COMMUNITY SERVICE

Breast Cancer Awareness

Mammovan Program - Annual program to encourage breast cancer awareness. Partner with the George Washington University Hospital to bring the mammovan to low-income women in Washington DC.

Cotillion

(Bi-Annual ) Omicron Phi Zeta Chapter hosts a cotillion to present outstanding young women to the metro DC community

Finer Womanhood

Annual celebration to honor outstanding community women and Chapter Sorors -celebrations are held in all Zeta Chapters around the world.

Founders Day

Annual celebration in honor of the founding of our illustrious Sorority an opportunity to pay homage to our five Pearls, Fannie Pettie, Arizona Cleaver, Pearl Neale, Viola Tyler, Mytle Tyler.

Human Genome Project

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority has undertaken the responsibility to serve as a link between the scientific community and the general population-the people whom our local chapters serve in their communities to educate them on the importance of human genome research and how it impacts the African American community.

Lupus Awareness

Omicron Phi Zeta Chapter raises money and participates in the annual "Walk With Us To Cure Lupus" walk in the District of Columbia.

What is Lupus?
Lupus is a widespread and chronic (lifelong) autoimmune disease that, for unknown reasons, causes the immune system to attack the body's own tissue and organs, including the joints, kidneys, heart, lungs, brain, blood, or skin. The immune system normally protects the body against viruses, bacteria, and other foreign materials. In an autoimmune disease like lupus, the immune system loses its ability to tell the difference between foreign substances and its own cells and tissue. The immune system then makes antibodies directed against "self."

What are the symptoms of Lupus?
Symptoms of lupus often mimic other less serious illnesses. Symptoms can range from mild to life-threatening. Lupus can go into periods where symptoms are not present, called remission. Although lupus can affect any part of the body, most people experience symptoms in only a few organs.

For more information on lupus visit the Lupus Foundation of America .

March of Dimes

St. Ann's Infant Home

Twice a year Omicron Phi Zeta Chapter collects baby/children's items (diapers, lotion, clothes, toys, etc.) to donate to the home.

Scholarship

Each year OPZ donates fund to deserving Washington DC high school graduates who seek a desire to further their education.

So Others Might Eat (SOME)

Shoeboxes of Blessings - Chapter members decorate shoeboxes that they fill with a variety of toiletries.

Social Action

Governmental, political action body to keep the Chapter engaged in political and social action affecting our national, regional and local communities.

Youth Auxiliaries

Archonette, Amicettes, Pearlettes - programs to mentor girls ages 7 to 18

Zaccheus Community Kitchen

The Dinner Program is a non-profit organization located in the heart of downtown Washington, DC. serving homeless women and thier children since 1979. The program is a place of hospitality, where any woman (and her children) may receive an appetizing and nutritous dinner in a stable and safe environment, and be provided the support and opportunity needed to achieve her full potential. The dinner program for homeless women and children provides free services to Washington D.C.'s most fragile and marginalized homeless women and children

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Z-HOPE - Zetas Helping Other People Excel

Through Mind, Body & Spirit - Zeta's signature philanthropic program - it is an interactive, holistic and multidimensional outreach service initiative designed to enhance, cultivate and empower participants to develop health promoting lifestyle choices across the lifespan