Almost since the beginning, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., has maintained a four-pronged action plan to carry out the Fraternity's motto, "Culture for Service and Service for Humanity." The components of our National Programs are:
1. Bigger and Better Business (1925)- a program that helps the promotion of small black businesses and entrepreneurship among individuals. It aids them in competing and become viable forces in today's business environment.
2. Social Action (1934)- A program that was implemented to protect the rights and civil liberties of blacks and other minorities from discrimination and other forms of injustices.
3. Education (1945)- A program since our organization's inception that focuses on the need for higher education which we try to make available to students through scholarships and endowments. We the men of Phi Beta Sigma recognize the importance of "scholarship" and diligent studying to acquire knowledge, for knowledge is truly power and it is a necessity of our people to empower themselves with whatever means that are available.
4. The Sigma Beta Club (1950)- Our National mentoring program, The Sigma Beta Club, one of the more notable accomplishments of the Fraternity, has helped to shape and mold young men and boys nationwide.
Other initiatives that Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., sponsors are:
National Anti-Hazing Campaign: http://www.phibetasigma1914.org/anti-hazing/
Living Well: Brother to Brother: http://www.phibetasigma1914.org/initiatives/living-well-brother-to-brother/
The following are some of the programs that the Kappa Rho chapter has implemented in order to put the national service vision to work for our local community:
The Sigma Sitdown– A support and service initiative established by Phi beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., to create a space for students of color to enter into and engage freely in dialogue of issue pertaining to campus climate, becoming allies and building coalitions across racial ethnic lines as people of color.
Big Brother/Big Sister Mentoring Drive – Identifying extraordinary, intelligent, UW-Madison students that are committed to service, and connecting them with the Big Brother/Big Sister Program who are in need of more dedicated mentors for the young men and women in the program.
Harry Ogden Scholarship Foundation – Every Fall, We facilitate a "Soak the Sigmas" to raise funding efforts for a Local High School Scholarship to a graduating High School senior.
Clothing Drive Challenge – Facilitate a challenge whereby all campus organizations can come together to see who can raise the most clothing to donate to the local Salvation Army and Red Cross. The winning organization receives a small prize for their efforts.