ST. LOUIS, ​
​GET READY!

LADIES, get your best hats!
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FELLAS, get your seersucker suits!

Join the men of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. - Epsilon Lambda Chapter, and the Epsilon Lambda Charitable Foundation as we host a viewing of the Kentucky Derby.  This fundraising event is centered around the style and pageantry of one of the most well renowned horse races in the world.  Proceeds from this event go to support the Epsilon Lambda Charitable Foundation Scholarship funding.

Enjoy the spacious amenities of the Barnett on Washington, with both indoor and outdoor viewing areas.  Partake in traditional and signature Derby-inspired food and drink specials.  Place a bet on the race. Visit the outdoor pavilion for cigars and entertainment.  Take advantage of the VIP Lounge for private socializing and ambiance.  

So, if you're not in Louisville, KY at Churchill Downs for the race, THIS is the place you will want to be.  It will truly be an amazing event the city will be talking about for the rest of the year!

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Learn About the Organizations and the Venue

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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. - Epsilon Lambda Chapter
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Epsilon Lambda has been a part of the St. Louis community for over 99 years and has been involved in social action and community service since being chartered in 1919. Our chapter has maintained focus on providing opportunities for our youth to develop with “The Urgency of Now” through youth mentoring programs and community engagement activities such as school supply drives, clothing drives, voter registration, and several other activities.  Our chapter remains focused on the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity mission of developing leaders, promoting brotherhood and academic excellence, while providing service and advocacy for our communities.

Epsilon Lambda Charitable Foundation
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The Epsilon Lambda Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization whose efforts to obtain funding for the support of the Foundation’s activities is of our first priority.  The mission of the Epsilon Lambda Charitable Foundation is to promote and uplift the education of youth and the advancement of community.  This is achieved through its involvement in various activities and initiatives.  These activities are to support both the national initiatives and programs, as well as support other local philanthropic interests in the St. Louis Metro Area.
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Barnett on Washington
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Barnett on Washington is a unique and sophisticated St. Louis event venue that recently opened its doors after undergoing a multi-million dollar renovation. The building, located at 3207 Washington Boulevard, has a long and storied history, but was only recently renovated and restored to its original luster and elegance. Famed architect, Tom Barnett, constructed the building in 1920.  It features a Spanish Mission style of construction and maintains its historic look and appeal while boasting the highest quality modern amenities.