our history
In February 2013, Dr. Christi Scott, Dr. Malenia French, and Dr. Crasha Townsend came together with the idea of organizing a chapter of the sorority that would meet the needs of the New River Valley in Southwest Virginia and the surrounding communities through scholarship and service. After much planning, the idea came to fruition on May 18, 2013, in Christiansburg, VA.
The Omega Chi Zeta chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated was chartered by six women who aspired to bring positive change to the community and be the difference they wanted to see: Christi Scott, Dionne Harrison, Opal Merchant, Melanie French, Crasha Townsend, and Sienna Abdulahad.
Omega Chi Zeta grew as new members were introduced to the organization and chapter. Sorors from across the State of Virginia reclaimed membership within the chapter. Soon, Omega Chi Zeta stood strong with over 10 members. Currently, we are eight members strong doing the work of Zeta while blazing new paths as we continue to grow with new, reclaimed, and retained members. Nonetheless, Omega Chi Zeta also sponsors two undergraduate chapters, Upsilon Lambda (Virginia Tech) and Tau Lambda (Radford University).
Programs and partnerships
z-hope initiative
Z-Hope provides outreach programs for women, youth, seniors, men, and international women of color to develop health-promoting lifestyle choices across their lifespan. The Omega Chi Zeta Chapter embraces Z-Hope by partnering with the following local organizations: The United Way of New River Valley, T.J. Howard Community Center, Continuous Care Adult Living, The Shelter, NRV Cares, Highland Ridge Rehab Center, First Baptist Church, Agape Center of New River Valley, and the Parent Connect Group of Pulaski.
Mental health initiative
“Zeta Sings the Blues,” an international Mental Health Initiative, is a capstone program established by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated to increase awareness and fight the stigma of mental health. The Omega Chi Zeta Chapter partners with the New River Valley branch of the National Alliance on Mental Illness to destigmatize mental illness, provide awareness, and educate the community.
Adopt – A- School Program
The Zeta Phi Beta Adopt-A-School program is an initiative to create a school and community partnership that will positively impact student achievement, attendance, and the availability of role models for students of color. In 2021, the Omega Chi Zeta Chapter adopted Riverlawn Elementary School in the Pulaski County Public School District as our school of choice.
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