About Us


On March  12, 2007, thirteen Finer Women  of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, affectionately known as  PGZ-13 chartered Phi Gamma Zeta Chapter (PGZ) to serve the city of Hopewell, Virginia. However, the actual chartering ceremony took place May 5, 2007. Since inception, PGZ has worked with numerous community partners to provide quality programs and services that continue to yield maximum impact within the city of Hopewell, Virginia.

Charter Members

  • Jazmin Budd
  • Tiffany Cleveland
  • Michelle Coard
  • Sanita Cox
  • Yvette Edwards
  • Tasha Ford
  • Tannika Newton
  • Miriam Smith
  • Nicole Sparkman
  • Chenee Spencer
  • Paula Vaughn
  • Phylis Wilson
  • Ebony Worthey

Motto, Vision and Mission


PGZ Motto

Pushing Forward – The Finer Way

PGZ Vision 

In Phi Gamma Zeta, we work to have our services affect the entire Hopewell population. Through our many service efforts, we hope in the years to come that our impact will become more evident.

PGZ Mission Statement 

Phi Gamma Zeta will maintain a strong community presence in the Hopewell/Fort Lee/Prince George area by building a strong bond with community stakeholders and incorporating teamwork to create a thriving society.

Keep the Light Burning 

Phi Gamma Zeta will continue to uphold the light of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated with our continued focus on the founding principles of Scholarship, Service, Sisterly Love, and Finer Womanhood.