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Diaspora
AHEPA to Honor Greek Banker and Philanthropist Nancy Papaioannou
AHEPA, the biggest Greek-American organization, will honor banker Nancy Papaioannou for her commitment to the community.
AHEPA's Chapter 326 announced that Papaioannou will receive the President's Award for "Dedication and Commitment to the Community" during its 85th Anniversary Dinner Gala...
Diaspora
AHEPA Celebrates 100 Years Since it was Founded in Atlanta, Georgia
On July 26, 1922, AHEPA (American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association) was founded by eight visionary Greek immigrants in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Greek immigrants came together in a fraternal bond to form the Order of AHEPA to combat discrimination, bigotry, and...
Diaspora
Nick Smyrnis, Former Supreme President of AHEPA, Passes Away
The Greek-American fraternal organization AHEPA released a statement on the death of a former Supreme President Nick Smyrnis on Monday. Smyrnis, who was 98, served in the highest capacity in AHEPA from 1979 to 1981.
"AHEPA deeply mourns the passing...
Military
AHEPA Honors the Fallen on Memorial Day
Greek-American organization AHEPA honored all those who were killed in battle, including Greek-American soldiers, on Memorial Day.
Basketball
NBA Pro Kanter Presented with Inaugural AHEPA Human Rights Award
Enes Kanter, of the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers and an outspoken critic of Erdogan's Turkey, received the 2021 AHEPA Human Rights Award.
Diaspora
AHEPA Creates New Website Devoted to Organization’s History
AHEPA, the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association, the foremost Greek-American fraternal organization, has created a new website dedicated to the rich history of the group as part of its upcoming centennial commemorations in 2022.
The new site, called ahepahistory.org, showcases...
Greek News
AHEPA Congratulates President-Elect Joe Biden On Historic Victory
The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) congratulated President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on their historic victory in a statement on Sunday.
George G. Horiates, Supreme President of AHEPA, said in the statement: "We congratulate President-elect Joseph...
Culture
AHEPA Statement Calls for Boycott of Turkish Goods
Supreme President of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association George G. Horiates recently released a statement calling for the boycott of all Turkish goods.
Titled "In Wake of Hagia Sophia's Status Change, A Need for Action. Let's Start with a...
Diaspora
Former Supreme Governor of AHEPA Michael Manios Passes Away
Past Supreme Governor of AHEPA Michael Manios passed away on Friday, June 26 at the age of eighty-five, having been a 50-year member of the Zeus "88" Chapter of the Greek-American fraternal organization in Warren, OH.
Manios had also served...
Greek church
AHEPA Offers $1 Million to Rebuild Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
AHEPA donated $1 million to rebuild Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine at World Trade Center.
Supreme President George E. Loucas, and Chairman of the Board Nicholas A. Karacostas, who also served as the chairman of AHEPA’s Capital...
Diaspora
AHEPA Honors Fallen Heroes of America
The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (The Order of AHEPA) honored ''those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for freedom, democracy, and liberty'' at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C. on May 24.
Supreme President of the Association George Loucas, along with...
USA
AHEPA Awards New York-Area Charity Donors
A festive Christmas dinner of the AHEPA Family took place Sunday, December 9th at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St. Paul in Hempstead, New York. The dinner honoring charitable donors was hosted by the AHEPA Family of Hempstead Long Island,...
Greek News
AHEPA Lauds George H.W. Bush After Former President’s Death
The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) issued the following statement on December first upon the death of the 41st President of the United States of America, George H.W. Bush.
"President Bush exemplified a lifetime of service to America as...
Greek News
Ohio Native George E. Loucas Elected AHEPA Supreme President
The delegates of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (Order of AHEPA) elected George E. Loucas Supreme President at the 96th Annual Supreme Convention in Atlantic City, N.J.
Loucas, of Novelty, Ohio, ran unopposed in elections that were held July...
Greek News
AHEPA Opens Emergency Relief Fund for Greek Wildfire Aid
AHEPA's Supreme President Carl Hollister called on all members to mobilize to help Greece cope in the aftermath of the deadly wildfire.
He also authorized an emergency relief fund to be opened in an effort to help the survivors of...