Chapter 5021 - Agia Elpis
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral
Charlotte, NC
Project Details: Families Forward Charlotte, April 8, 2024, Charlotte, NC
In a display of community spirit, our Chapter's members met on Monday, April 8, 2024, to participate in the Families Forward Weekend Food Packs Program. With a team of 13 volunteers, we made a difference in the lives of Title I school students, ensuring they have access to adequate food during weekends and holidays.
The Families Forward Weekend Food Packs Program is an essential initiative aimed at combating hunger among at-risk children. As part of our national commitment to Feed the Hungry, our Chapter contributed $1000 to supply the backpacks that our volunteers filled with child-friendly food items. Each pack serves as a lifeline for children who might otherwise face hunger during weekends and holidays.
These backpacks represent more than just a meal; they symbolize the strength of collective action in shaping a brighter future for all. Through their dedication, our member volunteers have reaffirmed that when we come together in service, we can achieve anything.
Project Details: Classroom Central Charlotte, March 12 and April 15, 2024,
During our General Meeting on March 12, 2024, our Chapter hosted Daren Blow, a guest speaker from Classroom Central, who shared their mission of promoting educational equity by supplying teachers and students with essential resources at no cost. Classroom Central plays a crucial role in ensuring all children have access to the school supplies and classroom materials needed to succeed. Inspired by this goal, our Chapter contributed $213 to provide pencil kits, which members assembled as a team-building activity during the General meeting.Our commitment was further demonstrated through an additional donation of $250 and by members volunteering their time at the Classroom Central distribution center on the morning on April 15, 2024. This monetary contribution and volunteering of time reflects our Chapter’s dedication to fostering positive change in the community and reaffirms our commitment to being advocates for educational equality.
Chapter 5059
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church
Fort Myers, Florida
The Annunciation Philoptochos Chapter of Fort Myers, Florida, along with several of our parishioners participated in Go Red Sunday to recognize awareness of heart disease and promote heart health.
I AM F.U.S.E. Project
I AM F.U.S.E. (Free Unashamed Safe and Empowered) is a local non-profit organization fighting human trafficking through prevention, education, community outreach projects, and restoration programs. Their focus is helping human trafficking survivors adopt a mindset of strength, self-worth, and inner beauty.
Monica Nagy (Executive Director), survivor and founder gave her heart-rendering story to our chapter during our April membership meeting. Our chapter decided to take action and help where needed.
With the generosity from members of our Parish, we collected essentials (toothpaste/toothbrush, deodorant, wash cloth, soap, etc.) to assemble 46 hygiene kits for human trafficking victims.
In addition, our chapter gave a monetary donation to I AM F.U.S.E. during our May membership meeting. We will be assisting them with future endeavors as they continue to put an end to human trafficking.
“And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices
God is pleased” – Hebrews 13:16
Spread the Love Project
During the month of April, the Ladies Philoptochos Society of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Fort Myers, Florida, hosted a Spread the Love Peanut Butter & Jelly Drive benefitting the Community Cooperative organization of SW Florida. As a way to give back to the community, our chapter and members of our parish donated 332 pounds of peanut butter and jelly to help feed children in need during the summer.