Commitment Program
NATIONAL PHILOPTOCHOS SOCIETY
COMMITMENTS/PROGRAMS
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MONTH
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COMMITMENTS / PROGRAMS
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AMOUNT
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JANUARY
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Vasilopita
To benefit Saint Basil Academy |
Amount:
All proceeds from Chapter Vasilopita Events |
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JANUARY
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Social Services
Cancer Fund Provides outreach, support and financial assistance to those in need |
Social Services Amount: $350
Cancer Fund Suggested Amount: $250 |
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JANUARY
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Membership Per Capita
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Amount: $15.00 Per Member |
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FEBRURAY
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Autism Assistance Fund
Heightens awarness of Autism with assistance and support |
Amount:
Determined by Chapter |
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FEBRUARY
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St. Photios Shrine
Provides assistance to perserve the Saint Photios National Shrine |
Amount:
Determined by Chapter |
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MARCH
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Orthodox Christian Mission Center
Support A Mission Priest (OCMC/SAMP) Provides financial support to missionary priests and teams |
OCMC Amount:
Determined by Chapter SAMP Amount: Determined by Chapter |
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MARCH
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Hellenic College Holy Cross Lenten Event
Veneration of the Holy Cross Proceeds provide for Hellenic College Holy Cross operational expenses |
Amount:
Proceeds of Lenten Meal |
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APRIL
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Sisterhood of Saint Basil Academy
Provides for the physical needs of the children of Saint Basil Academy as wel as graduation costs, awards and gifts |
Amount:
Determined by Chapter |
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APRIL
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International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC)
Provides food, shelter and economic self-sufficiency to those in need |
Amount:
Determined by Chapter |
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MAY/JUNE
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75TH Anniversary Founders Fund
Provides support to long term care facilities serving the aging Greek Orthodox population in the US and to establish similar facilities |
Amount:
Determined by Chapter |
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MAY/JUNE
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Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF)
Provides Orthodox Christian support to college students on campuses in the US |
Amount:
Determined by Chapter |
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SEPTEMBER
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Hellenic College Holy Cross Scholarship Fund
Exaltation of the Holy Cross Provides tutition scholarships to worthy students |
Amount:
Determined by Chapter |
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SEPTEMBER
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Retired Clergy and Widowed Presbyteras (RCP)
Provides financial support to retired clergy and widowed presbyteras |
Amount:
Determined by Chapter |
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OCTOBER
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National Philoptochos Emergency Fund
Enables Philoptochos to respond immediately to national or international disasters
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Amount:
Determined by Chapter |
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NOVEMBER
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ECUMENICAL PATRIARCHATE
Feast Day of Saints Cosmas and Damianos Benefits the philanthropic programs and charities of the Ecumenical Patriarchate |
Amount:
Tray Collection plus $100 from Chapter Treasury |
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NOVEMBER
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Archdiocesan Prsbyters Council and
National Sisterhood of Presbyteras Joint Benevolent Fund Provides short-term support for clergy and their families in a time of crisis |
Amount:
Determined by Chapter |
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DECEMBER
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United Nations Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF)
Benefits the United Nations Children's Emergency Fund |
Amount:
Determined by Chapter |
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DECEMBER
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General Medical Fund
Provides financial recources for individuals in need of assistance not specifically covered by other restricted National Funds or Programs |
Amount:
Determined by Chapter |