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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. I-S.H.I.E.L.D. is an acronym that stands for "IOTAS Saving, Healing,
Improving, Empowering Lives Daily". We have 5 focus areas that address Human Trafficking, Sexual Abuse,
Domestic Abuse, Elder Abuse and Child Abuse/Bullying.
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.
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.
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital - Since 2012, the Fraternity has been supporting and raising funds for
St. Jude, primarily through the annual “St. Jude Run/Walk to End Childhood Cancer. 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. Jude.
The I.O.T.A. (“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. Since its inception, I.Y.A. 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.
“Afya Njema (Afya [aah-fee-yah] Njema [j-ma], 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.
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. 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.
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. 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.
“There is no active chapter in the Central Ga Area”
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