ABOUT US
OUR STORY
HISTORY
Omicron Pi Foundation (OPF) is a 501 (c) (3) tax exempted corporation which was incorporated January 12, 2015 in the state of Texas. Omicron Pi Foundation 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 locally. As a result, the foundation, under direction of Foundation leadership is to establish a relief fund in support of Friends in Crisis Shelter which was closed due to lack of funding. Omicron Pi Foundation, with the support the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and Its membership raised $28,560.00.
Vision
Omicron Pi Foundation is a viable, non-profit extension of OPF’s commitment to improve the lives of People. OPF will expand its member/supporter base and will be recognized throughout Killeen for providing quality programming to at-risk youth, and advocate for education, professional mentoring, job training/referral, disaster relief for the disadvantaged, and support to the elderly and homeless.
Mission
• Establish a partnership with a local organization – LIGHTING THE IGNITION FOR FUTURE ENDEAVORS (L.I.F.E.)
• Provide programs of Uplift to the local homeless and less fortunate community
• Foster programs and activities of economic empowerment in distressed neighborhoods
• Provide Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster relief in times of critical need.
Goals
• Raise $1M/year for philanthropic purposes;
• Be nationally recognized for expertise in mentoring and academic enrichment programs for the disadvantaged
• Provide technical expertise on capacity building for nonprofit community service groups and allied professionals organizations;
• Promote/demonstrate model(s) of economic empowerment for distressed neighborhoods
OUR VALUES
SCHOLARSHIP
Promote academic excellence amongst high school students pursuing post-high school education. We encourage future leaders of society and recognize scholastic achievement.
SOCIAL ACTION
Participate in activities that will uplift communities in which we live. Some activities include: voter registration, Assault on Illiteracy; Habitat for Humanity; mentoring; and participation in fundraising for charitable organizations. Members facilitate and participate in activities that uplift the community through the power of the vote. Life Membership at Large at the chapter and individual level in the NAACP is required.
INGENUITY
Through our Talent Hunt Program students are provided exposure recognition, encouragement and financial assistance to young people participating in the performing arts. Winners are awarded recognition and may be given college scholarships.
Chapter members facilitate, participate and coordinate activities that promote good health practices. Some of the programs are the Charles R. Drew Blood Drive and participation with the American Diabetes Association.