22 Years Serving Communities
For over two decades, Beta Omega Social Services (BOSS DC) has empowered Black and Brown youth and families across Washington, D.C. through education, mentorship, and community engagement. Our programs build confidence, leadership, and opportunity—turning potential into purpose and transforming communities
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Beta Omega Social Services (also known as ‘BOSS’) was established in 2003 as a 501 c (3) Non-Profit organization by the Washington DC Alumni chapter of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. The organization was established as a public charity organization to support the perpetual development of underserved communities within the Washington DC metropolitan area.
Beta Omega Social Services has adopted a set of programs designed to improve the physical, economic and communal well-being of youth and families. Specifically, BOSS collaborates with vendors and qualified facilitators to provide training and mentorship. Our programs focus on nutrition and physical fitness, healthy relationships, career development, and academic advancement within the local community. We are fighting for young people to get better jobs and achieve financial stability, to graduate high school prepared for college and careers, and individuals to lead healthier lives.
NEEDS STATEMENT
There are 4,881,500 disconnected youth in America today, or about one in eight teens and young adults (12.3 percent).However, the national average varies widely when organized by race/ethnicity in fact, the Asian American youth disconnection rate is 7.2 percent; the white rate is 10.1 percent; the Latino rate is 14.3 percent and the black rate is 18.9 percent.
At the state level the black-white disparity is so stark that even in states where white youth are faring the worst, they are still doing better than US blacks on average, and even in states where blacks are faring the best, they are still not doing as well as US whites on average. (Measure of America: of the Social Science Research Council 2017.)Specifically, Beta Omega Social Services focuses on designing training programs to mitigate the following 3 core issues among DC minority youth;
Fractured black families & Communities
I. Destructive intergenerational sexual behaviors
II. Misogynistic treatment of women & girls
III. Absence of black men/fathers/male role models
Unemployment or underemployment minority youth
I. Inadequate access to funding/scholarships for college
II. Inadequateaccess to modernized professional training
Our Impact
Measurable results that demonstrate our commitment to community transformation
300+
Youth Served Annually
Students empowered each year
95%
Program Completion Rate
Students complete our programs
22
Years Serving Communities
Since 2003
1000+
Lives Transformed
Alumni making a difference
Success Stories
Real voices from our community sharing how BOSS DC has transformed their lives
What Our Community Says
Hear from the youth, parents, volunteers, and partners whose lives have been positively impacted by BOSS DC’s programs and initiatives.
Community Partner
Partnering with BOSS DC has been a blessing. Their commitment to youth empowerment and education brings real change to our neighborhoods
Rev. Michael S
Youth Program Graduate
The leadership workshops taught me communication and teamwork skills that I now use in my job every day. BOSS DC didn’t just help me learn—they helped me grow.
Danielle R
Parent
My son found guidance, discipline, and confidence through BOSS DC. The staff treats every child like family, and it truly shows in the progress these kids make.
Marcus B
College Student
BOSS DC believed in me when I didn’t believe in myself. Their mentorship and academic programs helped me get into college and discover my passion for community work.
