Eta Omega Alumni Chapter · Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.
Brotherhood that builds Chicago’s next generation.
Eta Omega is a brotherhood of men committed to service, leadership, scholarship and community impact. We support one another, give back to our neighborhoods and open doors for young people across the Chicago area.
“Building a Tradition, Not Resting Upon One.”
Since 1963
A national legacy of service, now building in Chicagoland
1963
Founded at Morgan State, Baltimore
12
Founders who started the tradition
Member of the Divine Nine
Chicagoland
Where Eta Omega serves
On the calendar
Upcoming events
Join us – these chapter events are open to the community.
Why Eta Omega
Three commitments every brother keeps
Ι
Brotherhood that shows up
Men who hold each other accountable in careers, families and faith, and who show up when it counts.
Φ
Service you can see
Hands-on projects in Chicago neighborhoods: food drives, school supply drives, cleanups and health outreach.
Θ
Opportunity for youth
Scholarships, mentoring and leadership programs that help young people reach college and careers.
What we do
Programs that serve our community
From scholarship opportunities to Saturday service projects, there is a way for every family and every man to connect with our mission.
Fraternity scholarships and application support for Chicago-area high school seniors headed to college or trade school.
Youth Mentoring
Brothers mentor young men on leadership, academics, financial literacy and life skills through structured sessions.
Community Service
Food drives, back-to-school giveaways, neighborhood cleanups and health awareness events across Chicagoland.
Community partner
Eta Omega × Nourishing Hope
We’ve partnered with Nourishing Hope, a Chicago nonprofit fighting hunger since 1970. Together we’re bringing our neighbors more than a meal.
- Groceries – brothers at pantry shifts and food drives
- Mental wellness – opening the conversation and pointing neighbors to free counseling
- Social services – connecting neighbors to job and housing help
In their words
What our community says
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Who we are
An alumni chapter with a legacy to build
Iota Phi Theta was founded on September 19, 1963, by twelve men at Morgan State College. They chose a motto that still guides us: build a tradition, never rest on one. Eta Omega carries that charge into the Chicago area as an alumni chapter of working professionals, fathers and community leaders.
Serve with us, mentor with us, or partner with us.
Tell us how you want to engage and a brother from the chapter will reach out.