Xi Pi Chapter History
Who We Are
Our History
"Helping young people to make good things happen in their lives."
The Xi Pi Uplift Foundation exists to support, inspire, and uplift our community — one life at a time. We are committed to education, service, and leadership development throughout Colorado Springs and the greater Pikes Peak Region.
Xi Pi History
On July 18, 1974, an audacious bold group of Colorado Springs Omega Men founded the Xi Pi Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. The nine founding members were Samuel C. Hunter, Jr.Willie M. Bratcher, T.C. Chambers, Harold M. Clay, Andrew Gaither, Jerome D. Reed, Delano Robinson, Ernest E. Varner, and James L. Washington.
Xi Pi continues to be an active participant in the life of Colorado Springs. Over the year the chapter has been involved in a variety of community activities, such as sponsoring a high school academic incentive stipend, providing higher education scholarship, participating in the Colorado State Adopt a Highway Program, tutoring life skills classes for young men at the Tutmose Academy and supporting community Angel Tree Projects.
Embracing the legacy set by its founders, Xi Pi continues to be a dynamic service organization in the Colorado Springs community. The chapter focuses its energies on programs and activities that will have the greatest positive impact on the lives of Colorado Springs residents. Some of the key programs are providing scholarships annually for college bound seniors; Holiday Giving Projects to assist families in need during Thanksgiving and Christmas; Mentoring troubled youth at the Colorado Springs Teen Court; and supporting the Educating Children of Color and The African American Youth Leadership Conference.
In 2003, the Xi Pi Chapter established their 501 (c)(3) Uplift Foundation. The nonprofit foundation is designed to provide an increased and sustained level of support for educational and mentoring activities. Certain programs will operate under the direction of the Uplift Foundation. Support for Foundation and Chapter programs is provided through personal and corporate contribution, an annual Golf Tournament and the Omega Showboat Talent Competition.
Donate & Make a Difference
When you give to the Xi Pi Uplift Foundation, you’re not just donating — you’re investing in the future of a young student, supporting vital health initiatives, and strengthening the community right here in the Pikes Peak Region. Every contribution — big or small — goes directly toward our scholarship programs, youth development events, and charitable outreach efforts.
How We Impact The Community
With a strong foundation in service and leadership, we strive to create lasting change by helping young people make good things happen in their lives.
We’ve awarded over $328,000 in scholarships and grants to local high school students—helping them take their first step toward a brighter future through higher education.
We believe lasting impact starts at the local level, and that's why 100% of our efforts are focused right here at home. We're proud to serve, support, and uplift the very community we call family.
As the charitable arm of the Xi Pi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., we carry forward a legacy of brotherhood, leadership, and community uplift—impacting lives with purpose and integrity.
