Asbury Park
Phi Upsilon Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity honors mothers In New Jersey
Director Ted Drakeford of the Long Branch Bucky James Community Center along with the director of the housing authority president Tyrone Garrett put together a beautiful mother’s day breakfast that was served by The Omega Psi Phi fraternity
On Saturday May 12, 2012 the Phi Upsilon Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. collaborated with the Long Branch Housing Authority, and the Raising Him Alone Campaign to host the First Annual Mother’s Day Breakfast.
The event was conducted to recognize mothers in the Monmouth County area, and to start the process of group mentoring activities for boys being raised by single mothers.
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is the first international fraternal organization that was founded on the campus of a historically black college.
Two hundred people attended the event which was hosted at the Adam “Bucky” James Community Center, which is a part of the Long Branch Housing Authority.
Three distinguished women were awarded the Mother of the Year Award for their contributions to the communities in which they live and serve.
The honorees included: Dr. Denise Lowe (Superintendent of Asbury Park Schools), Mrs. Bertha Williams-Pullen (Assistant Superintendent of Neptune Public Schools) and Ms. Dorthia Johnson ( Commissioner, Long Branch Housing Authority.)
Each mother in the audience was also provided a rose by their children, who were provided a few seconds to publicly state “I Love You Mom!”
The praise dancers of the Second Baptist Church also put on a beautiful performance of song and dance.
They also performed an instrumental selection especially for the mothers.
The Phi Upsilon Chapter is celebrating 60 years of service in the Monmouth County area.
As a follow up to the event the Men of Omega will provide group mentoring activities for boys that reside in the Long Branch Housing Authority and attend the Bucky James Center.
These activities are supported by the Raising Him Alone Campaign. For more information please see www.JerseyShoreQues.com (Fraternity) www.lbhousing.org (LB Housing Authority) or www.RaisingHimAlone.com(Community Partner).