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 Vivian Kaporales.
Calendar of Events
Check back often. We are always adding more events and details!
| March |
Love Thy Neighbor - Spring Cleaning Clothing Collection - We will be collecting clean, gently used clothing for donation to Matthew 25. |
| Sun, March 12, after Liturgy |
Monthly Meeting in the Small Hall. Please pay your 2023 dues if you have not already. |
| Tues, March 14, 6:30-7:30pm |
City Gospel Mission - Servers Needed! Sign up here. Location and parking details available on Sign-up Genius. You do not need to be in Philoptochos to volunteer! If you are a first time volunteer, please fill out City Gospel Missions form. This is only needed one-time for new volunteers. |
| Sat, April 1, 9-11:30am |
Love Thy Neighbor is Feeding our Neighbors with 2 activities this month! - Join us at Freestore Foodbank. We'll be packing Power Packs, food bags for students and food sorting! You do not need to be in Philoptochos. Everyone is welcome but children must be at least 8 years old to participate. Advanced registration here and click on "Holy Trinity - Ladies Society" to join our group. |
| Sun, April 2, after Liturgy |
Monthly Meeting in the Small Hall. Join us for our second Love Thy Neighbor activity, Feeding our Neighbors in our community. Bring 3 dozen Koulourakia cookies and we will be packaging them up for our Senior Shut-ins. |
| Sun, April 9, after Liturgy |
Palm Sunday Luncheon |
| Sat, April 13, 9am |
Egg Dyeing |
| Fri, April 21, after Liturgy |
Zoodochos Peghe Refreshments |
| Sat, April 22 |
Metropolis Luncheon in Troy, MI |
| May TBD |
Watch for more information about our next social gathering |
| Tues, May 9, 6:30-7:30pm |
City Gospel Mission - Servers Needed! Sign up here. Location and parking details available on Sign-up Genius. You do not need to be in Philoptochos to volunteer! If you are a first time volunteer, please fill out City Gospel Missions form. This is only needed one-time for new volunteers. |
| Sat, May 13 |
Mother's Day Luncheon in Dayton, OH |
| Sun, May 14, after Liturgy |
Monthly Meeting and Elections |
| June |
Love Thy Neighbor - Panegyri Pitch-In - It takes many hands to make the Panegyri a success. Please share the load and volunteer before, during and after. |
| Sun, June 4, after Liturgy |
Pentecost Refreshments |
| Tues, July 11, 6:30-7:30pm |
City Gospel Mission - Servers Needed! Sign up here. Location and parking details available on Sign-up Genius. You do not need to be in Philoptochos to volunteer! If you are a first time volunteer, please fill out City Gospel Missions form. This is only needed one-time for new volunteers. |
| August |
Love Thy Neighbor - Back to School Collection |
| Tues, Sept 12, 6:30-7:30pm |
City Gospel Mission - Servers Needed! Sign up here. Location and parking details available on Sign-up Genius. You do not need to be in Philoptochos to volunteer! If you are a first time volunteer, please fill out City Gospel Missions form. This is only needed one-time for new volunteers. |
| Sat, Oct 7 |
Love Thy Neighbor - Alzheimer's Walk |
| November |
Love Thy Neighbor - Christmas Stockings |
| Tues, Nov 14, 6:30-7:30pm |
City Gospel Mission - Servers Needed! Sign up here. Location and parking details available on Sign-up Genius. You do not need to be in Philoptochos to volunteer! If you are a first time volunteer, please fill out City Gospel Missions form. This is only needed one-time for new volunteers. |
| December |
Love Thy Neighbor - Sweet Treats to Senior Shut-ins & First Responders |
| Fri & Sat, Dec 8 & 9 |
Sweet Treats Bake Sale |
Helping our Communities
Philoptochos strives to help near and far. From hurricanes in Louisiana, earthquakes in Haiti to international COVID Vaccine distributions, check out the impact our National Philoptochos makes each month.
DONATE HERE: National Philoptochos Ukraine Relief Fund
Love Thy Neighbor 2022
Our local effort each month to make a difference. Each month is inspired by a passion of one of our members.
- January - City Gospel Mission - In addition to serving dinner every other month, we collected clothes and toiletries.
- February - Heart Health - We provided information and created awareness for Women's Heart Health.
- March - March Madness - We purchased basketballs for underserved youth organization
- April - Love Our Earth - Along with a group of our young adults and Keep Cincinnati Beautiful, we helped clean up a lot in Avondale to make way for a new playground.
- May - Baby Baby Baby - We collected baby items.
- June - Panegyri Pitch-In - We all stepped up to help with our annual Greek Festival.
- July - Brighton House Rehabilitation & Nursing Center - We brightened up and gave a little TLC to their community garden.
- August - Back to School Collection - In addition to the boxes of school supplies, we collected $1500 for Mt Healthy Early Childhood.
- September - Healthy Harvest - We demonstrated how to make a fresh, healthy Greek style salad, discussed healthy eating and we shared a meal with these women showing we care.
- October - Alzheimer's Walk & Awareness - On October 1 we raised monies and showed our support at this family friendly walk.
- November - Queen City Books - We'll be collecting new and gently used books for grades K-6.
- December - Our Visiting Angels - We'll deliver sweet treats to some of those from favorite generation as well at to First Responders.
Additional Local Non-Profits: Bethany House, Boys and Girls Club, City Gospel Mission, JobsPLUS, Mount Healthy Schools, Crayons to Computer, Dress for Success, G.O.Y.A., Philoptochos Visiting Angels
National and International Non-Profits: Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund, Alzheimer's Association, Church Women United, Bessie Pappas, Children's Charities, Children's Medical Fund, Ecumenical Patriarchate, Hellenic College Holy Cross Seminary, International Orthodox Christian Charities, Metropolis of Detroit Summer Camps, Metropolis of Detroit Scholarship Fund, National Philoptochos Emergency Fund, N.A.M.I., Orthodox Christian Fellowship, Retired Clergy Benevolent Fund, St. Basil's Academy, St. Photio's National Shrine, St. Spyridon Fund, Support a Mission Priest, UNICEF and many more!