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Bill Gates gave away shares worth more than $6 billion last week to his charitable foundation, Business Insider reported on Monday. Gates donated close to $5.2 billion worth of stock in Canadian National Railway Co. to the Bill & Melinda...

Former US President Barack Obama and his Obama Foundation held a discussion in Chicago on Saturday in which three of America's biggest basketball stars took part, among whom was Giannis Antetokounmpo. Obama emphasized the good work Antetokounmpo, along with Chris...

The 12th biennial Hellenic Charity Ball was held on Saturday, November 16 at the Westin Saint Francis on Union Square, San Francisco. This year's event was a resounding, sold-out success attracting a capacity black-tie guest list of five hundred Greek-Americans...

The Elios Charitable Foundation recently announced plans for the upcoming biennial Hellenic Charity Ball, scheduled for Saturday, November 16 at San Francisco’s historic Westin St. Francis hotel on Union Square. This year’s formal dinner dance and awards show will honor...

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,...

The Hellenic Charity Ball of the Elios Charitable Foundation at the Fairmont San Francisco was a great success on Saturday night. This year the glamorous event honored Greek Americans in the Arts and Entertainment Industry. The honorees included TV Host/Journalist Debbie...

In response to continued food insecurity in Greece, the charity group Jaharis Family Foundation, Inc., announced a new $1 million challenge gift to International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) to expand its programs. Implemented in partnership with Apostoli (Mission), the humanitarian...

Greek-American superstar magician Criss Angel took some time from his busy schedule to chat with Markos about his September 12 event at the Luxor Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. On Monday, September 12, Angel is bringing together many talented superstar...

Greek-owned Skyline Restoration Inc., one of the top building restoration firms in the New York metropolitan area, held its 8th Annual Charitable Golf Classic at the Village Club of Sands Points on July 11. “Today was an amazing success. Over...

The Greek football team Olympiacos continues its philanthropic mission abroad, and specifically in Chicago. The Olympiacos Soccer School Chicago, has until now financially supported three hospitals. On December 26, members of the Olympiacos Soccer School Chicago visited the Greek-American Rehabilitation...

The Elios Charitable Foundation announced its 9th Hellenic Charity Ball honoring Chris & Jim Bogios, Mario Frangoulis and Stratton Leopold. The event will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at Westin St. Francis on Union Square (335 Powell...

While many people will be sitting down to a Thanksgiving feast, those who might otherwise not have one will enjoy the day too, thanks to the Manolis family, restaurant owners in Dracut, Massachusetts, which has handed out free turkeys...

For the fourth year, Kronos Gyros & Cafe in Chicago will be offering free gyros, with more than 50 restaurants taking part, asking only that those partaking consider making a donation to the Fisher House Foundation to help military...

The Greek-American construction firm, Skyline Restorations, based in Long Island, N.Y., raised $76,000 in its 4th annual Golf Classic, to benefit the charity Smile Train. Visitors had the opportunity to enjoy their favorite sport and mingle with fellow Greek-Americans...

Famous Olympic and world champion weightlifter Pyrros Dimas has landed in New York. The great athlete will contribute his time to help raise funds for the Greek school “Homer” in his home city Himara, participating in a series of...