Philoptochos:
Philanthropy, Fellowship, Faith in Action
Our Mission
"To aid the poor, the destitute, the hungry, the aged, the sick, the unemployed, the orphaned, the imprisoned, the widowed, the handicapped, the victims of disasters, to undertake the burial of the impoverished person and to offer assistance to anyone who may need the help of the Church..."
Visit our National Philoptochos website for more information.
For more information or questions about our local chapter, contact Lilly Kyrios
Calendar of Events
Mark you calendar and check back often. We are always adding more events and details! You can also follow us on FB for reminders and additional information. Love Thy Neighbor is our local effort each month to make a difference in our city and open to all.
| August |
Love Thy Neighbor - Mt Healthy ELC Back to School Collection We're helping Mt Healthy ELC with much needed Back-to-School Supplies. We will be collecting new preschool school items by the coat closet between the large and small hall. Helpful items: Kids Backpacks, Pocket Folders, Crayons, Markers, Beginner Pencils, Glue Sticks, Washable Paints, Blunt Scissors, Play Dough, Wipes, Tissues, Preschool Recess Games and Gym Supplies. Monetary donations can be made online or given to Lilly Kyrios, Joyce Papathanas or Stef Diaz. |
| September |
FOCUS Cincinnati |
| Sunday, September 14, Noon |
General Meeting in the Small Hall |
| Tuesday, September 23 |
FOCUS Cincinnati - Contact Lilly Kyrios to sign up to prepare or serve the meal to our neighbors. Meal Prep is 2-3:30pm and Meal Service 3:30-7:30. |
| Saturday, October 4 |
Love Thy Neighbor - Alzheimer's Walk We're raising awareness and funds for the fight to end Alzheimer's. Join or donate to our HTSN Greek Orthodox Team. Bring your friends and family and come walk all together. Register to walk or donate here or visit our table at coffee hour. |
| Thursday, October 2 & 9 (tentatively), 9am |
Sweet Treats Baklava Assembly, 9am-3pm - Many hands make light work! Nonmembers welcome! We're making 75 pans for our sale, First Responders and for Visiting Angel to take to our sweet seniors. |
| Saturday, October 11 |
America's River Roots Festival/Cruise - Join us for brunch on the Mary Miller Riverboat while cruising the Ohio River from 10:00-11:30am. The cost of the brunch and cruise is $69 in advance. We have a few tickets remaining! Purchase your tickets here or contact us to purchase tickets or with any questions.
Lilly Kyrios at 513-218-2105
Eleni Kyrios at 513-290-5638 Keke Sansalone at 513-309-8414 |
| Sunday, October 12, Noon |
General Meeting in the Small Hall |
| Wednesday, October 15, Noon |
Sweet Treats Pasta Flora - We're changing it up this year and plan to assemble in the afternoon right after the dough is made. Please join us at noon or after to assemble our fruity Pasta Flora. We need help rolling out the dough, spreading the jam and laying out the lattice. There's a job for everyone! |
| November |
Love Thy Neighbor - Winton Woods First Grade Gift Bags & Operation Ramp It Up for Veterans |
| Monday, November 10 |
Greek Sweet Treats Bake Sale Online Orders Open - Timed just right for the holidays! Impress your guests, be the ultimate gift-giver, or simply indulge yourself for the holidays....so many reasons to purchase our Greek treats. From baklava and jam-filled pasta floras to spanakopita, our treats will be the perfect addition to your holiday festivities. Online ordering begins Tuesday, November 10 and orders may be picked up on Friday December 12th from 9am-6pm or Saturday, December 13th from 9am-1pm. Check out our treats and order online!
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| Sunday, November, 9. Noon |
Honoring our Veterans - We'll host coffee hour and collect donations for Operation Ramp It Up, a local nonprofit who provide and install access ramps for veterans all over the country. Winton Woods First Grade Gift Bags - During our general meeting, we'll be filling holiday gift bags for the 1st graders at Winton Woods. |
| Thursday, November 13, 9am |
Sweet Treats Koulourakia - Join us to help roll and twist up these butter cookies. |
| December |
Love Thy Neighbor - Sweet Treats to Sweet Seniors & First Responders |
| Thursday, December 4 |
Sweet Treats Melomakarona & Kourambiethes - We need help, dipping, sugaring and cupping. Help us get this these tasks completed and enjoy some fellowship. |
| Friday, December 5 |
St Nicholas Reception following St Nicholas Vespers |
| December 8-11 |
Sweet Treat Packaging and Preparations - All hands are needed to cup and package our many treats. Watch your email for additional communications. |
| December 12-13 |
Greek Sweet Treats Bake Pick up & Sale - Sign up to volunteer! (Link to come) Timed just right for the holidays! Impress your guests, be the ultimate gift-giver, or simply indulge yourself for the holidays....so many reasons to purchase our Greek treats. From baklava and jam-filled pasta floras to spanakopita, our treats will be the perfect addition to your holiday festivities. Orders may be picked up on Friday December 12th from 9am-6pm or Saturday, December 13th from 9am-1pm. Check out our treats and order online!
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| January |
Love Thy Neighbor - Womens' Winter Accessories |
| Sunday, January 11 |
Vasilopita Luncheon & Bake Sale to celebrate St Basil and benefit our Archdiocese Youth Programs |
| February |
Love Thy Neighbor |
| Sunday, February 8 |
General Meeting in the Small Hall |
| March |
Love Thy Neighbor - Basketball Challenges for Cincinnati Youth Collaborative |
| Sunday March 8 |
General Meeting in the Small Hall |
| April |
Love Thy Neighbor - Sweet Cheeks Diaper Drive |
| Sunday, April 5 |
Palm Sunday Luncheon |
| Thursday, April 8 & 9 |
Egg Dyeing |
| May |
Love Thy Neighbor - Our Daily Bread Sandwiches |
| Sunday, May 31 |
Pentecost Coffee Hour |
Helping our Communities
Philoptochos strives to help near and far. From hurricanes to earthquakes to wild fires, check out the impact our National Philoptochos makes each month.
Love Thy Neighbor
Love Thy Neighbor is our local effort each month to make a difference in our city. Each month is inspired by a passion of one of our members. See our previous efforts since we began the program in 2022.
2025
- City Gospel Mission Womens' Winter Accessories
- Cincinnati Youth Collaborative- With the help of our own UC Basketball star, Sofia Gritzali, we raised funds for Saturday Hoops.
- Sweet Cheek Diaper Drive
- Our Daily Bread Sandwiches
- Mt Healthy ELC Teacher Appreciation
- Cincinnati Cancer Advisors Donation
To come:
- Mt Healthy - Back-to-School Supplies were collected to help our neighbors at Mt Healthy ELC.
- FOCUS Cincinnati Meal Service & Donation
- Alzheimer's Awareness & Walk - Our Greek Team walked and raised funds for this disease affecting so many.
- Operation Ramp It Up Donation to provide mobility veterans or their family member by installing aluminum wheelchair ramps.
- Winton Woods South Camps - Holiday Gift Bags for 265 1st Graders
- First Responders & Shut-In Seniors - We love sharing our Greek Sweet Treats with the First Responders in our neighborhoods.
2024
- City Gospel Mission - In addition to serving dinner 4x a year, we collected much needed toiletries.
- Cincinnati Youth Collaborative - With the help of our own UC Basketball star, Sofia Gritzali, we raised funds Saturday Hoops.
- Mt Healthy - Back-to-School Supplies were collected to help our neighbors at Mt Healthy ELC.
- Sweet Cheek Diaper Collection
- FOCUS Donation
- Mt Healthy EC Back to School Collection
- Alzheimer's Awareness & Walk - Our Greek Team walked and raised funds for this disease affecting so many.
- Winton Woods South Camps - Holiday Gift Bags for 265 Winton Woods South Campus 1st Graders
- First Responders & Shut-In Seniors - We love sharing our Greek Sweet Treats with our First Responders in our neighborhoods.