ABOUT US

​FOUNDED IN 1994, THE FRIENDSHIP FOUNDATION IS A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION WHOSE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE IS TO PROVIDE ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS IN THE DALLAS-FORT WORTH METROPLEX AND NORTH TEXAS AREA.  AS SUCH, THE FOUNDATION COLLABORATES WITH THE EPSILON ALPHA CHAPTER OF THE OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY, INC. TO FACILITATE “AT-RISK YOUTH” AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS. OUR OUTREACH ENCOMPASSES THREE (3) SERVICE INITIATIVES.

3 Service Initiatives: Education, Scholarship, and Health
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​Education
Includes tutoring, mentoring, homework & career preparation assistance, fieldtrips (for exposure), and life-skills growth and development. These programs have improved both school attendance and grades, resulting in increased youth engagement in school and their communities.


Scholarship
Has provided financial assistance to over 90 college-bound youth averaging over $10,000.00 annually over the past two decade.


Health
Includes free health screenings, panel discussions with local Physicians and Dentists, healthy eating education/information, and exercise programs (Golf, Football, Basketball and other youth activities) – All much needed programs for the youth!!

Other Community Service Programs include:​
*Spa/Barber Shop grooming visits for back to school
*Free Turkey Give Aways at Thanksgiving to needy families 
*Free Bicycle Give Aways at Christmas to kids in the community 
*Contributions to Head Start Reading/Book Programs in the community
*Food Drives

​*Our programs continue to touch the lives of North Texas families with over 1,000 volunteer hours annually.*

MISSION AND VISION

​Our Mission
To mentor underserved youth and foster relationships with professional men committed to their present and future success

​Our Vision
Youth will be able to identify and reach their goals through academic excellence and hard work

PROGRAMS

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

The Foundation is involved in supporting community programs, youth literacy initiatives, food drives, and holiday assistance.  Our volunteer efforts result in over 1,000 service hours annually.

ANNUAL EVENTS

The Founders' Golf Tournament and Recess: End of School Party are our signature events that raise scholarship funds for qualified North Texas high school seniors interested in pursuing a post-secondary education.  In partnership with the Epsilon Alpha Chapter, the scholarships are awarded annually during a banquet hosted by the chapter's Scholarship Committee.

OMEGA LEAGUE MENTORING

The Foundation is excited to support Epsilon Alpha's youth initiative. Omega League provides youth outreach through partnerships with local government and private organizations. Outreach consists of mentoring, volunteering, and life-coaching.  ​

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

2018 - 2019

STEVON SMITH

CHAIRMAN

Dr. HOWARD DUNLOP

VICE CHAIRMAN

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Robert Wren
Treasurer
 
Louis Simmons
Secretary
 
Aundra Bohanon
Ex Officio
 
Calvin Harris
Building Administrator
 
Leslie Johns
Legal Advisor
 
Wayne Pollard
Director
 
Gary Abney
Director

ANNUAL EVENTS 

​The Friendship Foundation, Inc., hosts an Annual Founders Golf Tournament to help generate scholarships for deserving high school seniors interested in pursuing post-secondary education.

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​The Friendship Foundation, Inc., also hosts an Annual Recess: End of School Party to help generate scholarships for deserving high school seniors interested in pursuing post-secondary education.

IMPACT OF ANNUAL EVENTS

Short-list of Colleges/Universities
attended by scholarship recipients
​from 1995 - 2017  

The Friendship Twenty Foundation, Inc. was initially established by members of the Epsilon Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. to provide college scholarships for graduating high school seniors in North Texas. Although we have since expanded our reach with other community and youth-related initiatives, the Annual Founders Golf Tournament and Recess Party still serve as our signature events.  As such, the success of our organization and, specifically, our scholarship allotment depend on the generosity of tournament participants and party contributors, through corporate and individual sponsorships.

The scholarships, awarded annually during a banquet hosted by Epsilon Alpha's Scholarship Committee, represent our commitment to young men and women preparing to make a significant impact in the world.  Over the years, our recipients have matriculated and graduated from some of the country's finest institutions (see charts). We are proud of our partnership with the Epsilon Alpha Chapter and look forward to continuing to support the aspirations of students throughout our community!

PICTURES AND MEDIA

Omega Psi Phi Scholarship Program 

Suits for Seniors

Omega League

​Parades and Walks

CONTACT US

Committee Member for Limited Availability:
Stevon Smith, Chairman
svsmith71@gmail.com
​214-457-9873

Dr. Howard Dunlop, Vice Chairman
hkdunlop@yahoo.com
​214-457-9873

Mailing Address:
​The Friendship 20 Foundation
P.O. Box 15927
Fort Worth,TX 76119

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