Philoptochos

The Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society is the duly accredited women's Philanthropic society of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. 

The mission of the society shall be to aid the poor, the destitute, the hungry, the aged, the sick, the unemployed, the orphaned, the imprisoned, the widowed, the handicapped, the victims of disasters, to undertake the burial of impoverished persons & offer assistance to anyone who may need the help of the Church through fundraising efforts. 

To promote the charitable, benevolent and philanthropic purposes of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America through instructional programs, presentations, lectures, seminars and other educational resources.

To preserve and perpetuate Orthodox Christian concepts and the Orthodox Christian Family, and through them, to promote the Greek Orthodox Faith and traditions, in accordance with its doctrines, canons, discipline, divine worship, usages & customs.

To promote participation in the activities of the Greek Orthodox community, with the cooperation of the Parish Priest and the Parish Council.

 Executive Board Members

President – Pat Atsaves

1st Vice President – Angie Lekkas

2nd Vice President – Pat Gerbanas

Recording Secretary - Helen Atsaves

Corresponding Secretary – Vasiliki Kastanes

Treasurer – Tasia Phassos

Assistant Treasurer - Serena Legatos

Advisor to the Board – Paula Papageorgiou

Board Memebrs

Hari Halikas, Adamantia Malios, Stavroula Sideris, Maria Theodore, Effie Sfikas, Bessie Cosmos, Toula Parisis 

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FOR 2020

The St Demetrios Ladies Philoptochos Society is pleased to announce the availability of four scholarships to be awarded to qualified high school seniors/graduates and college students, who are stewards of our church or whose parents are stewards of our church.  Click the link below to download the information/application form.

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St Demetrios Philoptochos Society - 2020 Scholarship Application Packet

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO FRIDAY MAY 29TH !!!!!

The completed application, transcript & recommendation letters MUST BE RECEIVED ON OR BEFORE FRIDAY MAY 29, 2020.