Journey of Hope:

In 1987, a young Pi Kappa Phi alumnus named Bruce Rogers cycled across the country in an effort to bring more attention to the mission of Push America. Inspired by his inaugural trip, a 21-person team began the Journey of Hope in 1988. Every summer since, members of Pi Kappa Phi have cycled from San Francisco, CA to Washington, DC while delivering a message of understanding. Along the journey, riders participate in service projects and raising awareness about disabilities. There are now three routes on the Journey of Hope: North, South, and Trans America. All three of the routes finish in Washington, DC.

 Gear Up Florida:

A two week cycling trip, fashioned in the likeness of the Journey of Hope, called Gear Up Florida, began in 1997. Like Journey of Hope, a team of cyclists travel, but on a smaller scale within the state, to promote the message of Push America. Gear-Up Florida starts in Miami and finishes in Florida’s Capital.

 Build America:

 Build America is a six-week summer program where members of Pi Kappa Phi will construct accessible environments at six camps that support people with disabilities across the country. Team members have the opportunity for extended personal interaction with the campers who will benefit from their hard work, making this a very unique and life enriching experience for all involved.

 AccessABILITY:

 This construction program provides opportunities for Pi Kappa Phis across the country to get involved in their local community to benefit families who have a family member with a disability. Through the construction of wheelchair ramps, Push America and Pi Kappa Phi are making homes more accessible for families year after year.

 Push Camp:

Push Camps provide members the opportunity to spend a high quality spring break renovating camps and building accessible environments that will enhance the summer camp experience of a person with a disability. This alternative spring break is programmed around hard work, volunteerism, leadership, brotherhood, and fun.

 Give-A-Push Weekend:

Give-A-Push Weekends are national programs that provide funding and manpower to build and renovate structures such as accessible fishing piers, boardwalks, pavilions and playgrounds for camps that support people with disabilities.

 Pi Alpha Society:

The Pi Alpha Society has grown to over 900 members and is made up of men who have participated in Build America, Gear Up Florida or Journey of Hope Team Events. The Society’s mission is to keep its members actively engaged in different roles supporting Push America.

Members of Beta Omicron who have been inducted into the Pi Alpha Society include:

• Wes Breeden- Journey of Hope- ‘01
• Chris Baker- Journey of Hope- ‘01
• Steven Austin- Journey of Hope- ‘02
• John Gillard- Build America- ‘03
• DJ Klucznik- Journey of Hope- ‘07
• Rodney Clements- Journey of Hope- ‘07
• Wil Adams- Gear Up Florida- ‘07
• John Hall- Gear Up Florida- ‘07
• Adam Upshaw- Journey of Hope- ‘08
• Collin McKnight- Journey of Hope- ‘08
• Cody Bourque- Gear Up Florida- ‘08
• Nick Breaux- Gear Up Florida- ‘08