Saint Demetrios Ladies Philoptochos Society

ABOUT

Established in the Fall of 2024, our Philoptochos chapter is just beginning its journey! While we’ve already supported national initiatives, we’re especially excited to grow our impact locally and serve those in need right here in our community. 

The Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society is the fundraising arm of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese in America.  The Philoptochos mission statement:

  • 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;
  • 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 NEWS

Our chapter took a short break to get organized with the new Board and bring forth new initiatives. We're happy to share:
1. Partnership with St.Olaf's Food Pantry (Norge, VA) The pantry provides food and other essential needs to anyone in need and supports hundreds of families per month, no qualifying.  For more information, please visit their website here https://www.stolaf.cc/food-pantry. The program will kick off in September, please see the Flyer for more details. All contributions are deeply appreciated!
 
2. Autumn Splendor Vendor Fair is going to be an exciting event with over 50 vendors and will feature desserts made by the Ladies of St Demetrios group and Gyros will be made as well. Please support by attending the event!
 
3. Operation Classroom - The mission of this initiative is to assist and offer support and resources to teachers and students in underserved or underfunded in our community. Stay tuned as we are in the process of adoping a school for the 2025-2026 School Year. Thank you.
 
 

 

MEMBERSHIP

All Orthodox Christians of St. Demetrios to participate in the Philoptochos Ministry.  Ladies can participate as active voting members and we welcome our Orthodox brothers in the Lord as associate members.

​“I was hungry and you fed Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me.” (Matt. 25:35-40).

The Philoptochos strives to obey the command of our Lord to help those in need. Thank you for your support!