The largest Greek-American association in the world, AHEPA expressed its deep condolences to the families of the victims of the terrorist attack in Boston. The President of AHEPA, John Grosomanidis, said “our thoughts are with the injured, their families, the people of Boston and all those affected by this violent attack” The announcement notes that [...]
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AHEPA Keeps Giving to Greece
Continuing its aid to Greece, the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) has donated another more than $150,000 to help Greeks hurt by a crushing economic crisis, including $20,000 for the Christmas holidays to the Greek Church’s Apostoli mission for soup kitchens. With each $10,000 in donations, some 500 packages of dry food and goods [...]
Greek-American Groups Weigh Election Options
As the U.S. Presidential elections rapidly approach on Nov. 6, incumbent Barack Obama and his challenger, Republican nominee Mitt Romney – along with members of Congress – have been evaluated by the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) on their stances concerning Greek issues, including the Greek crisis, Cyprus, and Turkish challenges in the Aegean. [...]
AHEPA Grades Philhellene Lawmakers
In view of the upcoming US elections on Nov.6, the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) assessed the Members of Parliament and Congress. The assessment was based on the lawmakers’ attitude to expatriate issues in the USA and the way Greek and Cypriot issues were voted for during their tenure. Every time there are elections [...]
AHEPA, Pancretans Ship Medical Supplies to Greece
The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) is a service organization founded on July 26, 1922 in Atlanta, Georgia. Its mission is to support Greek-American charities, causes, and communities. It works closely with the Greek Orthodox Church. AHEPA, in cooperation with the Pancretan Association, is bearing the cost of transporting medical and surgical supplies worth [...]
AHEPA Reactivates Anchorage Chapter in Alaska
The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA,) a leading membership-based association for the nation’s three million American citizens of Greek heritage and Philhellenes, has re-established its chapter in Anchorage, Alaska, Supreme with 17 new members on Aug. 20, President John Grossomanides said. “We are excited to reactivate the Anchorage chapter,” Grossomanides said. “We have a [...]
90th AHEPA Supreme Convention in Las Vegas Completed
The 90th AHEPA Supreme Convention took place in Monte Carlo, Las Vegas, NV (July 22- July 28, 2012), with the participation of 500 representatives of AHEPA chapters, Daughters of Penelope, Maids of Athena and Sons of Pericles from all across the USA. Apostoli Mission head, Konstantinos Dimtsas transmitted the greetings on behalf of Athens Archbishop [...]
Tenor Mario Frangoulis to Perform at Boston Symphony Hall
Mario Frangoulis is a renowned Greek tenor who fascinates both Greek and international audience at every live performance. Now, Boston has the opportunity to enjoy his marvelous voice in a single performance at the Boston Symphony Hall as well as several other distinguished musicians. On Thursday, June 21st, 2012, he will be on stage with maestro [...]
AHEPA Initiatives to Help Relieve People in Debt-Ridden Greece
The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA), a leading membership-based association for the nation’s three million American citizens of Greek heritage and Philhellenes, will mobilize its chapters, and work in cooperation with the International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC), to help with humanitarian relief efforts for the people of Greece, announced Supreme President Dr. John Grossomanides. [...]
Cypriot FM to Meet Clinton in Washington
Cypriot Foreign Minister Erato Kozakou – Markoullis, in Washington on a three-day working visit, will hold talks Tuesday with her US counterpart Hillary Clinton. On Monday, Markoullis held meetings with Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and Howard Berman, who is the Ranking Democrat on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. She also had a [...]
US House Resolution Urges Turkey to Return Confiscated Church Property
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution, urging the Republic of Turkey to protect its Christian heritage and return confiscated religious property. The H.Res.306, supported by all parties, expresses the view of the U.S. House of Representatives that the U.S. Secretary of the State, in all official contacts with Turkish leaders and other Turkish [...]
AHEPA Meets with State Department
On September 15, Dr. John Grossomanides, supreme president, American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA), a leading association for the nation’s three million American citizens of Greek heritage, and Philhellenes, met with Kathleen H. Allegrone, director, Office of Southern European Affairs, U.S. Department of State; and James P. Merz, deputy director, Office of Southern European Affairs, [...]
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