The Mission of the Philoptochos
The Mission of the Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society, Inc. as stated in the bylaws is:
- to aid the poor, the destitute, the hungry, the aged, the sick, the unemployed, the orphaned, the imprisoned, the widow, the handicapped, the victims of disasters, to undertake the burial of the impoverished persons and to offer assistance to anyone who may need the help of the Church through fund raising efforts; and
- to promote the charitable, benevolent and philanthropic purposes of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, through instructional programs, presentations, lectures, seminars and other educational resources;
- to preserve and perpetuate Orthodox Christian concepts and the Orthodox Christian Family, and through them, to promote the Greek Orthodox Faith and traditions, in accordance with its doctrines, canons, discipline, divine worship, usages and customs;
- to promote the participation in the activities of the Greek Orthodox community, with the cooperation of the Parish Priest and the Parish Council.
Philoptochos
President
Simon Mavrakes
Vice President
Christine Serkin
Secretary
Helen Louka
Corres. Secretary
Mary Vlasuk
Treasurer
Angie Timon
Board Members
Demi Georgiades
Claire Platinitis
Alia Demopoulos
Shirley Cavooris
