The Greek America Foundation is proud to announce the first disbursements totaling $10,000 to support two non-profit organizations doing important charity work in Greece. The donations are part of our #ChildrenOfGreece campaign. HOPEgenesis and METAdrasi each received $5,000 grants, raised through the Greek America Foundation’s #ChildrenOfGreece campaign aiming to raise funds and awareness amongst North […]
Join other friends and supporters of the Greek America Foundation during Memorial Day Weekend in New York City where we will meet, gather, break bread, learn, deliberate and celebrate. In addition to our biannual board of directors meeting, we will host a number of events and plan special experiences for young and old. See below […]
Athanasia Liakopoulos (nee Sotiropoulou) fell asleep peacefully while surrounded by family on January 31, 2019. She was born January 30, 1931 in Apiditsa, a village in Arcadia, located in the Peloponnese. She endured much hardship during her lifetime, specifically the economic and health challenges brought upon during World War II and the German Nazi occupation […]
The Greek America Foundation’s Young Philanthropists Endowment Fund received a $7500 gift from Dr. Marie Bountrogianni, the former Chairman of the board directors of the foundation and Dean at the Chang School at Ryerson University in Toronto. Impressed with the plan and strategy of the young people involved, as well as the sustainability that an […]
The Greek America Foundation is pleased to announce two Semester in Athens Scholarships for study abroad at Hellenic American University for the 2019 Summer and Fall Semesters. The scholarships are part of a new partnership between the Greek America Foundation and Hellenic American University, an institution of American higher education that operates at two campuses […]
The Greek America Foundation is proud to partner with METAdrasi on the Greek island of Chios for our 2019 Summer Service Learning Program which aims to engage North American college students and young professionals in volunteer programs in Greece. Our 2019 program includes a month-long experience volunteering with vulnerable groups, including refugee children and unaccompanied […]
The Greek America Foundation proudly announces the launch of our Project Hope for Greece #ChildrenOfGreece campaign that seeks to raise funds and awareness for specific charities in Greece. Since 2013, with the support of donors throughout the United States and Canada, we’ve raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for worthwhile charities and individuals in Greece. In addition […]
Throughout modern Greek history, children have been among the biggest victims of war, poverty and social unrest. During these extreme moments, the Greek diaspora, particularly in North America, always responded in a resounding way. Today, one in four children in Greece face extreme poverty, making the country the worst place for children in the European […]
Since 2013, with the support of donors throughout the United States and Canada, the Greek America Foundation has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for worthwhile charities and individuals in Greece through our Project Hope for Greece campaign. In addition to numerous beneficiary charities, we’ve rebuilt fishing boats for fisherman, provided tons of food and […]
Our Project Hope for Greece #ChildrenOfGreece campaign aims to raise funds and awareness for six charities in Greece — with your support. We have chosen each of these charities because we support their work, which strives to alleviate challenges faced by the most vulnerable members of Greek society today — the children. In all cases, we shall receive […]
The Greek America Foundation is proud to announce that the Constantine and Patricia Mavroyannis Scholarship recipients for 2018 are Marios Galanis of Stanford University, Georgios Gounaris of the University of Pennsylvania, Elias Kokkas of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Panagiotis Stavropoulos of the University of Toronto and Houri Christina Tarazi of Harvard University. All students […]
The Greek American Foundation proudly shares an announcement that our partners from the Hellenic American Leadership Council in Chicago have launched a disaster relief campaign for the victims of deadly wildfires in Greece that have claimed dozens of lives and reduced entire communities to ashes. We encourage our members and supporters to support efforts by […]
Eight of the continent’s most innovative and successful food and beverage entrepreneurs will come together on the main stage at the Greek America Foundation’s National Innovation Conference in Philadelphia for a panel discussion called “Food 2.0.” Greeks have evolved from immigrant stall-owners in the markets of North American urban centers and pushcart fruit vendors into […]
We’re proud to release the schedule for the 2018 National Innovation Conference, which features an exciting line up of speakers and panels of experts and leaders from various fields. Saturday, May 5, 2018 Temple University Performing Arts Center 1837 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19122 9:30 am: Registration and continental breakfast 10:00 am: Official Opening […]
Happening parallel to our National Innovation Conference on May 5 will be a new feature called “Camp NIC,” with programming targeting the younger members of our community twelve years old and younger. Camp NIC will take place in the lower level of the Temple University Performing Arts Center and will run concurrently with the main […]
An eclectic and impressive gathering of individuals from various walks of life will gather in Philadelphia for the Greek America Foundation’s National Innovation Conference that will take place at the Temple University Performing Arts Center, the historic landmark that was the original building from where the university was founded more than 130 years ago. In […]
The Greek America Foundation proudly presents its National Innovation Conference and Forty Under 40 Awards Weekend in Philadelphia, presented by Mad Dog Technology. The National Innovation Conference (NIC) was created to provide a forum for dynamic speakers who have a great story to share, with audiences thirsty for knowledge and networking. The day unfolds with a series of inspirational […]
The Greek America Foundation has launched a new networking, mentorship, and fundraising initiative for individuals in our community 30 years old and under. The Young Philanthropists initiative will enhance personal and professional growth while instilling a sense of philanthropy and pride in Greek heritage and community. The new group, called the Young Philanthropists, will be […]
The Greek America Foundation is proud to return to Toronto for a second screening of the smash hit Greek film “Worlds Apart”. Following our sold out screenings Toronto several months ago, we’re proud to return for a follow up screening on Sunday, March 4th at Jackman Hall at the Art Gallery of Ontario at 1:30pm. […]
We’re excited to begin planning for our National Innovation Conference and Forty Under 40 Awards Weekend in the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia, PA, May 4-5-6, 2018. The National Innovation Conference (NIC) was created to provide a forum for dynamic speakers who have a great story to share, with audiences thirsty for knowledge and networking. […]
