2024 National Philoptochos Convention
In Loving Memory of Eula/Kyriaki Carlos In Memory of Tom Ranglas
Arlene Siavelis Kehl and Katherine G. Siavelis
Leadership 100
Scott Dale
Park West Foundation Albert & Mitsie Scaglione
The Metropoulos Family Foundation
Metropolis of San Francisco Philoptochos
Anonymous
Jeannie & Gerry Ranglas
Sarah Sladek has been referred to as a social equity expert and recognized as a
Embark on a transformative journey with Maria Baltazzi, an Emmy-winning TV producer, wellbeing teacher, and
Vas Priebe is a longtime educator of the body, combining her experience as a competitive
Rev. Archdeacon Paul Zaharas, from Cheyenne, Wyoming, holds a B.S. in Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Dn. Marek has over 20 years of experience in youth ministry, including 17 years at
Eva Konstantakos serves as the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries (Y2AM) for the
Demetrios S. Katos, President of Hellenic College Holy Cross (HCHC), brings 25 years of higher
Anna Vedouras is a second-generation Philoptochos Board member with a strong commitment to service. She
A native of St. Louis, Fr. Harry grew up at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church.
Paulette Geanacopoulos aids Orthodox Christians across the USA to address the many human service and
There are 53 million unpaid family caregivers currently in the United States caring for a loved one of any age who is elderly, physically or developmentally disabled, or suffering from a life-threatening condition. Traditionally, family caregivers are women, some of whom are in the ‘sandwich generation.’ They provide over 25 hours of care per week, typically for four to five years, and on average their out-of-pocket costs annually total over $7,200 on household, medical and other costs related to caring for their loved one.
Today, a significant number of Philoptochos members are or were caregivers, and others likely will become one. As more and more people are living longer, others will need caregiving themselves in the future. Because there is no “playbook” or “blueprint” for caregiving, we present this program because we believe that information leading to action is power.
The National Philoptochos Convention culminated in a remarkable display of community service and intergenerational collaboration as Philoptochos and the Young Adult League (YAL) united for the Diakonia Project. This “syndiakonia” (joint-Diakonia) benefited Your Safe Place and San Diego Rescue Mission, two exceptional programs in San Diego.
On July 4th, Philoptochos and YAL delegates assembled 1,500 care packages for survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence, abuse, and homelessness. This hands-on initiative highlighted Philoptochos’ unwavering commitment to charitable action and dedication to nurturing connections with the next generation. Members of Philoptochos demonstrated deep mentorship and kinship with YAL participants, who shared the focus on aiding those in need.
The partnership between Philoptochos and YAL extends beyond this project, aiming to forge a lasting connection between our church’s various ministries. This collaboration strengthens our community outreach and enhances all involved’s spiritual and personal growth. Looking ahead, National Philoptochos eagerly anticipates continued collaboration with YAL, recognizing its role in shaping the future of philanthropy within the church and expanding the Army of Agape.
By embracing the past, present, and future, Philoptochos reaffirms its commitment to serving communities and supporting those in need. Through ongoing collaboration with YAL and other community partners, we strive to broaden our impact and uphold our mission of compassion and service. In Christ, We are One!
Celebrate with us at the AGAPE Awards as we honor the remarkable contributions of Philoptochos chapters across the nation! This video showcases the exceptional achievements and dedicated efforts of these chapters in their service to the community. The AGAPE Awards recognize the spirit of compassion, innovation, and excellence that drives Philoptochos members to make a significant impact. Watch as we highlight their inspiring work and celebrate the collective efforts that embody the true essence of AGAPE—love and selfless service. Don’t miss this heartfelt tribute to the incredible accomplishments of Philoptochos chapters nationwide!
Holy Trinity Philoptochos, Columbia, SC
Metropolis of Atlanta
St. George Philoptochos, Lynn, MA
Metropolis of Boston
St. Demetrios Philoptochos, Libertyville, SC
Metropolis of Chicago
St. Catherine’s Philoptochos, Holy Resurrection, Brookville, NY
Direct Archdiocesan District
Holy Trinity Cathedral & Prophet Elias Philoptochos, Greater Salt Lake City, UT
Metropolis of Denver
Holy Trinity Philoptochos, Fort Wayne, IN
Metropolis of Detroit
St. Katherine Philoptochos, Falls Church, VA
Metropolis of New Jersey
St. Xenia Philoptochos, Sts. Constantine & Helen, Reading, PA
Metropolis of Pittsburgh
St. John the Baptist Philoptochos, Anaheim, CA
Metropolis of San Francisco
Inspiring Women, Impacting the World
Minutes: 07.03.2024
Every sponsor acknowledged.
Every sponsor acknowledged.
AHEPA and more
AHEPA Automotive District #10 funded by the LazarosKircos/OMEGA Chapter #371 Charitable FundPhilippa & Peter CondakesGreek Orthodox Church ofthe Holy Cross
Archangel Michael Philoptochos, St. George Cathedral Philoptochos, And more
Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox ChurchPhiloptochos, Port Washington, NYPhiloptochos of St. George Cathedral,Springfield, MASaint Sophia Cathedral of Washington D.C.PhiloptochosBessie Ziozis
Honoring Metropolis of Chicago and Greek Orthodox Philoptochos Societies
Metropolis o fChicago PhiloptochosBill & Terri KuchulisArchangel Michael Greek Orthodox ChurchPhiloptochos, Port Washington, NYGreek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos,Chapter #5052 Miami, FL
Archdiocesan and Metropolis Philoptochos Societies
Archdiocesan District PhiloptochosMetropolis of Detroit PhiloptochosMetropolis of Pittsburgh Philoptochos
Metropolis of Philoptochos Societies
Metropolis of Atlanta PhiloptochosMetropolis of Chicago PhiloptochosMetropolis of Denver PhiloptochosMetropolis of New Jersey Philoptochos
Every sponsor acknowledged.
Every sponsor acknowledged.
Honoring Georgia Vlitas and Friend
Georgia VlitasSharon J. WhitmanMargaret YatesBillie T. Zumo
Honoring Transfiguration Church and Philoptochos Members
Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, Lowell, MAHelen TsarwhasEvelyn TsiadasKalli TsitsipasTulsa Holy Trinity Philoptochos Chapter 8025Marilyn TzakisJulie VagelosEvanthia ValassiadesRosalea Velis-Drivas
St. Nicholas Philoptochos, St. Louis and more
St. Nicholas Philoptochos, St. Louis, MOSt.Vasilios Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos,Peabody, MASt.Xenia Philoptochos Society, Reading, PASts.Constantine and Helen Philoptochos Society “Elpis”Cambridge,
Celebrating St. Nicholas and St. Luke Philoptochos Societies
St. Luke Greek Orthodox Church Philoptochos ofColumbia, MOSt. Mary’s Philoptochos Society, Minneapolis, MNSt. Nicholas Cathedral Philoptochos Pittsburgh, PASt. Nicholas Ladies
Honoring St. Irene and St. John Philoptochos Societies
St. Irene’s Ladies Philoptochos Society, The Greek OrthodoxChurch ofthe Holy Trinity,Charleston, SCSt. John Church Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos ofYoungstown, OHSt.
Celebrating St. George and St. Helen Philoptochos Societies
St. George Philoptochos Society of Schererville, INSt. Haralambos Ladies Philoptochos,Canton OHSt. Helen Philoptochos #1095, Sts.Constantine & Helen,Newport News,VASt. Helen Women’s
Celebrating St. George and St. Elizabeth Philoptochos Societies
St. Elizabeth Greek Orthodox Church, Gainesville, FLChapter 5038St. George Church Greek Ladies Philoptochos Society,Centerville, MASt. George Church, Bakersfield,CASt. George Greek
Honoring St. Catherine and St. Demetrios Philoptochos Societies
St.Catherine Philoptochos,Carlisle, PASt.Catherine’s Philoptochos Soc., Somerville, MASt.Christopher Hellenic Orthodox Church, Peachtree City, GASt.Constantine & Helen Philoptochos – Wauwatosa WisconsinSt. Demetrios
Celebrating St. Barbara and St. Catherine Philoptochos Societies
St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society, SantaBarbara,CASt. Basil Ladies Philoptochos Society, San Jose,CASt. Basil Philoptochos,Chicago, ILSt.Catherine Greek Orthodox Ladies
Honoring St. Barbara and Other Philoptochos Societies Nationwide
St.Andrew Philoptochos Society, South Bend, INSt.Anna’s Philoptochos at Cathedral of St. Paul, Hempstead, NYSt.Athanasios Greek Orthodox Church, Paramus, NJSt. Barbara
Celebrating Philoptochos Members and Societies
Irene K. SellasMaria SkiadasVickie SofianopoulosJoanna SpahisDimitra SpiliotisDiane StamatopulosJoanne StavrakasSt.Anastasia Philoptochos, Mansfield, MASt.Andrew Ladies Philoptochos, Randolph, NJ
Honoring Philoptochos Societies and Community Contributors
Stella PoresDawn PsarellisWilliam RockwellSaint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church of Seattle, WASaint Spyridon Philoptochos – LovelandCOSaints Nicholas Constantine and Helen Philoptochos
Celebrating Philoptochos Societies and Supporters Nationwide
Dena PavlopoulosPhiloptochos Annunciation Akron Greek Orthodox ChurchPhiloptochos Chapter “Panagia”, Burlington,VTPhiloptochos Ladies Society of St. Demetrios, Libertyville, ILPhiloptochos of Assumption Greek
Honoring Contributions and Philoptochos Societies
“In Memory of Presbytera Toula Mekras”Aspasia M. MelisEffie MoraitakisNativity ofthe Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church, Plymouth, MINativity of Christ Church
Recognizing Ladies Philoptochos Societies Across the U.S.
Ladies Philoptochos #6045,Clarksburg, WVLadies Philoptochos Annunciation Dayton, OHLadies Philoptochos of Holy Trinity GOC-Ambridge, PALadies Philoptochos of Holy Trinity SpokaneLadies Philoptochos
Honoring Philoptochos Supporters and Societies
Helena Papadopoulos JohnsonAthena KalyvasEfthalia KatosKathleen KatrakisEvangeline KikkinosKismis Tis Theotokou, St.Augustine, FLMaria & Mary Anna KokkinakisRose KoulourisLadies GOPL Philoptochos Society, Dulles,VA
Celebrating Holy Trinity Philoptochos Societies Nationwide
Holy Trinity Church Philoptochos Society, Schiller Park, ILHoly Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral Philoptochos, Portland, ORHoly Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral,Camphill, PAHoly
Honoring Philoptochos and Greek Orthodox Communities Across the U.S.
Eleni GugliottaMary Zafiris & Lizabeth HaskosHellenic Orthodox Community of Astoria,Astoria, NYHoly Apostles Orthodox Christian Church of Cheyenne, WYHoly Cross Greek
Recognizing Greek Ladies Philoptochos Societies Across the U.S.
Greek Ladies Philoptochos Society Elpis – New Orleans, LAGreek Ladies Philoptochos,Aliquippa, PAGreek Orthodox Church of Annunciation, Rochester, NYGreek Orthodox Ladies
Honoring Elpis Philoptochos and Greek Ladies Philoptochos
Elpis Philoptochos Chapter 7041, Memphis,TNElpis Philoptochos Society, Memphis, TNSophia EvrigenisIrene FotosDebbie and John GeorgeDianna George and Christina GeorgePat GerbanasPatricia GogosGreek
Celebrating Daughters of Penelope and Philoptochos Contributions
Daughters of Penelope Automotive District #10 Ann Arbor, MIElizabeth DeligannasMrs. Emmanuel (Helen) DemosDespina Ioannidis DenneTheone DickosDormition of the Theotokos Ladies
Recognizing Assumption and Athena Philoptochos Societies
Assumption Ladies Philoptochos Society, Grand Blanc, MIAssumption Philoptochos,Chicago, ILAthena Philoptochos Society, St. George Greek OrthodoxChurch, Fresno,CAMrs. Demetria BakrisChurch of the
Honoring Annunciation and Assumption Philoptochos Societies
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Brockton, MAAnnunciation Greek Orthodox, Mobile,ALAnnunciation Ladies Philoptochos Chapter 2070 – Milwaukee, WIAnnunciation ofthe Virgin Mary –
Celebrating Annunciation Philoptochos Societies Across the U.S.
All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, Weirton, WVMaria AntonakasAnnunciation Cathedral Philoptochos Society, Detroit, MIAnnunciation Cathedral,Columbus, OHAnnunciation Church, Muskegon, MIAnnunciation Greek Orthodox
Every sponsor acknowledged.
Every sponsor acknowledged.
Constantine and Helen, Sts. Anargyroi, and More
Sts Constantine and Helen Greek OrthodoxChurch, Westland, MISts.Anargyroi Philoptochos, Hamilton, NJSts.Constantine & Helen Chapter 4026,Vallejo,CAFrancine TagueTransfiguration Greek Orthodox Church,Lowell, MA
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church & Philoptochos Society and more
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church & Philoptochos Society,Jamestown, NYSt. Nicholas Philoptochos Society Ann Arbor #7007St. Nicholas Philoptochos St. Louis MO
Honoring Philoptochos Societies Across the U.S.
St.Anthony Philoptochos, St.Anthony Church, Reno, NVSt. Basil Greek Orthodox Church of San Juan Capistrano,CASt. Demetrios Elmhurst PhiloptochosSt. Demetrios Philoptochos, Jamaica,
Honoring Philoptochos Societies Nationwide
Philoptochos St. Irene of St. Demetrios Union, NJProphet Elias Greek Orthodox Church St. Irene PhiloptochosSociety, San Bernadino,CAThomas and Mary PruittAnna
Celebrating Philoptochos Chapters and Community Supporters
Paul LountzisDr.Ann Wolfe & Todd MillerHelen NicozisisPanaghia ofIsland Park Ladies SocietyElaine and Nicholas PappasMatina & Chris PappasPhiloptochos Chapter 4011, Modesto,CAPhiloptochos
Honoring Philoptochos Societies and Supporters
Ladies of Philoptochos ChattanoogaLadies Philoptochos Nausica, Elkins Park, PALadies Philoptochos Society of Holy Trinity Church, NewRochelle, NYLadies Philoptochos Society, Holy
Recognizing Philoptochos Societies and Supportive Community Members
Good Samaritan Philoptochos Society,Annunciation Church,Cranston, RIHoly Trinity Cathedral of Phoenix,AZHoly Trinity Greek Ladies Philoptochos Society -Asheville, NCHoly Trinity Greek Orthodox
Celebrating Assumption Philoptochos Society and Community Supporters
Assumption Ladies Philoptochos Society, St.Clare Shores, MIJohn & Stella BakerDr. & Mrs. George BakrisHellena KarnezosChronesHon. Steven and StaciaCounelisMari Lou P.
Honoring Philoptochos Societies from Across the Nation
All Saints Greek Orthodox Philoptochos Society Canonsburg, PAAnnunciation Church, Little Rock,ARAnnunciation Philoptochos,Atlanta, GAAnunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral of New England LadiesPhiloptochos
Every sponsor acknowledged.
Every sponsor acknowledged.
Acknowledging Holy Trinity Philoptochos Society and Community Contributions
The Ladies Philoptochos Society of HolyTrinity Greek Orthodox Church, Westfield, NJMrs. ThomasChrissie & Demo ZepposElaine Zetes
Recognizing Philoptochos Societies and Their Community Impact
St. Philothea Philoptochos Society The GreekOrthodox Cathedral of St. John the Theologian,Tenafly, NJSt. Sophia Philoptochos, Elgin ILSts. Constantine & Helen
Honoring Philoptochos Societies and Chapters Across the Country
St. Andrews Womens Philoptochos Society,Chicago, ILSt. Demetrios of Rocky RiverSt. George Greek Orthodox Ladies PhiloptochosSociety, West Hartford, CTSt. Irene Ladies
Celebrating Contributions from Philoptochos Societies and Community Members
Philoptochos Society of St. John the Baptist GOCAnaheim, CATed & Stephanie PoplosChristine PsefteasSaint Demetrios Ladies Philoptochos Society,Chicago, ILSaint Helen’s Philoptochos,
Saluting Philoptochos Society Contributions and Honoring Memory
Ladies Philoptochos Society of Saint Nicholas,Flushing, NYDrs. Maria & Anthony LimberakisThanos Association of LimnosMary LoftonDennis K. Dickos, MDIn Memory of
Honoring Philoptochos Societies and Community Members
Holy Trinity Ladies Philoptochos of Hicksville, NYHoly Trinity Philoptochos Society (San Francisco)In Memory of Rev. Fr. George L. PapadeasMarilyn JemasCynthia
Celebrating Philoptochos Chapters Across the Nation
Maria Logus, Esq.Athina & Leonidas GiakoumisGreek Orthodox Cathedral of St. Paul, Hempstead, NYGreek Orthodox Ladies Philoptocos Society of St. Luke,Broomall,
Honoring Contributions from Dedicated Community Members
Patricia & Demetria AleckPuritan BakeryDr. Maria Michell CarasSt. Demetrios Weston – St. Christine ChapterJohn and Carrie ColisHelen J. CoukoulisJoanne CoxDr.
Agape Chapter Ladies Philoptochos and more
#4016 Saint Katherine Ladies Philoptochos Society,Redondo Beach, CAAgape Chapter Ladies Philoptochos – Raleigh, NCAgia Elpis Chapter, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Charlotte,
Every sponsor acknowledged.
Every sponsor acknowledged.
Cyndy & Ed Maletis “In Honor of Jeannie &Gerry Ranglas”, and more
Cyndy & Ed Maletis “In Honor of Jeannie & Gerry Ranglas”Saint Mark Philoptochos, Boca Raton, FLJoyce SpanakisSt. Catherine’s Philoptochos, Brookville,
Honoring Contributions from Holy Cross Philoptochos and Esteemed Community Member
Holy Cross Philoptochos – PittsburghChris KailasAnita B. KartalopoulosJohn MaletisTed ManiatakosMetropolis of Boston PhiloptochosMetropolis of Boston PhiloptochosHelen Psaras
Greek Orthodox Community Honoring Tradition and Faith
Elaine & Jeffrey AllenAnnunciation Cathedral of San Francisco, CAAssumption Philoptochos Chapter 4009 Omonia Long Beach, CAMarian and Spyros CatechisMr. and
Every sponsor acknowledged.
Every sponsor acknowledged.
Recognizing Philoptochos Societies in California
Archdiocesan Cathedral Philoptochos SocietyArchdiocesan District PhiloptochosGreek Orthodox Philoptochos Society of Saint Sophia Cathedral, LosAngeles,CAGreek Orthodox Philoptochos Society of St Sophia
Every sponsor acknowledged.
Every sponsor acknowledged.
Leadership 100
Scott DaleLeadership 100
Anonymous
AnonymousMetropolis of San Francisco PhiloptochosThe Metropoulos Family FoundationPark West Foundation Albert & Mitsie Scaglione
Jeannie & Gerry Ranglas
Jeannie & Gerry Ranglas
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