New Iberia, Louisiana
Rho Omicron Foundation
A small nonprofit run by volunteers — a scholarship, STEM mentoring, and community services across three parishes. The hall we rent out helps pay for all of it.
The work
Four kinds of work
None of it is anyone's full-time job. All of it happens across Iberia, St. Martin, and St. Mary parishes.
Scholarships
A $1,000 scholarship awarded every year, with the Rho Omicron Chapter, to one graduating high school senior from Iberia, St. Martin, or St. Mary parish.
STEM mentoring
The Rho Omicron STEM Mentoring Program — monthly guidance and support for males aged 11 to 17, at the Friendship Center and on trips away from it.
Community services
Resources and programmatic assistance for elderly, less fortunate, homeless, and underserved neighbors across the three parishes.
Adopt-a-road
Routine litter abatement on two adopted stretches: Hopkins Street in New Iberia and Main Street in St. Martinville.
The hall
John B. Henderson Friendship Center
One open room in New Iberia for repasts, receptions, meetings, and family celebrations. Rates, policies, and what's included are all published — you shouldn't have to call to find out what something costs.
- Capacity
- 130 seated · 180 standing
- Total
- $850
- Your time on site
- 8 hours
The Foundation
Formed in 2014, run by nine volunteer directors
Affiliated with the Rho Omicron Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., and granted 501(c)(3) status in 2016.