Alpha Omega Social Action & Scholarship Foundation
The Alpha Omega Social Action and Scholarship Foundation (AOSASF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established by Alpha Omega Chapter in 1991. The Foundation is the charitable arm through which the Chapter funds its scholarship, mentoring, food distribution, and health initiatives in Washington, D.C.
Since its founding, AOSASF has awarded more than $300,000 in college scholarships to graduating seniors from Washington, D.C. high schools, and has served thousands of families through its community programs.
What the Foundation Funds
Annual Scholarship Program
The Foundation's flagship program. Each May, AOSASF awards scholarships to graduating high school seniors from Washington, D.C. bound for colleges and universities across the country.
Talent Hunt
Scholarship awards for talented high school performers in vocal and instrumental music, dance, and drama. Learn more about Talent Hunt »
Mentoring
Academic, social, and life-skills mentoring for young Black men in Washington, D.C., aimed at closing the achievement gap and supporting sound lifelong decision-making.
Food and Clothing Distribution
In partnership with Alpha Omega Chapter and District agencies, the Foundation provides food and clothing to families throughout the year, serving over 2,000 families annually.
Health Initiative
Health screening and health promotion programming coordinated with the D.C. Department of Health, focused on HIV/AIDS, cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.
Ways to Give
- Online — Give securely through the Foundation's donation page.
- By check — Coming Soon...
- Employer matching — Many employers match charitable gifts. Detail to come...
- Sponsorship — Corporate and individual sponsorships support the Annual Mardi Gras Ball and the scholarship fund. Contact the Foundation.
The Alpha Omega Social Action and Scholarship Foundation, Inc. is a separate 501(c)(3) organization. Contributions to AOSASF are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Donations made to Alpha Omega Chapter are not tax-deductible as charitable contributions. Please consult your tax advisor.
