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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...