05/17/2026
50 boxes. Nearly 50 volunteers on site. Three organizations. One shared mission
There’s no better way to celebrate Military Appreciation month than this.
Today, in Fayetteville, NC, home of Ft. Bragg and the heartbeat of military service, the Brothers of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated - North Carolina Zetas and the Veterans of Foreign Wars of North Carolina came together and did something REAL.
50 care boxes, packed with intention, on their way to our deployed Brothers, Sisters, and other service members.
Today, I also had the honor of signing a formal Memorandum of Understanding alongside my Father, State Commander Edward Beard, officially cementing the partnership between Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc - North Carolina and the VFW Of North Carolina.
To every volunteer that showed up, every Brother & Soror that donated, and every VFW Post that opened its doors, THANK YOU.
Special Shout out to Phi Beta Sigma - Zeta Beta Sigma Chapter, State Military Affairs Director Bro. Ralph Pean, The Collection Liaisons: Bros. Edward Williams, Jason Rutherford, Courtney Crowson, Duvane Dorsey, and LeRon Montgomery.
Thank you Dr. Veronica Sills - NC State Director for you collaboration on this initiative!
Personally, this is easily one of the best moments in my career as a Sigma. Felt good! Great energy