atlanta area, providing them with toys, clothes, food and a sense of hope during the holidays.  

Empty Stocking Fund – (December) Brothers of OPL team with Southside High School Junior ROTC cadets collecting funds from the public - contributing collections to the Empty Stocking Fund administrators for the purchase and distribution of toys around the winter holidays.

American Cancer Society/South Fulton County Relay for Life – (April) The Brothers of OPL participate in American Cancer Society's countrywide, annual fundraising effort. The OPL team then celebrates its effort by joining other fundraisers for a night festivity including music, food, games, and an overnight "relay" - all for a good cause.

March of Dimes – (National Organization Partner – April).  The Brothers of OPL have taken up the charge given by the National Organization to support the March of Dimes as it finds way to prevent premature births and increase the viability rate of infants that are born prematurely.  Along with fund-raising efforts, the Brothers also contribute time to MOD, lending support to their annual WalkAmerica drive through assistance with walk-day logistics and set up.

Ron W. Sims Scholarship & Henry Montgomery Scholarship – (May/June) “Manly deeds, scholarship and love for all mankind” are the aims of Alpha Phi Alpha. OPL demonstrates this precept through awarding two scholarships to deserving, college-bound young men annually. Administered through the Omicron Phi Lambda Education Foundation, the first of these scholarships were awarded in 1996 (Sims) - 2006 saw the addition of the Henry Montgomery scholarship.

The Brothers of Omicron Phi Lambda welcome your feedback and thoughts with regard to additional service projects in which we may participate/lead. Please feel free to use the contact information on this correspondence or reach an Omicron Phi Lambda brother at your leisure.