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Below is a summary of a few of the projects Sigma Lambda Lambda (SLL) complete on an annual basis. If you have questions about or wish to partner with us in any of the below listed projects (or other projects), please contact us at sll@shelbycountyques.org.
Omega’s Healthy Kids Clinic
The goal of this event is to increase community awareness of heal issues such as: child obesity, diabetes, nutrition and the importance of physical activity. The event includes health screenings, information sessions, games, and physical activities.
Contact: Bro. Eric McClinton and Bro. Reginald Clark
Wilfred "Omaha" Fisher Bridgebuilder Scholarship Award
The scholarship is designed to recognize an African-American male high school senior who lives and does outstanding work to build bridges of dialogue, cooperation and understanding among the diverse racial, ethnic, religious and cultural groups in the Memphis area.
The late Bro. Fisher passed away on Nov. 28, 2005. Fisher, who joined Omega Psi Fraternity Inc. at Lemoyne –Owen College in 1975, was one of the first brothers who built a bridge of friendship to Sigma Lambda Lambda when the chapter was chartered as the second Omega graduate chapter in the Memphis area in 2004. The scholarship was officially renamed in his honor in 2006.
Contact: Bro. Richard Thompson
Roadtrip for Humanity
SLL assists Habitat for Humanity in their Hurricane Katrina Recovery Efforts. Partnering with the local chapters of Omega Psi Phi fraternity in New Orleans, we will continue to participate in the rebuilding of hundreds of homes New Orleans and surrounding areas.
Contact: Bro Greg Blanchard and Bro. William Sweet
Professional Development Program
In conjunction Alcy/Ball Community Center, SLL participates in the Professional Development Program. In this program, brothers of SLL conduct forums for middle and high schoolers aimed at increasing the awareness of various career paths. This forum also include job site visits.
Contact: Bro. Jeremiah Watson
Moonlight Cruise
The Moonlight Cruise, one of SLL's fundraisers, afford the chapter the opportunity to raise the funds required in order to support ongoing community service based initiatives. The cruise is held in Downtown Memphis.
Contact: Bro. Mario Jones
Omega Soup Kitchen
During the week of Thanksgiving, members of SLL volunteer at a local soup kitchen or homeless shelter and prepare meals for individuals in need.
Contact: Bro. Jeremiah Watson
Adopt-a-family
During the Christmas holiday, SLL adopts a minimum of one family in need, and fulfils the children's wishlist.
Contact: Bro. Jeremiah Watson
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