The Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society is an army of women whose philanthropic endeavors have helped many both nationally and internationally. They strive to make a difference in the lives of those who are in need.
Below you will find valuable links to learn more and gather resources about the Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society, Inc. Use these resources to develop a Press Kit.
- Click here for the biography of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America
- Click here to access the biography of the V. Rev. Archimandrite of the Ecumenical Throne, Athenagoras Ziliaskopoulos
- Click here to access the biography of Arlene Siavelis Kehl
- History of The Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society, Inc.- 9 Decades of Service
- Children’s Medical Fund Luncheon Grant Distribution
Elements of a Press Kit:
- Biographies of Hierarchs, Officers, and Speakers
- Pertinent Information about the Event
- Press Release, including contact person.
2023
- 19th Biennial Philoptochos Children’s Medical Fund Luncheon Celebrates Unprecedented Success in Philanthropy for Children’s Health, November 13, 2023, Houston, TX
- $25,000 allocated to IOCC to Assist Greece in the Face of Fires and Floods, September 21, 2023, New York, NY
- $10,000 Emergency Funds Allocated to Maui Greek Orthodox Mission and National Philoptochos to Further Help Wildfire Relief, August 21, 2023, New York, NY
- Philoptochos Contributes $250K Turkey Earthquake Relief Efforts in Collaboration with GOA and IOCC, July 21, 2023, New York, NY
- National Philoptochos Approved $50,000 in Emergency Funding in Response to the Devastating Earthquake in Turkey and Syria, February 9, 2023, New York, NY
2022
- His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America Appoints the 2022-2024 Executive Board of the National Philoptochos Society, Inc., November 1, 2022, New York, NY
- National Philoptochos Greets His Beatitude Patriarch Theodoros II to America with a Welcome Breakfast, October 7, 2022, New York, NY
- National Philoptochos Approved $50,000 in Emergency Funding in response to the Catastrophic Fire at Balukli Hospital in Constantinople, August 05, 2022, New York, NY
- National Philoptochos Convention Joins in Unity with the Archdiocese for a Historic Week, July 22, 2022, New York, NY
- National Philoptochos Provides Significant Ukrainian Relief to Refugee Mothers and Children, June 7, 2022, New York, NY
- Philoptochos Convention Highlights, May 19, 2022, New York, NY
- Paschal Message from National President Arlene Siavelis Kehl, New York, NY April 22, 2022
- Philoptochos Launches Ukraine Relief Fund, March 4, 2022, New York, NY
- National Philoptochos Enthusiastically Announces Convention Chair and Co-Chairs, February 15, 2022, New York, NY
2021
- Philoptochos Gives Hope to Tornado Victims, December 14, 2021, New York, NY
- 18th National Philoptochos Children’s Medical Fund Luncheon Hosted by Metropolis of Detroit Philoptochos Soars to New Heights, November 9, 2021, New York, NY
- The National Philoptochos Society Distributes $40K to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America for the Greece Fires Relief Fund, August 27, 2021, New York, NY
- Philoptochos Becomes a Founding Member of the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew Foundation, June 28, 2021, New York, NY
- The National Philoptochos Executive Board Promotes Amy Kalogeropoulos to Director, April 26, 2021, New York, NY
- Stella Xikis Retires After 30 Years of Service, April 12, 2021, New York, NY
- V. Rev. Archimandrite of the Ecumenical Throne, Athenagoras Ziliaskopoulos was Appointed Spiritual Advisor, March 18, 2021, New York, NY
- $14,000 Distributed for Texas Crisis Support, February 24, 2021, New York, NY
2020
- National Philoptochos Society Donates $10,000 to the Clergy Pension Fund, November 2, 2020, NY, NY
- Archbishop Elpidophoros of America Appoints the 2020-2022 Executive Board, October 19, 2020, NY, NY
- Nine Decades Since Its Founding Philoptochos Continues to Fulfill Its Mission, July 29,2020, NY, NY
- National Philoptochos Disburses $275,000 to Hellenic College/Holy Cross School of Theology, June 12, 2020, NY, NY
- Philoptochos Cares. Stop The Spread. Stay Home Instead. #MaskOn, April 11, 2020, New York, NY
- Kids In Need has Paired Up With BIC® To Donate 1 Million Pencils, April 10, 2020, New York, NY
- An Immediate Disbursement of $50,000 Approved in Response to COVID-19, March 24, 2020, New York, NY
- National Philoptochos Announces Young Philanthropist Award, February 5, 2020, New York, NY
- National Philoptochos Approves Disbursements of $486,866 in January 2020, New York, NY
2019