Internationally Mandated Programs
Achievement Week
Originally designed to promote the study of Negro life and history. Achievement Week is observed in November of each year and is designed to seek out and give due recognition to those individuals at the local and international levels who have made a noteworthy contribution toward improving the quality of life for black Americans. A high school essay contest is to be held in conjunction with Achievement Week. This contest is open to all college-bound high school seniors. College scholarships are awarded to the winners, each of whom must submit an essay on a theme/topic chosen by the fraternity. This contest is a phase of the International Achievement Week observance.
NAACP
Every district and chapter of the fraternity is required to maintain a Life Membership at Large in the NAACP. If a chapter or district is not a life member of the NAACP, it must maintain a yearly membership to be in a Good Standing with the fraternity. Furthermore, all members of the fraternity are strongly encouraged to become members of the NAACP.
Voter Registration Education and Mobilization
All levels of the fraternity are expected to facilitate, participate, and/or coordinate activities that will uplift their communities through the power of the vote. An international committee will coordinate and facilitate multifaceted programs of the various chapters, districts, etc. It is anticipating that all the local chapters will execute the directives at the local level. This does not prevent the local chapters from performing additional voter initiatives under the umbrella of the Voter Education. Registration and Mobilization mandate.
Health Initiatives
All levels of the fraternity are expected to facilitate, participate and/or coordinate activities that will uplift their communities by promoting good health practices. An international committee will coordinate and facilitate multifaceted programs of the various chapters, districts, etc. It is anticipated that all local chapters Drew Blood Drive (normally held in June). Aids/HIV Awareness, and the American Diabetes Association Partnership. This does not prevent the local chapters from performing additional health initiatives under the umbrella of the Health Initiatives mandate.
College Endowment Fund
Each year the fraternity gives at least $50,000.00 to Historically Black College Institution (HBCU) in furtherance of Omega's commitment to providing philanthropic support. Chapters are assessed donations based on chapter size.
Reclamation And Retention
A concerted effort at the international, district, and local levels to retain active brothers and return inactive brothers to full participatory status so that they may enjoy the full benefits of Omega.
Memorial Service
March 12th of each year, chapters conduct an appropriate service to recall the memory of those members who have entered Omega Chapter.
Talent Hunt Program
This program provides exposure, encouragement, and financial assistance to talented young people participating in the Performing Arts. Winners of the competition are awarded recognition for their talents, and awards may include college scholarships.
Social Action Programs
All levels of the fraternity are expected to facilitate, participate and coordinate activities that will uplift their communities. An international committee will coordinate the multifaceted programs of the various chapters. Some of the activities under the umbrella of the social action include but are not limited to: "feeding the homeless." voter registration, education and "getting out the vote"; Assault on illiteracy; Habitat for Humanity: volunteering time to charities and less fortunate individuals: mentoring; and participation in fundraisers for charities such as American Diabetes Association, United Way Sickle Cell Anemia, etc.