Our Programs​
Our programs help to connect to the Community. The importance of our programs lies in the fact that it connects us to the community by improving it, and making it a better place for all of us to live in.
Educational Outreach
Dozier Elementary school
The Foundation sponsors an Assault on Illiteracy program at Dozier Elementary School, our Partners In Education School. Activities involve a Pre-K and kindergarten reading program where men read to the kids and holiday celebrations where the same cadre of men visit the classrooms, bringing gifts and words of wisdom and encouragement. Provides an opportunity for children living in the School’s undeserved neighborhood to interact with positive role models that look like them and that they can emulate.
Project Manhood
Omega lamplighters
Our mentorship program, Project Manhood is designed to enhance self-esteem and foster respect for self and others, reinforce discipline and reduce potential for violence in the target group, provide nonviolent conflict resolution techniques, ensure individual accountability for actions, foster supportive mentoring relationships, reduce the number of school dropouts and suspensions and improve test taking skills.
Scholarship Program
Omega Iota Iota
Each year Project Perseverance partners with the Omega Iota Iota Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. to award 4 year scholarships to local high school students that meet and maintain high academic and community service standards of excellence.
Talent Hunt Program
Omega psi phi fraternity, inc.
The Foundation partners with the four area Chapters of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc to afford area High School students an opportunity to showcase their performance arts talents. Local winners move on to compete at the State, District and International levels of the Fraternity.
Youth Leadership Conference
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
The Foundation, in collaboration the International Headquarters and local chapters of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., sponsors an annual youth conference designed to make sure that young participants are aware of the problems and conditions existing in the communities how they can use their leadership skills and abilities to help improve these conditions. It focuses on pertinent issues facing young males, i.e., Self-Esteem, Goal Setting, Health & Wellness, Social & Personal responsibility, Family unity, Academic Growth and Development, and Conflict Resolution. This conference is designed to provoke our youth to think, achieve and aspire to be leaders. Parental participation is strongly encouraged.
