Order of AHEPA – Annapolis Chapter #286

Chapter Formation: September 27, 1931

 

  The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) is a non-profit service organization founded on July 26, 1922 in Atlanta, Georgia. Its goal is to support Greek-American charities, causes, and communities. It works closely with the Greek Orthodox Church.

 

  Its lady's auxiliary, Daughters of Penelope was founded in 1929. It supports two youth groups, the Sons of Pericles (established in 1926) and the Maids of Athena (1930). The AHEPA was founded as a fraternity in Atlanta, Georgia in July of 1922 following growing attacks on Greek Americans and Greek American businesses by the KKK and others. Its initial mission was to promote the image of Greeks in America, assist them with citizenship and to fight against the KKK attacks.

 

  With the full assimilation of Greek Americans its mission evolved toward philanthropy, education, and promoting and preserving the Hellenic identity of the Greek Americans. Philanthropic efforts include $600 million in senior housing projects, extensive local and national scholarship programs, fighting Thalassemia through the AHEPA Cooley's Anemia Foundation and a Greek descent bone marrow registry.

 

  The organization also works on education and advocacy in Washington on issues relating to Greece and Cyprus and U.S. policy. AHEPA publishes The AHEPAN, which is the second largest circulation Greek American publication.

 

Membership - $75.00/year - Membership Form

Membership is open to all males 21 years and older who have a deep interest in Hellenism, are welcome to become members.

 

 

Monthly Meeting:

2nd Thursday of Each Month @ 7pm at Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church

 

 

Upcoming Events:

 

Chapter Fund Raisers:

 

Cooley’s Anemia Foundation Fund Raisers:                 

 

Scholarship Programs: UNDER CONSTRUCTION