National Pan-Hellenic Council

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The purpose and mission of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) is “Unanimity of thought and action as far as possible in the conduct of Greek letter collegiate fraternities and sororities, and to consider problems of mutual interest to its member organizations.”

Founded on May 10, 1930 at Howard University in Washington, DC, the chartering organizations were Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. In 1931, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., joined the council, followed by Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. in 1937. The NPHC incorporated under the laws of the State of Illinois in 1937. Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. joined the NPHC as the ninth affiliate member in 1997.

NPHC Metro Richmond is committed to aiding and empowering the community, promoting scholarship, and advocating social justice. Initiatives include:

Adopt A Street - W. Leigh St. / Abner Clay Park

Quarterly clean up along W. Leigh St. from Belvidere St. to 3rd St. in the Historic Jackson Ward District.

Voter Registration and Engagement

NPHC member organizations have a long history of being at the forefront of voter registration and engagement. NPHC Metro Richmond conducts voter registration drives in September and October at varying venues.

Annual Founders' Day Breakfast

In recognition of the Founding of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, the Annual Founders' Day Breakfast is held to celebrate our collaborative efforts and recognize recipients of member organizations' scholarship programs.

Annual NPHC Cook-Out

This time of fellowship amongst member fraternities and sororities is paired with donation drive to support a selected local charity.