
Order online and browse everything in our Iota Phi Theta store in one convenient location. With so many things to choose from, you're sure to find the right way to show your Iota Phi Theta pride when you shop at Greek U. Our collection of Iota Phi Theta goods is perfect for decorating your dorm room, displaying your Greek letters or gifting to your favorite brothers. Greek U carries a large selection of Iota Phi Theta products to choose from, including cotton T-shirts, hooded sweatshirts, flags, pins, graduation accessories, paddles and much more. There are 301 chapters of Iota Phi Theta throughout the world and over 30,000 collegiate members.īe proud to be a part of the Divine Nine by wearing Iota Phi Theta and by using Iota Phi Theta merchandise. The group has initiated over 300,000 members during its span, creating a close-knit Afrocentric community that proudly embraces each member's unique qualities. Wright, D.Iota Phi Theta is a historically African American fraternity that was founded don Septemat Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland. To view the Iota/I-PhiT MOU, click here.įun fact- spring of 2017 was when Theta Chi was charter at Kent State University and the charter line was: I. I-PhiT and Iota Phi Theta have officially joined to address both national and international issues through education and community involvement and promote health awareness for Fraternity members and the community. I-PhiT ("Impact Others Through Awareness by Implementing Public Health Initiatives Throughout the World.") – I-PhiT is a volunteer-based, 501(c)(3), non-profit organization, founded in 2011by its President and CEO, Iota Brother David Odige.Chapters of Iota Phi Theta fulfill this program’s purpose by sponsoring health awareness seminars and workshops and ‘hands-on’ support for Fraternity members, other African American males and men of color.
Iota Phi Theta Men’s Health Program – Established in Spring 2016, The purpose of Men’s Health is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. “Afya Njema (Afya Njema, meaning “Good Health” in Swahili) 360” Health Initiative: Comprehensive programs to address health issues affecting Fraternity members and other African American males and men of color. programs have included mentorship, manhood development, relationship building, college awareness, HBCU tours, athletics, academic supports (scholarships, academic and career advising/counseling, tutoring), and personal development. (“Intelligent, Outstanding Talented Achievers”) Youth Alliance (often referred to as 'I.Y.A.') – a national umbrella program, established in 1991 (by Grand Polaris Robert Clark and First Lady Felita Clark), through which individual chapters of Iota Phi Theta address the needs of Black Youth in their respective communities, addressing issues important/relevant to those communities. Iota Teams comprised of members of the IOTA Family (Brothers, Sweethearts and our families and supporters) run/walk in unity in major cities across the nation on a single day, while raising funds through the year for St. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital - Since 2012, the Fraternity has been supporting and raising funds for St. To view the recent initiative, Sound the Alarm, click here. The American Red Cross (ARC) – In January 2015, Iota Phi Theta became the first NPHC fraternity to establish a partnership with the ARC to provide assistance to communities through the United States in the areas of blood drives, disaster relief operations and other areas in which each partner believes cooperation and support will be mutually beneficial. Delete Blood Cancer – In Spring 2016, Iota Phi Theta and the Delete Blood Cancer DKMS entered into an agreement to raise awareness about various blood-related cancers and register potential marrow donors, with emphasis in the African American community and other communities of color. To view the comprehensive program, click here. We have 5 focus areas that address Human Trafficking, Sexual Abuse, Domestic Abuse, Elder Abuse and Child Abuse/Bullying. is an acronym that stands for "IOTAS Saving, Healing, Improving, Empowering Lives Daily". I-S.H.I.E.L.D. – Our newest, comprehensive initiative (started Spring 2016) designed to address and end all forms of abuse, nationally and worldwide. Underneath the "Kaya" umbrella are the following national/international initiatives, programs and community service partnerships:
"Kaya" (Kaya, meaning "village" in Swahili) Community Service Initiative. Motto- Building a tradition and never resting upon one (Iota), the most recently formed black Greek-letter organization, was founded on Septemon the campus of Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland. Founding location- On the steps of Morgan State College which is now known as Maca State University