Philoptochos

    Giving back to the community, being the philanthropic arm of the church and helping those in need.  That is what Philoptochos should aim to achieve.  I am inviting you to come with us on our journey.

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 and to offer assistance to anyone who may need the help of the Church through fund raising efforts; and

■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 and customs.

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

The charitable work of the Society shall be performed with discretion, courtesy and kindness.

Philoptochos 2023-2025 Board:

Carolyn Loupassi - President

Pam Saunders - Vice President

Jackie Harmon - Recording Secretary

Dianna Gettas - Corresponding Secretary

Barbara Bambacus - Treasurer

Anita Deligan - Assistant Treasurer

Andrea Junes Baker

Connie Chavez

Maria Tarasidis