Philoptochos, “Friends of the Poor”

Philoptochos, “Friends of the Poor” one of the largest women’s organizations in the United States: preserves the sacredness of the Orthodox family through family concern, services, unity of action; promotes the charitable, benevolent, philanthropic and eleemosynary purposes of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America; formulates plans and methods to voluntarily aid the poor, the destitute, the hungry, the aged, the sick, the unemployed, the orphaned, the imprisoned, the widowed, the handicapped, the victims of disaster; and promotes participation in the activities of the Parish with the cooperation of the Priest and the Parish Council. 

In 2010, our Philoptochos Chapter assisted with the following ministries: 

    St. Anna Benevolence Fund
    Food Baskets; (provided at Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas)
    Prayer Shawl Ministry
    Tommy Apostolos Fund and Shopping Spree
    Susan G.Komen Race for the Cure
    International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC)
    Orthodox Campus Ministry (OCF)
    St. Vincent de Paul
    St. Anna Newborn Ministry
    Coats for Kids
    Antonia Huntly Fund
    Crisis Nursery
    Project Linus
 
The 2011/12 Executive Officers and Board of Directors
    President: Angeliki Rosenberg
    1st VIP: Jana Perry
    2nd VIP: Lily Gallagher
    Recording Secretary: Vassie Kyritsis
    Corresponding Secretary: Angie Tinios
    Treasurer: Stella Sideris
    Advisor: Anastasia Mavrias Kelly
    Advisor: Vasiliki Halikas
    Honorary Advisor: Presbytera Elli Dogias

    Board of Directors: Kate Cameron, Elaine Eason, Darla Mabery, Markella Magliola, Ellen Moustris, Debbie Stamas.
    Spiritual Advisor: Rev. Dn. Joseph Ruocco Brown

Please consult our Calendar for meeting dates and times.