The Fellas Social Club, Inc. was originally established in 1963, and was the creation of Charles Dilworth, who owned a successful catering business in Harlem, and Wiley Simmons, associate advertising manager for Ebony Magazine.
The name “Fellas” was a reference to Charles Dilworth’s frequent use of the word to refer to his close friends and associates. Dilworth and Simmons both agreed to choose five friends each, for a total of twelve founding members.
The Fellas, or more precisely, The Fellas Social Club, Inc., is a group of professional African-American men whose principal purpose is to come together in brotherhood, friendship, and fellowship.
The Fellas, or more precisely, The Fellas Social Club, Inc., is a group of professional African-American men whose principal purpose is to come together in brotherhood, friendship, and fellowship. Our members provide personal, professional and social support to each other, as well as to our families and friends, and finally to the community and the world at large. The organization was founded in New York City in 1963 with 12 original members. Though originally founded as a social group, in the 1970’s the members created a philanthropic arm, the Fellas College Scholarship Fund, whose purpose was to provide financial assistance to students of color in their pursuit of higher education. This effort has been and continues to be a tremendous success. The Fellas have thrived through the years, and though the names and faces have changed, the goals and bonds have remained the same. As we navigate our seventh decade of existence, the Fellas continue to be dedicated and passionate about our activities and legacy.
The vision of the Fellas College Scholarship Fund is to promote the continuing growth and capacity of the African-American community and other communities of color, to facilitate the experience of equal opportunity and legal rights under law and as provided in the US Constitution. Supporting the achievement of advanced education is the means chosen to realize its vision.
The Fellas Events Calendar
The Fellas host various events throughout the year for ourselves as well as our friends and supporters.
Please donate to the Fellas College Scholarship Fund and help build a better tomorrow.
