Phi
Beta Sigma has from its very beginning, concerned itself with improving the
general well-being of minority groups. In
1934, a well-defined program of Social Action was formulated and put into
action. Some of our current social
action projects have focused on: 1. Sigmas Against Teen-Age Pregnancy, (S.A.T.A.P), is to reduce the
incidence of teen-age pregnancies
in
our communities. 2. 2. Sigma Against Domestic Abuse, (S.A.D.A), is a program designed to
eliminate domestic abuse in
our homes and communities. 3. 3. Project Vote 2001, is designed to increase the participation of African-Americans in the political arena though the voting process. 4. 4. Sigma's Waging War Against Cancer (S.W.W.A.C), a fund raising program for the American Cancer Society, and to increase awareness, with strong emphasis on early detection and prevention of prostate and
colorectal
cancer.
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Business became a principal concern of Phi Beta Sigma
Fraternity in 1924. The purposes of
the program are: 1. The make surveys of business conditions on a community basis and to provide for the wide dissemination of the findings through printed reports,
forums and lectures. 2. To assist with small business with there move to e-business in order to
compete in today market place. 3. Continue growth of assets within our Phi Beta Sigma Federal Credit Union. This Credit Union is a saving and banking institutions for our
members and family.
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The
genesis of the Education program lies in the traditional emphasis which the
Fraternity places on education and the fundamental reorganization of the
Fraternity that took place in the period of 1945-46. 1.
Sigma Beta Clubs These
clubs provide mentoring, guidance, educational tutorial assistance and advise to
young men between ages 6 to 18. 2.
Project S.E.T. (Sigma Education
Time) Project
S.E.T. 's goals are to increase grade point averages and graduation
rates of
collegiates throughout the nation; serve as role models to the campus community
that education must come first for success and empowerment in the new
millennium; and dispel prejudices and negative stereotypes of African American
men by establishing education as our top priority. 3.
Sigma Scholars: A Resource Guide
to Better Scholarship The
study was researched and designed at the request of our Sigma Beta Clubs and
collegiate members. Sigma Scholars
covers a variety of topics encompassing essay examinations, studying for Math
and Science, tutoring sessions and note taking. 4.
Phi Beta Sigma Book-A-Bration For
Our Youth The
objective of this program is to collect 20,000 books nationwide to donate to
local schools and churches. 5.
Phi Beta Sigma Educational Foundation (PBSEF) - 501 (c) 3 This
tax-exempt program enables educational achievement via scholarships and grants
for our youth and to fund leadership development.
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