Board Members
Billy J. Buckner
President
Larry Wilson
Secretary
Christopher Parker
Treasurer
Paul Brown
Member
Donald Porter
Member
Leon Price
Member
Bobby Wynn
Member
Epsilon Rho Lambda Foundation
Since 2008, the Epsilon Rho Lambda Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit charitable arm of the Epsilon Rho Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. in the city of Fayetteville, NC, has dedicated its efforts to promoting education and serving the greater community.
The Foundation manages the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Scholarship created in memory of Bro. Dr. George L. Butler. Annually, the Foundation in partnership with the Cumberland Community Foundation (CCF) award scholarships to deserving African American male students in Cumberland County and Fort Liberty area. The Foundation also supports Epsilon Rho Lambda Chapter's community-based education and mentoring programs.
The Foundation is committed to furthering the economic and charitable agenda of Epsilon Rho Lambda and national Fraternity while enriching the lives of those who live in Cumberland County and its surrounding areas.
Epsilon Rho Lambda Foundation
PO Box 2311
Fayetteville, NC
28302-2311
Phone 910.364.8700
Local Students Receive 2024 APA Scholarships
Fayetteville, NC (May 23) - Six outstanding young men were honored today at the Cumberland Community Foundation ceremony held at the Cape Fear Botanical Garden in Fayetteville as they were announced as the recipients of the prestigious 2024 Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Scholarship. Kennth Williams, Chase Gibbs, Fernandus Vinson, Garek Dixon, Michael Asante, and Jackson Bryant were chosen for their exceptional academic achievements, leadership qualities, and community involvement.
The APA scholarship, created in memory of the esteemed Bro. Dr. George L. Butler DDS, aims to recognize and support outstanding students who demonstrate a commitment to excellence and service. The recipients were selected after a rigorous evaluation process, and their dedication to their education and community stood out among a pool of impressive applicants.
During the ceremony, these young scholars were commended for their hard work and determination, with each recipient receiving a scholarship that will help support their college education. Their families, friends, and members of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity were in attendance to celebrate this significant achievement.
As they embark on their college journeys, Kennth Williams, Chase Gibbs, Fernandus Vinson, Garek Dixon, Michael Asante, and Jackson Bryant are poised to make a positive impact on their respective campuses and beyond. The scholarship serves as a testament to their potential and dedication to success.
Congratulations to these talented individuals, and we wish them the absolute best in their academic pursuits and future endeavors. The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Scholarship recipients have undoubtedly earned this well-deserved honor, and their bright futures are sure to be marked by continued excellence and leadership.
Alphas raise money for education endowment!
The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Epsilon Rho Lambda Chapter, Epsilon Rho Lambda Foundation, has raised nearly $13,000 for education by hosting its 20th charity golf tournament on Friday, September 8, 2023, at the Gates Four Golf and Country Club in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
The funds raised from the tournament will go towards supporting the Chapter’s Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Scholarship, which was created in memory of Dr. George L. Butler, DDS. Bro. Billy Buckner, committee member, expressed his gratitude towards the golfers, sponsors, and all those who supported the tournament to raise money for the scholarship. He also thanked the management and staff of Gates Four Golf and Country Club for being gracious and supportive hosts.
The winners of the tournament were Harold Lassiter, James Graham, Ben Bullock, and Mike Eason who secured the 1st place with a score of 59. Other winners included Truman May for the Putting Contest, Zaidybelle Sanchez for the Closest to the Pin (Women), Miken Williams for Longest Drive (Men), and Dee Mosby for Longest Drive (Women). Unfortunately, no one won the Hole in One prize.
CONTACT US
Epsilon Rho Lambda Foundation
PO Box 2311
Fayetteville, NC
28302-2311
Phone 910.364.8700
With your assistance, we can continue to enhance the lives of those in Fayetteville and its surrounding counties. Please help us to support our children to achieve their educational dreams of graduating from college and to support numerous charitable initiatives to support those less fortunate citizens in our communities. Every dollar counts!
Your Gift is Secure
The Foundation is an all volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All funds raised go directly to education and charitable programs. The Foundation does not share, sell, distribute the data collected to transact this payment with any third-party. You may donate to the Foundation with confidence your donation us secure. You may select where to ditrect your funds. You may also help fund the Dr. G. L. Butler endowed scholarship. You can donate online at the Cumberland Country Community Foundation or check made payable to the ERL Foundation.
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Scholarship
The Epsilon Rho Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., manages the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Scholarship in memory of Bro. Dr. George L. Butler, DDS, to make college accessible to deserving male students. Since the mid-1980s, the Chapter has awarded nearly $100,000 in scholarships to deserving greater Cumberland County and Fort Liberty area African American students. The Cumberland Community Foundation Inc., in partnership with Epsilon Rho Lambda chapter administers and disperses scholarships annually.
To qualify for this award, the following criteria must be met:
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African American male
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Graduating high school senior from Cumberland County or the Fort Bragg area
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Accepted to a 4-year accredited college or university
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Not a family member of the selection committee
The following priorities are considered when the application is reviewed:
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academic achievement
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academic potential
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financial need
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community involvement
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leadership activities
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future plans
To be considered, applicant must write an essay of 500 words or more describing why he is seeking higher education and what his plans are after he receive his degree.
This is a non-renewable scholarship.
Award: $1,000
Deadline: March
