National Pan-Hellenic Council of Greater Fredericksburg
National Pan-Hellenic Council of Greater Fredericksburg (NPHC-FRED)
The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) is a collaborative organization of nine historically African-American international Greek lettered sororities and fraternities. The nine NPHC organizations are referred to as the "Divine Nine." The NPHC was formed on May 10, 1930, at Howard University in Washington, D.C.
NPHC-FRED was chartered on August 29, 2007, and is focused on civic engagement, community, economics, education, family, global issues, and health. Every year, the chapters come together for an All-Greek Church Fellowship and Worship. NPHC-Fred appreciates the generous community support for their fundraisers and service projects. May NPHC-Fred always "bless and give-back" to the community as they have been historically "blessed!"
Local website: www.nphcfred.wixsite.com President: Dr. Susan Williams
ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, INC.®
Omicron Alpha Lambda Chapter
Founded December 4, 1906 at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY, Alpha Phi Alpha has 290,000 members and 800 chapters in the United States, Germany, Bermuda, Korea, the Virginia Islands, the Bahamas, and Canada.
International website: www.apa1906.net.
Omicron Alpha Lambda chapter was chartered on April 13, 1985 at Shiloh (Old Site) Baptist Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia and has 61 members. The two major service projects are the Go- to- High School – Go- to- College Program (G4 Program) conducted monthly and the March of Dimes project conducted annually. The two fundraisers are the Secret Garden, held annually in May and the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Black and Gold Gala held annually in January. The Alphas give six scholarships every year for academic performance, community service and financial need.
Local website: www.apaoal.com President: Jermain Jenkins
ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC.®
Xi Upsilon Omega Chapter
Founded January 15, 1908, at Howard University in Washington, D.C., Alpha Kappa Alpha has 300,000 members and 1,024 chapters in the United States, Canada, the Bahamas, Japan, Korea, South Africa, and Dubai.
International website: www.aka1908.com.
Xi Upsilon Omega chapter was chartered on September 10, 1983 and has 122 members. The major service projects are seven (7) Community Impact Days, five (5) Targets and one (1) Signature Program called #CAP which stands for College Admissions Process. The two fall fundraisers are the Cultured Pearls Debutante Cotillion held in odd years and the Denim and Pearls Dance and Silent Auction held in even years. The AKAs give three (3) scholarships: Maxine Newell, Maude B. Murchison, and Sophia Hatch.
Local website: www.xiupsilonomega.com President: Andrea Duplechain
KAPPA ALPHA PSI FRATERNITY, INC.®
Fredericksburg (VA) Alumni Chapter
Founded January 5, 1911 at Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, Kappa Alpha Psi has 160,000 members and 721 chapters in the US Virgin Islands, Bermuda, Grand Bahamas, Republic of Panama, Japan, Korea, South Africa, and the United Kingdom.
International website: www.kappaalphapsi1911.com.
The Fredericksburg (VA) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi was chartered on June 6, 1969 and has 50 members. The two major service projects are the Guide Right/Kappa League Program conducted weekly during the school year and the Adopt a Highway Klean Up conducted quarterly. The major fundraisers are Kappa Men Who Cook – held annually in April and the Kappa Foundation of Fredericksburg’s annual “Diamonds in the Ruff” Golf Tournament. The Kappa Foundation Scholarship is for minority males with a 2.5 GPA in the city of Fredericksburg and the surrounding counties.
Local website: fac46.wildapricot.org President: Andrew J. Reaux Jr.
OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INC
Tau Rho Chapter
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Founded November 17, 1911 at Howard University in Washington, D.C., Omega Psi Phi has 750 chapters located in the United States of America, Bermuda, the Bahamas, US Virgin Islands, Korea, Japan, Liberia, Germany, and Kuwait.
International website: http://www.oppf.org.
The Tau Rho chapter was chartered on December 1, 1964 and has 66 members. The two major service projects are the Passport to Manhood Youth Mentoring Program (ICW Boys and Girls Club and Big Brothers Big Sisters of America) conducted year-round and the Support for the Rappahannock Regional Special Olympics Sports Basketball Tournament held annually in March. The two fundraisers are the A. M. Banks Scholarship Dance and NCAA Final Four Ticket Raffle held annually in December; and the Spring Dance held annually in April. The A.M. Banks Scholarships are given for academic achievement and the Annual High School Essay Contest is held annually in November.
Local website: https://taurhoques.clubexpress.com/ President: Tracy D. Whitehurst
DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC. ®
Fredericksburg Area Alumnae Chapter
Founded January 13, 1913 at Howard University in Washington, D.C., Delta Sigma Theta has 350,000 members with chapters in the United States, Bermuda, Japan, Germany, England, US Virgin Islands, Bahamas, Republic of Korea, Tokyo, Okinawa, Japan, and Jamaica.
International website: deltasigmatheta.org.
The Fredericksburg Area Alumnae Chapter was chartered on August 16, 1980 and has 147 members. The major service projects are Summer Station and the Spelling Bee and the Delta Academy/Gems for middle/high school students and social action endeavors conducted year-round. Their fundraisers are the Red and White Dance held annually in February and the Little Miss Jabberwock Pageant held biennially. The Deltas award the Carrie Hill Tatum Scholarship.
Local website: faacdst.org President: Ritta Armstead
PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY, INC®
Rho Zeta Sigma Chapter
Founded January 9, 1914 at Howard University Phi Beta Sigma has 185,000 members with 700 chapters in the United States and throughout the world.
International website: phibetasigma1914.org
Chartered on January 16, 2016 in Fredericksburg, VA, Rho Zeta Sigma Chapter has 28 members and is highly visible in numerous service projects that address economics, education, health, and social action. The Juneteenth Signature event is held annually in June, and scholarship information is available from the area high school guidance counselors beginning each January.
Local website: www.rhozetasigma1914.org President: Sylvester Rainey
ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY, INC®
Alpha Alpha Alpha Zeta Chapter
Founded January 16, 1920 at Howard University in Washington, D.C, Zeta Phi Beta has 125,000 members and 800 chapters in the continental United States, the Bahamas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Germany, Japan, Africa, and most recently in Abu Dhabi.
International website: https://zphib1920.org/
Alpha Alpha Alpha Zeta chapter was chartered on September 21, 2013 and has 23 members. The chapter serves Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George, and the other counties of Planning District 16. Their two major service projects are Food for Life with the Fredericksburg Food Bank and a 40-year-old partnership with the March of Dimes. Zetas award the AAAZ Five PearlZ Scholarship.
Local website: http://www.fredericksburgzetas.org/ President: Jackie Ross
SIGMA GAMMA RHO SORORITY, INC®
Mu Omega Sigma Chapter
Founded November 12, 1922 at Butler University in Indianapolis IN. Sigma Gamma Rho has 500 chapters in the United States, Germany, Canada, Bermuda, Korea, Virgin Islands, the Bahamas.
International website: www.sgrho1922.org
Mu Omega Sigma Chapter was chartered on June 20, 2020 and has 18 members. The chapter serves Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George, and surrounding areas.
Local website: https://www.sgrhomqs1922.com/ President: Lisa Savage Hawkins
Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.
No Local Fredericksburg Chapter
Founded September 19, 1963, at Morgan State University in Baltimore, MD. IOTA has over 30,000 members and 301 chapters in the United States, Bahamas, Colombia, Japan, and South Korea.
International website: https://www.iotaphitheta.org