September 27, 2023, East Orange, NJ: On Saturday, September 30th at 1 p.m., East Orange Mayor Ted R. Green, the East Orange City Council and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Eta Pi Chapter will designate a portion of South Harrison as “Eta Pi Way” in honor of the chapter’s 50th Anniversary.
The re-naming ceremony will be held at the Omega Family Resource & Learning Center (formerly home of the Black United Fund) located at 132 South Harrison Street, East Orange, NJ.
“Over the half century, the Eta Pi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc, which is a national organization, has been a staple in the Greater Essex County community. Founded in Montclair, New Jersey in 1973, this chapter has distinguished itself as a national leader in one of the state’s largest counties. Eta Pi has been actively engaged in building a stronger, more vibrant community through programmatic initiatives designed to improve the quality of life for residents throughout Essex County, particularly those residing in our urban corridors,” said Basileus Larry L. Martin, Jr. “Our outreach efforts have benefited hundreds of county residents facing life’s daily challenges, and in many instances, Eta Pi has filled a critical void for families confronting health, educational and financial difficulties. The street dedication ceremony is indicative of the support and goodwill that Eta Pi has garnered over the past 50 years.”
In addition to providing a venue where residents can host community, civic, and charitable events, the chapter sponsors a wide range of meaningful programmatic initiatives, including but not limited to, the Ernest E. Just Mentoring Program, Annual 5K Walk/Run Community Fun Day, Voter Registration and Blood Drives.
Mayor Green said he is proud to honor the rich history of the Eta Pi Chapter, fondly known as the “Mighty Mighty Eta Pi.”
“Omega Psi Phi Fraternity was founded upon the principles of manhood, scholarship, perseverance and uplift. As our distinguished brother Carter G. Woodson said, ‘Real education means to inspire people to live more abundantly, to learn to begin with life as they find it and make it better,’” said Mayor Green, Eta Pi Spring ’19. “The members of the Eta Pi Chapter have executed these cardinal principles exceptionally well over the past five decades and we look forward to continuing our legacy of service and empowerment for years to come.”
This event is open to the public. To R.S.V.P., please contact Bro. Matt Stevens at 973.820.8999. For more information, please visit etapichapter.org.
WHO: Mayor Ted R. Green, East Orange City Council, Eta Pi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
WHAT: Street Re-Naming for “Eta Pi Way”
WHEN: Saturday, September 30, 1pm-4pm
WHERE: 132 South Harrison Street, East Orange, NJ