Social Action

Formed in 1934, the Social Action program was conceived by Bro. Elmo M. Anderson to focus on improving the general wellbeing of disenfranchised people. The mission of the International Social Action Program is to encourage social, political and philanthropic leadership which strengthens our respective communities and our membership. Social Action initiatives include:
Sigma Wellness
Our men’s health initiative designed to educate and inform our membership and the community about key health issues facing men of color.
  • Living Healthy: Diet and Nutrition
  • Living Fit: Obesity and Weight Control
  • Living Responsible: Reducing your Cancer Risk
  • Living Risk Free: Sexual Health
  • Living Balanced: Spiritual and Mental Health
Sigma Advocacy
Our men’s health initiative designed to educate and inform our membership and the community about key health issues facing men of color.
  • Sigma Week On Capitol Hill
  • Sigma Day at the State Capitol
  • PROJECT VOTE (Voter Registration, Candidate Forums, etc.)
Sigma Partners
Phi Beta Sigma has a long-standing relationship with organizations that have meet our vision of philanthropic engagement. We support victims, survivors, and their families through fundraising and raising awareness to include:
  • March of Dimes / March For Babies
  • American Cancer Society
  • Sickle Cell Disease Association of America
Sigma Social Justice
Our commitment addressing social injustice around the world. Because of its disproportionate impact in the lives of Black men, we focus on Social Justice programs Mass Incarceration, and reentry programs for convicted felons. But, there are many other issues facing the community. Those areas include:
  • Criminal Justice Reform
  • Economic Injustice (Food drives, toy drives, etc.)
  • Eliminating Community Violence