Philoptochos Society
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MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to use our philanthropic efforts to willingly serve the needs of those who are poor in health, spirit and basic sustenance. Our focus is to achieve spiritual growth and enlightenment in order to accomplish our endeavors together in accordance with God’s will and within the teachings of our Greek Orthodox faith.
BACKGROUND
The Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society, the official philanthropic organization of the Greek Orthodox Church in America, was established in November, 1931, by the late Patriarch Athenagoras I, who was then serving as Archbishop in North and South America. The members of Philoptochos are dedicated church women (and men) who offer countless hours to the philanthropic, humanitarian, and Christian mission of the Church.
There are over 500 Philoptochos chapters in the United States. The National Philoptochos President is responsible for coordinating the National Board, the Diocesan Boards and the local Philoptochos chapters in every parish of the Archdiocese.
PHILOPTOCHOS AIMS AND PURPOSE
The main aim and purpose of Philoptochos is philanthropy, the loving care of human sufferings. Our goal is to help the poor, the destitute, the hungry, the elderly, the sick, the unemployed, the orphaned, the imprisoned, the widowed, the disabled and victims of disasters whether in our country or wherever the need arises.
In addition to these philanthropic endeavors, the Philoptochos chapters are to preserve the sacredness of the Orthodox family through family concern, service, unity of action; to perpetuate the Christian concept of marriage and upbringing of children and through it perpetuate and promote the Greek Orthodox Faith and traditions in conformity with its doctrines, canons, discipline, divine worship, and customs.
Our sacred mission is to help at all levels of our church in cooperation with our parish priest for the welfare of our church communities and the Orthodox Church in the United States. Our mission is to be achieved through our charitable and philanthropic efforts as well as through the sponsorship of educational programs that will continue to enlighten us and our fellow parishioners in our communities.
The Annunciation-Evangelismos actively supports the following charities
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The Annual Vasilopita
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Saint Basil’s Academy
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Agape Fund
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Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF)
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Sisterhood of St. Basil Academy
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Hellenic College Holy
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Social Services Cancer Fund
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Cross Scholarship Fund
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Autism Assistance Fund
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Retired and Widowed Clergy
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Saint Photios Shrine
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Presbyteres Fund
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Orthodox Christian Mission Center (OCMC)
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National Philoptochos Emergency Fund
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Hellenic College Holy Cross
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Ecumenical Patriarchate
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International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC)
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Sisterhood of Presbyteres
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75th Anniversary Founders Fund
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Benevolent Fund
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UNICEF General Medical Fund
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Annunciation Philoptochos
Chapter 40
2023-2025 Officers
Zoe G. Foundotos, President
Niki Devaris Morgulis, Vice President
Alexandra King, Secretary
Kaliope Kostas, Treasurer
Stacey Nicholas, Assistant Treasurer
Kay Kalogerakis, Member
Susan Williams, Member
PHILOPTOCHOS LOCAL CHAPTER 40
The Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society is the philanthropic arm of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and has offered 90 years of philanthropy through a multitude of programs that make a difference in the lives of people in the United States and throughout the world.
