Our Mission Statement
Guided by Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. four cardinal principles of Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, and Uplift — the Tau Pi Chapter, Omega Academy Mentoring Program aims to assist mentees to excel academically, build self-esteem, develop leadership, and embrace personal responsibility. Through strong relationships with accomplished African American male role models, we aim to foster a sense of cultural belonging, positive behavior, and the growth of responsible, contributing citizens of the world.
Bro. Anthony Hairston, Tau Pi Chapter FMC Chair
“Every level of the Fraternity, particularly at the chapter level, is asked to play an active role in support of the partnership by actively engaging in the promotion of the Fraternity’s Fatherhood Mentoring initiative.”
Our Goals
Facilitate positive educational and cultural experiences, that will assist our mentees in the planning, pursuing and achieving of their future success. Our services include bi-weekly educational sessions and workshops, quarterly social and cultural events, college preparation counseling, life coaching, and community service opportunities while interacting with positive, professional men.
- Development of organizational
and time management skills - Developing life goals and
establishing action plans for the
achievement of high academic
standards - Teaching self-control and positive
peer relationship techniques - Leadership Skills
- Conflict resolution and
perseverance through all types of challenges - Self-identity, Self-Esteem and Self-Assessment
- Life Skills, Goal Setting and
Planning - Academic achievement, STEM,
Reading and Writing Camps - Chess
- Critical Thinking Skills
- College preparedness
- Developing positive relationship,
Social etiquette (to include Anti-
Bullying) - Community Service
- Health and well-being
- Public speaking, Debate Team
Training - Cultural and Environmental Awareness
The History of Mentoring in Howard County
The initial program has changed and grown exponentially since its inception in 1994 from just a few students to our current enrollment of 28 young men. What was once a strictly academic program, has evolved to include self-awareness, cultural and social development with activities such as college campus tours, group camping experience, professional speakers and tours of the national capital museums, to name a few. We cannot meet the demands of the mentoring program without community support. We hope you’ll join us in helping to provide opportunities to deserving students. Your tax-deductible financial gift to the Tau PI Initiative is critical to ensuring the Mentoring Program remains strong. It’s easy to give, so please do it today!
To The Best of Men
May all boys become men
May all men become better men
May all men become better men
May those better men become best men
Make Financial Donations Payable to Tau Pi Foundation Fund a 501 C-3 Tax Exempt Entity. You contribution may be tax deductible, check with your accountant. If you would like to send a financial donation or volunteer to help please fill out this form or download and mail to: Tau Pi Foundation Fund inc. PO Box 6875 Columbia, MD 21045-0066
It’s imperative that our young brothers know that we care. If we don’t educate, encourage, motivate, and inspire our youth who will?