RHO TAU

The Rho Tau Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., in conjunction with the American Red Cross (ARC), hosted the Annual Bro. Dr. Charles Drew Blood Drive at the Zion Fire Department, located at 1303 27th Street, Zion, Illinois. The event was sponsored by the American Red Cross (ARC) which provided all the medical resources and health information, as well as prizes and t-shirts to every blood donor.

The blood drive was supported by the community, fire department personnel, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., and the brothers of Rho Tau. Bro. Marvin Burruss, who is the Basileus of Rho Tau and the coordinator of the blood drive stated, “There were a total of (27) units of blood, which can save approximately (81) lives.”

The brothers also held the 2nd annual Bro. Vernell Whitaker Toy Drive on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at the North Chicago Community Center, located at 1730 Lewis Ave., North Chicago, IL 60064. Multiple toys were donated by the brothers, citizens, and distributed to over 60 children.