Submitted photo Members of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity'Inc. at the Omega Friendship Center located at 2331 N. Patterson Ave. in Winston-Salem. Omega Psi Phi Fraternity hosts an annual fish fry SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE The Psi Phi Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi ?Fraternity Inc. held its annual fish fry on Tuesday, Sept. 1 at the Omega friendship Center, 2331 N. Patterson Ave. They are known to serve over 100 'residents in the community. "As Basileus of Psi Phi Chapter, part of my respon sibility is to focus the chap ter on concerns of the com munity. As a youth, I remember the struggles of 'my family and times of being hungry," said Brother Cassius Smith. "I want community members having difficult times to know, when they see .Brother Cassius Smith, 'they see the dividends of what others invested in me. I am a living testimony, that it takes a village. In addition, this community event is our opportunity to show ourselves as positive role models to other young men in the community." Brother Everett Dumas, organizer of the event, made the following state ment: "The affair is not only a time of fellowship, but an opportunity to com municate with others and hear their concerns and needs. In addition, we can possibly suggest ways to community members, we can assist as a chapter. This event also serves as a reminder to the communi ty, that we as Omega Men, are their friends with open hearts and willing hands. We stand ready to lend a hand whenever possible." For more information about the Psi Phi Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, go to www.psiphichapter.org. Ministers' Conference to host Community Day CHRONICLE STAFF REPORT The Ministers' Conference of Winston Salem and Vicinity will host "My Brother's Keeper Community Day: Our Male Mentoring Project" on Saturday, Sept. 12 from noon to 6 p.m. at Diggs Memorial United Holy Church, 125 North Graham Ave., at the intersection of Graham Avenue and First Street in Winston-Salem. The theme will be, "From the Cradle, to College, to Career." Sponsors for this event are Mayor Allen Joines, Superintendent Dr. Beverly Emory, Chief Barry Rountree and the Winston Salem Police Department and U.S. Rep. Alma Adams. My Brother's Keeper is a male mentoring program created by President Barack Obama to ensure assistance and opportuni ties for young people and mainly young black males through foundations, busi nesses and cities. Pastor Lamonte Williams of Diggs Memorial said Tuesday, Sept. 8, that the Ministers' Conference is undertaking the program to help young black males in the commu nity. He said the ministers are asking young black males from all over Winston-Salem to attend the event Saturday so that they eventually can be a part of the program. The males must register to par ticipate. The program consists of six steps: getting a healthy start and entering school ready to learn; read ing at grade level by third grade; graduating from high school ready for col lege and career; completing post-secondary education or training; successfully entering the workforce; and keeping kids on track and giving them second chances. The Community Day will have outdoor live gospel music and will be selling food such as candy apples, snow cones, hot dogs and more. There will be free hair cuts, sport physicals, a clothes drive, health and dental screenings and a kid's zone area. For more information, vendor inquiries, and reg istration of the male men toring project, contact Williams at 336-528-4570. Peter's Creek Community Initiative receives grant SPECIAL TO THE CHRONICLE Peter's Creek Community Initiative, 639 S. Green St., received a $22,000 grant for the 2015-2016 year from The Winston-Salem Foundation. The grant is made from funds provided by the Charles Babcock Jr. Discretionary Fund and the Community Fund. Peter's Creek Community Initiative, organized under the guidance of The Shalom Project, aims to revitalize the Peter's Creek area through community economic develop ment to benefit residents, businesses, and other organiza tions. The awarded grant will assist in continuing to make Peter's Creek Community Initiative's strategic plan a real ity, including long-term economic development goals of aiding with physical improvements, attracting preferred business types and making the Peter's Creek area more pedestrian and consumer friendly. The Winston-Salem Foundation is a community foun dation that supports charitable programs in the greater Forsyth County area. Founded in 1919 with a $1,000 gift, it now administers approximately 1300 funds and has total custodial assets of $384.3 million at the end of 2014. In 2014, the Foundation granted $24.8 million to char itable causes, over $2 million of which was through the Community Grants program. For more information, or to volunteer, or donate to aid Peter's Creek Community Initiative's efforts, contact pro gram manager Katlin Tucker at katlin .tuckerpcci? gmail jcom. <V S Habitat for Humanity ef forsytti County Want to be a Homeowner or know someone who does? Come to an orientation session to learn more about the Habitat program. Space is limited. No children, please. Monday, September 14 6 p.m. 1023 W. 14th St. Winston-Salem carol.ebron@habitatforsylh.ofg 765-8854, ext 134 For more info: Carol Ebron Siptifnbir 9 ? Scptimbcr 15, 2015 . J- C \ K ?'; I * ?-" I^Kfj^ui . . v^W \ Js-,. flT H I ? I iTy1 vi 1 ^ [CwV Value Pack Chicken Drumsticks or Thighs ? WMmaMVaCiwla n i.rfcurtl jisy |g?7 a VtoSALE L3?J Boneless Chuck Roast Without MVP Card 15.' 405ALE im Center Cut. Bone-In Pork Chops Without MVP Card $3.29 IB gJto1ALC ,2J5 5 Lb. 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