An Organizational Summary

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., an international organization of college and professional men, was founded in 1914 at Howard University and has as its 3 principles: BROTHERHOOD, SCHOLARSHIP, AND SERVICE. These principles are exhibited in the motto "Culture for Service and Service for Humanity." Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. has a membership of over 110,000 with 650 chapters throughout the continental United States, Switzerland and Africa.

The Southern Region consists of Sigma Men dedicated to enhancing and promoting systematic fellowship, African American freedom, justice, equal rights, and service to our communities. Being a community service organization, the Southern Region of Phi Beta Sigma has many outstanding programs. The three National Programs are SOCIAL ACTION, EDUCATION, and BIGGER & BETTER BUSINESS. These programs exist on the regional, state, and local level as well. In order to implement these and other programs, the Southern Region of Phi Beta Sigma works with organizations such as: The National Pan Hellenic Council, The NAACP, The American Cancer Society, The National Urban League, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, The March of Dimes Birth Defect Foundation, and The National Boys and Girls Clubs of America. The Southern Region of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. is concerned, involved and continuously takes a leading role in meeting the needs of our communities and neighborhoods.