Fairfax County Ques Support South County Teens Center – Back-to-School Supplies

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For decades, Psi Alpha Alpha Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., has graciously provided “Back-to-School Supplies” to the South County Teens Center, County of Fairfax, Virginia, for upcoming School Year.

On Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at 11:00 a.m., Brothers W.J. Williams, Jr., Chapter Basileus, Kermit “KC” Jones, and Kenneth M. Younger, Chapter Social Action Committee Leaders, donated 25 Backpacks, each filled with 10 specified school supply items most needed to begin the school year. Our donation was valued at $447.50 and was distributed as a part of the Teen Center’s “Summer Camp” program.

Our 2022 donation was facilitated by Mr. Jerald Minnis, Director of Neighborhood and Community Services, Teen Center, and his staff. Again, Psi Alpha Alpha Chapter is considered a reliable partner in this annual Back-to-School initiative. We are fortunate that the “Fairfax County Ques” were able to provide a total of 75 Backpacks so far this year and we have another 25 backpacks to donate next week. The Supreme Basileus of the Universe is Good!

2022 District Awards

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The Brothers of Psi Alpha Alpha pose with the 5 Awards received at the District Meeting

On Saturday, April 2, 2022, at Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated's 89th Annual Third District Meeting, Psi Alpha Alpha Chapter (PsiAA) and two of its members were recognized for the service they have provided the fraternity as well as the work they perform in the community. The Third District encompasses 43 graduate and undergraduate chapters in Virginia and the District of Columbia.

The awards received were as follows:
🏆Third District Graduate Large Chapter of the Year Omega Year 2020-21.
🏆Third District Fatherhood Initiative Large Chapter of the Year 2021.
🏆Third District Youth Academy Program (Mentoring) Large Chapter of the Year 2021.
🥇Third District Superior Service Award – Bro. Michael Frazier.
🥇Third District Founders Lifetime Achievement Award – Bro. Alcindor Rosier.

PsiAA's Basileus, Bro. W.J. Williams, Jr. summed it up perfectly, “We are humbled and delighted to be recognized for the work we do in and around our community. PsiAA will continue to be an innovative and progressive chapter carrying on the legacy of supporting Fairfax County and its residents".

The Brothers of Psi Alpha Alpha receive the Graduate Chapter of the year Award

Ghana boreholes

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On October 27th Psi Alpha Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. , along with the Bernie L. Bates Foundation, Inc provided payment of $4000 and the associated presentation placard to the brothers of Tau Chi Chapter in Ghana via the Omega Charities, Inc. with a ‘borehole’ (well) that is intended to support the Grand Basileus’ Water For Life initiative, which is to provide 24 boreholes supporting the townships outside of the capital city of Accra.

The placard included a verse from Isaiah 44:3-4:

“for I will pour out water on him who is thirsty, and streams on the dry ground.
 I will pour out My Spirit on your offspring and My blessing on your descendants.
And they will spring up among the grass like willows by the streams of water.”

 

The chosen location for the sponsored borehole was Akwamufie East, the state and seat capital of the Akwamu state or kingdom. It is located along the Akuapim-Togo range, the Volta River and in the Eastern Region. It is the town where the Paramount Chief, Odeneho Kwafo-Akoto III and Queen Nana Afrakoma II reside and administer their operations.

Akwamufie East has a population of 1500 people. It is a farming community with the main crop being pineapples and other vegetables. Average medium income is $50 per month. Most people get their water from the nearby river which is also used to bathe the people as well as their livestock. This causes waterborne diseases such as diarrhea and malaria. It promotes infestation and often results in a high infant mortality rate. Access to clean water was essential to the dire public health experiences by the people in this region.

Due to rains and flooding, the commissioning ceremony was delayed until November 17, 2021. However, the excitement and appreciation from the villagers on this day, the 110th anniversary of the founding of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. made this occasion more special for the brothers. It was a greater joy to see that despite the challenges, the people of Akwamufie remembered to first thank God for the blessings of clean water for life.