Sts. Raphael, Nicholas & Irene Philoptochos Charities
Some of our Donations to National Philoptochos
• IOCC – International Orthodox Christian Charities
• OCMC – Orthodox Christian Mission Center
• St. Basil’s Academy
• Hellenic College/Holy Cross Scholarship
• Cancer Fund
• Unicef – United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund
Some of our Donations to Metropolis Philoptochos
• Diakonia Center
• St. Stephens Summer Camp
• Youth Ministry
Some of our Donations to Local Charities
• The Place of Forsyth County – Providing Luncheons
• Hands Across Forsyth – Sponsoring a needy family at Christmas time.
Parish Support
• Our Philoptochos makes itself available to the families of Sts Raphael, Nicholas
& Irene in their time of need.
• Helps to support the building fund through annual Christmas Dance.
• Organize and implement Church activities at Pascha.
• Parish Receptions
For more information please e-mail Anne at annetrainor@bellsouth.net
The Philoptochos Society of Sts. Raphael, Nicholas and Irene Greek Orthodox Church in Cumming, Georgia embodies the principles of a Christian ministry while offering support, assistance and encouragement to all in need.
Philoptochos Board
President - Anne Trainor
1st Vice President – Marie Chapman
2nd Vice President – Barbara Alexiou
Recording Secretary – Gigi Ray
Ginny Kostulakos – Treasurer
Harriet Howell - Assistant Treasurer
Advisor – Margaret Manos
Beth Doulgerakis
Helen McCart
Becky Melts
Pam Powers
Dina Sarandis
Smara Wolff
Philoptochos National 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 my 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.
