Paying It Forward On April 27, 2025, the Bernie L. Bates Foundation, Inc., in partnership with the George Mason University College of Science, hosted the 4th Annual Privilege Awards and Community Recognition Celebration at the elegant Country Club of Fairfax. This cherished event shines a spotlight on the invaluable contributions of volunteers from various service-oriented organizations dedicated to supporting the Fairfax County community. These selfless individuals embody th

Director Antonio Coleman after reading "Buddy Ran Away" with his 3rd grade class Bernie L. Bates Foundation, Inc. and the Psi Alpha Alpha...

11th Annual Scholarship and Graduation Recognition Reception Celebrates Academic Excellence and Awards Over $30,000 in Scholarships...

For the Tenth year in a row the Bernie L. Bates Foundation, (BLB), Inc. and Psi Alpha Alpha Chapter (PsiAA) of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity,...

The Bernie L. Bates 10th Annual Graduation and Scholarship Ceremony was a prestigious event held on May 18, 2024, at the Country Club of...

Paying It Forward The Bernie L. Bates Foundation, Inc., in collaboration with the George Mason University College of Science, hosted the...

Please join us Sat, June 8 for our 2nd Annual Crab Feast.  We had a great time last year and we expect it'll be even better this year.  A...

On March 19, 2023, at the George Mason University Center of the Arts, the Bernie L. Bates Foundation formally recognized members of the...

Date: June 10 – August 18, 2023 Location: Potomac Airfield, Maryland The Psi Alpha Alpha Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc....

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For the eighth year in a row the Bernie L. Bates Foundation, (BLB), Inc. and Psi Alpha Alpha Chapter (PsiAA) of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity,...

The Bernie L Bates 9th Annual Scholarship Awards and Community Recognition Ceremony occurred on May 20th, 2023, at the Fairfax Marriott...

Awardees: Starting with the top left to right standing: Eric Jackson (College of William & Mary) Spencer Annor-Ampofo (Washington...

With much “enthusiasm,” Psi Alpha Alpha Chapter and the Bernie L. Bates Foundation, Inc., conducted its “Third and Final Read-Aloud”...

The event will consist of performances from our talented youth from the 2022 Talent competition, sounds from Kool-K Productions, the...

Thanks to the vision of the Foundation the Inaugural Privilege Award and Community Recognition Event proved to be a tremendous success. ...

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On October 27th Psi Alpha Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. along with the Bernie L. Bates Foundation, Inc provided payment...