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Article By: PLL Brother Sean Robinson, Member

December 20, 2024

Manassas, Va. On December 13, 2024, the Brothers of Pi Lambda Lambda Chapter in Area 3 came together for their first fellowship event of the year at Burgers @ Manassas, located in the Manassas Mall. The event, led by Area Coordinator Sean Robinson, provided a valuable opportunity for the Brothers to reconnect, share experiences, and strengthen the brotherhood bonds central to the fraternity's mission.

In addition to fostering fellowship, the gathering helped establish a potential business relationship with the restaurant owner, who expressed interest in continuing and expanding the partnership. This aligns with the fraternity's commitment to supporting and uplifting the local community.

The Area 3 Brothers, under the leadership of Sean Robinson, exemplified the core values of Omega Psi Phi—fellowship, community engagement, and professional networking—through meaningful interactions and new connections. The event successfully demonstrated the Chapter Area Coordinator Program (CACP), which aims to enhance communication and collaboration within local areas.

Pi Lambda Lambda Chapter looks forward to hosting more events like this throughout the year, creating lasting impacts in the community while continuing to embody the principles of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

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Article By: PLL Chapter Editor

November 21, 2024

Pi Lambda Lambda (PLL) Chapter | Third District | Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. | Prince William County, Virginia – On November 21, 2024, the Brothers of Pi Lambda Lambda Chapter teamed with St. Francis House to provide meals for those in need in the Dumfries, VA and Triangle, VA areas. PLL donated (50) turkeys to go with the (50) bags of groceries distributed by St. Francis House. Through this joint effort, enough food was distributed to provide (200) Thanksgiving meals.

St. Francis House, located in Dumfries, VA, is an outreach ministry of St. Francis of Assisi Church that was established in 1992. Its main objective is to serve the many needs of low-income, disadvantaged families in Eastern Prince William County, Virginia. This support includes providing groceries on a weekly basis to 50-75 families, meals for people experiencing homelessness at Hilda Barg Shelter and Bill Mehr Drop-in Shelter, financial support, and educational support.  

PLL started teaming up with Francia Salguero, the Director of St. Francis House, in 2016. Brother Jeffrey Allen, a former PLL Basileus and member of St. Francis of Assisi Church, has always led this effort. In addition to the turkeys, PLL has also donated canned goods and school supplies in the past.

Thanksgiving Turkey Give-A-Way at St. Francis House - Pi Lambda Lambda photo 1 – PLL Brothers with Francia Salguero, the Director of St. Francis House, and Father Christopher Dunn of St. Francis of Assisi Church.

Thanksgiving Turkey Give-A-Way at St. Francis House - Pi Lambda Lambda photo 2 – Brother Jeffrey Allen with Francia Salguero, the Director of St. Francis House, and Father Christopher Dunn of St. Francis of Assisi Church

For additional information or requests for interviews with the Pi Lambda Lambda Chapter Basileus (President), Brother Ron Blanch, please contact the Chapter Editor, Brother Fred Wright  – 571.383.6019 – editorpllqpp@gmail.com | Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. founded on the campus of Howard University November 17, 1911.

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Article By: PLL Brother Aaron Works

October 12, 2024

On October 5, 2024, the Omega U Program had a Career Readiness presentation by Bro. Gary Smith at Potomac Middle School.

The objective of the presentation is to prepare the young men of the Omega U with the developmental skills of seven (7) C’s to build upon their future goals and daily interactions. Bro. Gary Smith, a U.S. Marine Corp Sergeant Major (Ret), led the leadership discussion, promoting the utilization of effective critical thinking and emphasized the importance of utilizing the 7 C’s during their day-to-day activities within their schools and prospective communities.

Bro. Gary Smith further focused on the essentials required to be a contributing member of society, fostering an understanding of how to serve themselves and those around them best who are counting on their help, support, and stewardship.

Career readiness skills can apply to any job at any company and any level. Even a student’s first job as a grocery store cashier incorporates career readiness principles, just like their career choices in adulthood. 

Omega U will continue to provide mentorship to the students in Prince William County, teaching them to strive for more than the boundaries that are set around them.

Bro. Gary Smith speaks to the young men about preparing for their careers as they continue forward with their education.

Health Initiatives – ADA Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes

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Article By: PLL Brother Johnathan Thomas

October 7, 2024

On September 21^st, Pi Lambda Lambda Chapter (PLL) supported the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) annual Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes in Washington, DC. 

PLL has been a long-time supporter of the ADA’s mission to ultimately find a cure for diabetes, which is prevalent in the Black community. Each year, PLL leads a fundraising effort and establishes a Chapter team to participate in the Walk, which was held this year on the National Mall in Washington, DC. 

Brother Vernon Campbell spearheaded this year’s fundraiser for the Chapter and organized the team’s effort.  Through his hard work, the Chapter team raised $5,700 for ADA, placing PLL in the top 5 of 94 teams participating in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia.  Great work, PLL!

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On September 14, 2024, the Omega U students traveled to VMI (Virginia Military Institute) for their Military and STEM Programs.

Educators and administrators in grades three through twelfth are encouraged to register for the conference, which will feature more than 30 workshop-style breakout sessions across the STEM disciplines of science, technology, and engineering. The VMI academic program educates cadets in a rigorous environment that encourages lifelong learning and develops citizens of character who anticipate, respond, and lead in a complex and changing world.

Virginia Military Institute (VMI) is the oldest state-supported military college in the United States. Throughout its storied history, VMI has produced leaders and individuals whose daily lives reflect the integrity, fairness, and appreciation for the value of hard work that is instilled at the Institute.

Omega U will continue to provide mentorship to the students in Prince William County, teaching them to strive for more than the boundaries that are set around them. 

The Omega U students participated in STEM labs in Biology, Chemistry, and Cyber Security. The Admissions Office provided information on how they could set themselves up for success when it came to applying to colleges.

For additional information or requests for interviews with the Pi Lambda Lambda Chapter Basileus (President), Brother Ron Blanch, please contact the Chapter Editor, Brother Fred Wright  – 571.383.6019 – editorpllqpp@gmail.com | Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. founded on the campus of Howard University November 17, 1911.

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Article By: PLL Editor Brother Fred Wright

August 23, 2024

In the midst of a blood shortage across the country, the local American Red Cross asked Pi Lambda Lambda (PLL) Chapter if they could step up and help host a blood drive. In true Omega fashion, PLL partnered with the local Veterans of Foreign War (VFW) Post 1503 to answer the call and organized a local blood drive on August 23 in Woodbridge, VA.

According to the Red Cross, its national blood inventory plummeted 25% in July. This summer’s record setting heat is a significant contributor to recent blood collection challenges impacting more than 100 blood drives in the last month — in nearly every state where the Red Cross collects blood. At the start of 2024, the number of people donating blood to the Red Cross had reportedly fallen by about 40%. The Red Cross reported experiencing a nearly 7,000-unit shortfall in blood donations between Christmas 2023 and New Year’s Day 2024. 

Fifty-three donors – including five Brothers from the Chapter – registered for the drive, with 40 successful donations for a 75% completion rate, which nearly exceeded the drive’s goal of 28 successful donations. This blood drive was the Chapter’s third blood drive this year, and its first at the VFW Post. Numerous Chapter members are retired or former military and are members of this VFW post. The Chapter is actively planning its drive for January 2025, which is National Blood Donor Month.

Pi Lambda Lambda (PLL) chapter | Third District |Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. | Prince William County, Virginia - The Brothers of Pi Lambda Lambda (PLL) again led the charge with NBC News Channel 4 of Washington D.C in handing out 5000 turkeys on November 21 – 22, 2022 in the nation’s capital to help feed thousands in the area.  News4 raises funds for their annual Food 4 Families Thanksgiving drive and partners with Shady Farms for the donation of the turkeys. PLL annually coordinates the manpower for unloading and loading numerous boxes of turkeys into the charitable organization’s cargo vehicles for the families in their service areas.  Thousands of families are set to receive turkeys and gift cards for sides with the help all local volunteer organizations focusing their efforts on this labor of humanity. 

For additional information or requests for interviews with the Pi Lambda Lambda Chapter Basileus (President), Brother Charles Hunter, please contact the Chapter Editor, Brother Darnell Dennis – 859.519.5296 – editorpllqpp@gmail.com | Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. founded on the campus of Howard University November 17, 1911.

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November 5, 2022

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Pi Lambda Lambda (PLL) chapter, Third District, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Prince William County Virginia | Pi Lambda Lambda | Third District – On November 5, 2022, PLL Chapter conduct a Membership Selection Process and welcomed eight new brothers to join in the work of Omega. These new brothers will begin their new journey lending their talents and time to the Chapter in service to the community of Prince William County, VA.  Welcome: Brother Gary Smith; Brother Cory Peeples; Brother Lamaris Reed; Brother Tim Durant Jr; Brother Marlon Dubisson; Brother Donta Doggett; Brother Marcel Dailey; and Brother Eric Levenberry Jr. 

For additional information or requests for interviews with the Pi Lambda Lambda Chapter Basileus (President), Brother Charles Hunter, please contact the Chapter Editor, Brother Darnell Dennis – 859.519.5296 – editorpllqpp@gmail.com | Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. founded on the campus of Howard University November 17, 1911.

Pi Lambda Lambda (PLL) chapter, Third District, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. On March 27, 2021, the Omega U Program was invited to a Stock Up Kids financial education presentation.  Stock Up Kids is a website platform that educates both young and old on key subjects of finance.  Kali, 12, and his sister Spirit, 11 teach beginners information on trading stocks and provide tips to veteran stock traders as well.

Stock Up Kids teach financial literacy is one of the lost important keys to our development. Unfortunately, it is not taught in schools and a lot of families do not educate this in the home. Without financial literacy, the financial decisions along with the actions we take or fail to not take can only lead us down a road of financial ruin and years of stress.

Sadly, financial illiteracy has become a generational norm. Nearly half of Americans do not have enough money to retire and forty percent of Americans cannot able to afford a $500 emergency expense. It is no surprise that most Americans can’t pass a basic test of financial literacy.

Stock Up Kids, because of their age, have amazed both young and old with their with their sound understanding of finance.  Even newcomers will be impressed with the way these youths teach complex things like trading fundamentals, techiniques, and charting just like top seasoned professionals. Their presentation gave us the knowledge encouraging many of us to manage our money correctly. 

Even through the challenges of  Covid-19, Omega U will continue to provide mentorship to the students  in Prince William County, teaching them to strive for more than the boundaries that are set around them.

Omega U is operated under the management of PLL and has over 150 students annually from 3rd grade to graduating seniors. Even virtually, Omega U gives students a strong network of resources with college educated males in various fields from medical, engineering, teaching, military, and entrepreneurialism.

Pi Lambda Lambda is a graduate chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., an international nonprofit social and civic service organization that has over more than 700 chapters with 100,000 members in 14 countries worldwide. Omega is the only Greek letter organization whose motto and guiding principles include the word Friendship.

Since the Chapter’s founding in Dumfries, VA, in January 2004, PLL has supported public and community events across the region, benefiting scholarship, health promotion, youth mentorship, citizenship and social action.  PLL has previously been named the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. International Chapter of the Year for three separate years since the Chapter’s founding. PLL is honored with this most prestigious honor bestowed by the fraternity.

Pi Lambda Lambda serves Prince William County, the City of Manassas, and Manassas Park in Virginia.

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Kali and Spirit, the CEOs of the Stock up Kids organization educate the audience of Omega U on how the stock market works.

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 Bro. Terry Collins, co-chair of Omega U asking questions during the follow up review of the presentation.

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Emily White, 5th grad at Manassas Christian Academy School participating in the program.

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Jayden Works, 6th grader at Haymarket Middle School asking questions during the presentation.

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Bro. Jeffrey Allen, PLL Basileus, providing closing comments on the program.

For additional information or requests for interviews with the Pi Lambda Lambda Chapter Basileus (President), Brother Jeffrey W. Allen, please contact the Chapter Editor, Brother Darnell Dennis, Jr. – 859.519.5296 – editorpllqpp@gmail.com | Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. founded on the campus of Howard University November 17, 1911.

Pi Lambda Lambda’s Omega U Mother’s Day Celebration

Pi Lambda Lambda (PLL) chapter, Third District, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and the Prince William County Virginia | Pi Lambda Lambda | Third District – On May 8, 2021, the Omega U Program presented a Mother’s Day Celebration in honor of all the wonderful mothers.  There are a million things you could say about your mom: She's nurturing, smart, funny, loyal, loving, and well, everything else.

Mother’s Day is all about celebrating the woman who raised you and shaped who you are as a person. From all the packed lunches with napkin notes, to the bandages and kisses after falling off your bike, to being the first one to cry at your graduation– your mom was there for it all. It’s important to thank her for all the love and work she put in through the years.

• The highest compliment anyone can give me, Mom, is to say that I’m like you.
• I see you in things I do, I hear you in things I say — and I am proud of you.  
• Happy Mother's Day from the World's Luckiest Son.
• Happy Mother’s Day to the woman who raised me into the man I am today.
• Happy Mother’s Day to my “other mother.” I am so lucky to have two great moms.
• Happy Mother's Day, thank you for everything you do for me and my family.

Omega U Committee would like to thank all the mothers who support our partnership in helping provide developmental tools to the youths they entrust us with daily.

Even through Covid-19, Omega U will continue to provide mentorship to the students  in Prince William County, teaching them strive for more than the boundaries that are set around them.

Please enjoy the presentation of PLL Omega U Mother’s Day Celebration:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VnOFKMLY6O52adtxC2g-AotJG-QTrvs1/view?usp=drive_web

“Mother love is the fuel that enables a normal human being to do the impossible”

-Marion C. Garretty-

Omega U is operated under the management of PLL and has over 150 students annually from 3rd grade to graduating seniors. Omega U gives students a strong network of resources with college educated males in various fields from medical, engineering, teaching, military, and entrepreneurialism.    

Pi Lambda Lambda is a graduate chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., an international nonprofit social and civic service organization that has over more than 700 chapters with 100,000 members in 14 countries worldwide. Omega is the only Greek letter organization whose motto and guiding principles include the word Friendship.

Since the Chapter’s founding in Dumfries, VA, in January 2004, PLL has supported public and community events across the region, benefiting scholarship, health promotion, youth mentorship, citizenship and social action.  PLL has previously been named the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. International Chapter of the Year for three separate years since the Chapter’s founding. PLL is honored with this most prestigious honor bestowed by the fraternity.

Pi Lambda Lambda serves Prince William County, the City of Manassas, and Manassas Park in Virginia.

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 Virtual Opening page to Omega U Mother’s Day Celebration.

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 Bro. Conrado B. Morgan, 3rd District Representative enjoying the Mother’s Day presentation.

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Jaiden Marshall, 10th grader at Freedom High School invited his mom to attend the celebration event.  

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Bro. Jeffrey Allen, PLL Basileus, and his wife Jean attending the event.

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Bro. Charles Hunter, Vice Basileus of PLL, in attendance of the celebration.

For additional information or requests for interviews with the Pi Lambda Lambda Chapter Basileus (President), Brother Jeffrey W. Allen, please contact the Chapter Editor, Brother Darnell Dennis, Jr. – 859.519.5296 – editorpllqpp@gmail.com | Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. founded on the campus of Howard University November 17, 1911.