Exposure + Positive-Peer Association + Service = Leader
Who We Are
Mission
Our mission is to empower at-risk boys by creating opportunities that employ them to serve the elderly, disabled, and disadvantaged in the community; and by providing them with training, exposure, resources, and mentoring that equip them to excel in their academic and personal lives.
History
The Iota Beta High School Fraternity was founded on March 23, 2013 in Tallahassee, Florida by a college student who wanted to make a difference in the community. The original organization was called, The Ironed Brotherhood, and was established to serve disadvantaged adolescent males in under-served communities. Our founder recruited a team of young FSU and FAMU students and they began to meet with middle & high school boys weekly for tutoring, field trips, and fellowship. Since then the organization has expanded to the Tampa Bay area and evolved into what it is today. #Est.03.23.13 #IotaBetaInc
Philosophy
We believe the old proverb that states, "give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime". We don't only teach our boys how to fish, but we teach them to teach others to fish; reciprocity is as important to their success as their resilience. We build BOYS into servant leaders and MEN of their communities. We believe that with the right tools and guidance, our boys can grow into the strong well-rounded men that they are destined to be!