By AHEPA News on
1/30/2012 1:27 PM
WASHINGTON - The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA), a leading membership-based association for the nation's three million American citizens of Greek heritage and Philhellenes, continues its international expansion, establishing chapters in London, England and Sofia, Bulgaria, announced Supreme President Dr. John Grossomanides.
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By AHEPA News on
1/13/2012 1:01 PM
By AHEPA Supreme President Dr. John Grossomanides
In his Huffington Post column, "The Diaspora to the Rescue in Greece ... Well, Almost" (Jan. 2, 2012), Mr. Gregory C. Pappas states he was mistaken to think that the Greek Diaspora, and specifically organizations such as the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA), would provide assistance to Greece in its time of need especially around the holidays. Although it seems Mr. Pappas is looking for an immediate "here and now" or silver bullet solution to provide assistance to the people of Greece, I would like to present some of the philanthropic work conducted by AHEPA family chapters in Greece during the past year.
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By AHEPA News on
12/14/2011 6:05 PM
WASHINGTON - The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA), a leading association for the nation's three million American citizens of Greek heritage, and Philhellenes, applauds passage of H.Res.306, urging the Republic of Turkey to safeguard its Christian heritage and to return confiscated church properties by the U.S. House of Representatives on Tues., Dec. 13, 2011, announced Supreme President Dr. John Grossomanides. The resolution passed by voice vote.
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By AHEPA News on
12/13/2011 9:00 AM
H.Res.306 urges the Republic of Turkey to Safeguard Its Christian Heritage and to Return Confiscated Church Properties. It expresses the sense of the U.S. House of Representatives that the Secretary of State, in all official contacts with Turkish leaders and other Turkish officials, should emphasize that Turkey should:
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By AHEPA News on
12/1/2011 1:59 PM
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) joined the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA), a leading association for the nation's three million American citizens of Greek heritage, and Philhellenes, on October 21, 2011, announced Supreme President Dr. John Grossomanides. Sen. Menendez joined Thomas Edison Chapter 287, Asbury Park, N.J.
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By AHEPA News on
10/28/2011 5:00 AM
WASHINGTON - Supreme President Dr. John Grossomanides issued the following statement on the 71st anniversary of "OXI Day" when Greece issued a defiant "No" to the evils of fascism presented by the Axis powers, and instead, said "Yes" to freedom on October 28, 1940. The Greeks successfully fought back against the Italian army, pushing the invaders back into Albania after one week. It would prove to be a costly military campaign for the Axis power.
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By AHEPA News on
10/23/2011 5:00 AM
 
WASHINGTON - A high-level delegation from the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA), a leading association for the nation's three million American citizens of Greek heritage and Philhellenes, met with Turkish government officials in Ankara, Turkey on Thurs. Oct. 20, 2011, announced Supreme President Dr. John Grossomanides, who led the delegation.
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By AHEPA News on
10/14/2011 11:57 AM
WASHINGTON - The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA), a leading association for the nation's three million American citizens of Greek heritage, and Philhellenes, praised an agreement reached today between the Port Authority of New York/New Jersey and the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America regarding the rebuilding of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, which was destroyed in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, announced Supreme President Dr. John Grossomanides. According to a statement issued October 14, 2011 by the Port Authority, St. Nicholas will be rebuilt at 130 Liberty Street.
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By AHEPA News on
9/30/2011 2:14 PM
WASHINGTON - The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA), a leading association for the nation's three million American citizens of Greek heritage, and Philhellenes, welcomed reports that Mr. Christopher Ward, executive director, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, plans to resign by the end of October, announced Supreme President Dr. John Grossomanides.
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By AHEPA News on
9/29/2011 9:55 AM
WASHINGTON - AHEPA National President Dr. John Grossomanides announced today the organization's support of Joining Forces, the First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden's initiative to strengthen military families nationwide. In support of Joining Forces, AHEPA will help military families by selecting the United Through Reading® Military Program as a national service project, working in cooperation with the USO (United Service Organizations).
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