VISION:

MISSION:

The Future Dads Program aims to provide positive leadership, resources, and support to undergraduate brothers of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. By addressing the unique challenges faced by young fathers aged 18-25, the program seeks to cultivate strong, capable fathers through education, workforce development, parenting development, and mentoring.

PURPOSE:

• To develop a Future Dads Program focusing on the Fraternity’s Undergraduate Brothers.
• To provide positive leadership, resources, and support to all program participants and undergraduate chapters.
• To proactively address the lack of support and resources for young fathers, especially those between the ages of 18-25.
• To support young men who become dads without male parenting role models.
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FOUR PILLARS TO SUCCESS:

1. Education
2. Workforce Development
3. Parenting Development
4. Mentoring (matching young fathers with seasoned fathers)

Virtual Father’s Day Celebration

Join us for a heartfelt Virtual Father’s Day Program as we celebrate the powerful impact of fathers, father figures, and mentors in our communities. This inspiring online event will bring families together to recognize the strength, guidance, and love that fathers provide.

Through uplifting stories, dynamic speakers, live entertainment, and interactive moments, we will honor the role of fatherhood in shaping lives and building legacies. Whether you're a father, grandfather, mentor, or someone who wants to show appreciation, this event is for you.

Highlights include:

• A keynote message from a special guest speaker
• Performances by youth and community artists
• Tribute videos and fatherhood reflections
• Virtual raffle prizes and giveaways

Let’s come together to celebrate, connect, and uplift the spirit of fatherhood—virtually but powerfully.

Building positive male youth citizens today: developing leaders and future fathers.

Vision:

“The premier global male youth mentoring program designed to shape adolescents’ character and behavior to produce excellence.”

MISSION:

The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Future Leaders Initiative is a leadership development and mentoring program designed to enhance the personal and professional development of male youth.

The program will incorporate activities centered on four tenets: 

1. Personal Development and Academic Achievement, 
2. Leadership Development, 
3. Public and Community Service, and 
4. Financial Education.

The International Youth Leadership Conference (IYLC) is one of Omega Psi Phi’s Flagship youth events that historically precedes the International Leadership Conference, (now named the Dr. Moses C. Norman Sr. International Leadership Conference) or Grand Conclave of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated. 

Omega Men (IYLC Team) and other subject matter experts from various regions of the United States and across the globe will facilitate the free workshops. Past workshops included and were not limited to self-esteem enhancement, goal setting and academic success, health and wellness, Manhood 101, financial literacy, social and personal responsibility, civic engagement, family unity, Black History Quiz Bowl, and conflict resolution. Omega men are subject matter experts in industries ranging from Agriculture to Zoology (A-Z).

VISION:

All children have success in life.

MISSION:

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and Big Brothers Big Sisters are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children facing adversity through professionally supported, long-term, one-to-one mentorships in service areas located in the continental United States and overseas.

HISTORY:

Founded in 1904 in New York City, Big Brothers Big Sisters is a non-profit organization that provides children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better forever.

BBBS NEEDS:

There is a high demand for male mentors and role models to help children succeed. Among children in active matches, 46% are Hispanic, 40% are African American, 9% are White, and 5% are Asian/Indian.

This program is a new youth-focused initiative of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., with the aim of providing local youths the opportunity to interact with prominent national influencers and leaders to discuss related topics that are facing our communities.
This event will occur during the Omega Psi, Phi Fraternity Inc, Dr. Moses C. Norman Sr. International Leadership Conferences, or the Grand Conclaves at the International level.

2024 topic was: 

Strategies for the Future: How do Youth Advocacy, Resilience, and Diversity create effective strategies for success in the 21st Century?