Chartered in the Southwest quadrant of Washington, D.C. is a leading service organization dedicated to fostering a sense of “brotherhood” among its members and providing quality community outreach projects/activities. We achieve these goals by continuing to facilitate the internal and external interaction of our members in order to further enhance “brotherhood” and maintain strong membership participation in chapter projects and programs.
I extend greetings with honor and humility on behalf of the 618th House of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.—the Omicron Eta Lambda Chapter—where we continue the noble charge of advancing manly deeds, scholarship, and love for all mankind throughout the District of Columbia and beyond.
This year marks the 40th anniversary of our chapter’s chartering—a milestone that reminds us not only of how far we have come, but how much further we are called to go. In 1985, eighteen visionary Brothers answered the call to establish a chapter rooted in action, advocacy, and brotherhood here in the nation’s capital. We are the beneficiaries of their faith, courage, and commitment—and even now, we recommit ourselves to honoring that legacy through meaningful service and strong leadership.
As we navigate the fraternal year, we do so with clarity of purpose and unity of vision. The needs of our communities are urgent. The weight of our responsibility as Alpha men is real. But our resolve is greater. Our Brotherhood is stronger. And our impact must be deeper.
Brother Eric A. Smith II
President, Omicron Eta Lambda Chapter
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
The Omicron Eta Lambda Charitable Foundation (OHLCF) was founded in 1986. The Foundation is identified as philanthropic component of the Omicron Eta Lambda Chapter. The sole mission of the foundation has been to support the various educational endeavors of the chapter and to foster community service, education and scholarship to the youth of the District of Columbia.
For more than 30 years, OHLCF has been helping educate children across the Nations Capitol through scholarship and empowerment.
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Omicron Eta Lambda Chapter
P.O. Box 1844
Washington, DC 20013
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