National Programs

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., is an international organization comprised of 150,000 college-educated men, and built primarily on the ideology of promoting Brotherhood, Scholarship and Service. Over its one hundred plus years of existence, the Fraternity has focused on improving the global community through dedicated service. This focus has compelled the development of the organization’s four main programs: Bigger and Better Business, Education, Social Action and Sigma Beta Clubs that embrace these objectives:

To support Sigma’s vision of ensuring programs are focused and committed to serving our communities and serving young males through mentoring and scholarships;

To ensure symmetry among all organizational and community initiatives;

To develop a sense of pride and commitment in the community toward healthy living that will reduce the incidences of health conditions that adversely affect men of color.

Through the lens of these programs, members determine how best they can serve their respective communities. For example, our national mentoring program for males ages 8-18 provides for the development of young men as they prepare for college and the workforce. The organization’s partnerships with the American Cancer Society, March of Dimes, Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Boy Scouts of America and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund are examples of its efforts to address societal ills including health disparities and educational and developmental challenges for people of all backgrounds.

National Programs

Bigger & Better Business

Bigger and Better Business became the first national program of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. When Bigger and Better Business was adopted as a national program, special emphasis was placed on encouraging and promoting Black businesses. At its inception, the program sought to encourage Black businesses to improve their business acumen, efficiency and service to the public, to be competitive with other businesses.

Education

The Education program developed from the Fraternity’s traditional emphasis on education academic achievement as an ingredient for success. The program focuses on providing a variety of services to alumni and collegiate members of the Fraternity, which in turn translates to services to local communities. In-house programs include providing scholarships, conferences, college fairs, mentoring and tutoring.

Social Action

Formed in 1934, the Social Action program was conceived by Bro. Elmo M. Anderson to focus on improving the general wellbeing of disenfranchised people. The mission of the International Social Action Program is to encourage social, political and philanthropic leadership which strengthens our respective communities and our membership by educating them in areas that affect them and their families.

Sigma Beta Club

In the early 1950s, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity became the first Greek organization to develop a youth auxiliary group. Under the direction of Dr. Parlett L. Moore (pictured) the Sigma Beta Club was founded. While as National Director of Education, Brother Moore was concerned about our changing needs in our communities and recognized the important role that Sigma men could play in the lives of our youth.

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Chapter Programs

Formation of Sigma Beta Club

Adopt A School - Arthur Ashe Elementary & Tanner Elementary Schools

Spelling Bee

Harold Washington Book Voucher Scholarship

Shopping with the Sigma's

Common Use HBCU Application

Community Health Fairs

Senior Citizen Mother’s Day Luncheon

Senior Citizen Father’s Day Luncheon

Second Chance Pre-Expungement Informational Forum

Supporting Blu Olympics

Salvation Army Feed the Needy

Joint Blue & White Toy Drive

Voters Registration

Chapter Programs