Proudly serving Columbia, South Carolina, as community service enthusiasts, since 1926.
President Edjuardo Barbee
Since the inception of Omega Men of Columbia, SC, Inc., on December 14, 2011, Edjuardo has served as President. Edjuardo holds a Bachelors Degree in Accountancy from Morehouse College and a Masters from Winthrop University.
Board Members
President - Edjuardo Barbee
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Vice President - Johnathan Chambers
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Recording Secretary - Milton Kimpson, Jr
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Treasurer - Kendrick Chiles
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At Large - Timothy Dye
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At Large - Jonathan Gaines
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At Large - Jonathan Moody
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At Large - Robert Reese
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At Large - Chris Young
OMEGA MEN
Omega Men of Columbia, SC, Inc., is organized exclusively for educational and community service efforts. Those efforts include, but are not limited to the following:
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Awarding scholarships to college-bound students
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Participating in the Salvation Army’s Adopt-A-Kettle
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Volunteering to help serve God’s hopeful people at an annual Feeding the Hopeful project
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Participating in Adopt-A-Hwy Project
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Feeding under-represented elementary school students and their families during the weeks of Thanksgiving and Christmas
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Participating in the Women at Heart Event
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Participating with Big Brothers Big Sisters
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Conducting an American Red Cross blood drive
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Sponsoring young men, ages 8-14, to attend boy’s camp in the summer
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In 2022, Omega Men of Columbia, SC, Inc., invested over $40,000.00 in charity.
MISSION
THE UPSQALE AFFAIR (pronounced upscale) is one of Omega Men of Columbia's biggest annual fundraising galas. UPSQALE will take place on Friday, August 9, 2024, 7p to 12a, at the Goodman Club, 1200 Rosewood Drive, 29201.
For more details, visit the UPSQALE webpage.
UPSQALE