AHEPA - MARATHON MILTIADES

AHEPA works to preserve and promote Greek culture and heritage.

• An important component of AHEPA’s mission is to create an awareness of the principles of Hellenism to society.
• The emulation of ancient Greek culture, civilization, principles and ideals, including humanism, reason, the pursuit of knowledge, the arts, moderation and civic responsibility. Promoting Hellenism
• These principles include a commitment to humanity, freedom, and democracy.
• The preservation and promotion of these ideals is where AHEPA has, and always will be, deeply committed.

Philanthropy and volunteerism have been pillars of strength for AHEPA.

• The organization supports various charitable initiatives, from providing scholarships to providing financial support to hospitals and other social services.
• From natural disaster relief to raising funds for the elimination of life-threatening diseases to making significant contributions to our local neighborhoods, AHEPA is at the forefront of charitable giving.

AHEPA offers educational programs and scholarships aimed at the intellectual development and professional advancement of young people.

• AHEPA’s commitment to education has been well documented throughout its history. Over $4 million is endowed at the local, district and national levels toward the use of scholarships and a half-million dollars is awarded annually. Thousands of young men and women have benefited as recipients of AHEPA scholarships at these various levels. The most famous recipient, perhaps, is ABC News’ Host of This Week George Stephanopoulos.
• The scholarship program at the national level is administered by the AHEPA National Educational Foundation. It offers scholarships to a wide variety of students. Recipients are: traditional and non-traditional students; seminarians, including those entering Holy Cross Greek School of Theology; and high school seniors, college and post-graduate students who are looking to become tomorrow’s leaders.

The organization encourages its members to be active citizens, to participate in democratic processes and to assume leadership roles with a sense of responsibility towards society.

• Our grassroots has a strong voice. With chapters in every major metropolitan city and in rural areas of North America, AHEPA communicates the positions of the Greek-American community to elected representatives at the federal, state, and local levels, as well as to our diplomatic leaders.
• These issues pertain to Greece, Cyprus, and Turkey; however, our constituents are also interested in domestic policy areas affecting the philanthropic, civic, and community service-based programs in which they are involved. These positions are based upon our American heritage and ideals with the best interest of the United States in mind.
• AHEPA members are proud of the contributions the ancient Greeks gifted to Western Civilization. As Americans, we share many of the values put forth by them: civic responsibility, philanthropy, education, family and individual excellence, and the ideals of democracy. This is the essence of our heritage. This is the core of our mission.
• throughout the span of its history, AHEPA has served as a vital vehicle for the progressive development and emergence of American citizens of Greek heritage into every facet of society: government, business, education, and the arts. This fulfillment illustrates the promise of the American Dream and symbolizes the hard work ethic of our immigrant forebearers who labored to achieve that dream with the principles of Hellenism rooted deep in their hearts.

AHEPA fosters excellence in all aspects of life, including professional development, spiritual growth, and family well-being.

The organization promotes sports as a means to promote mental and physical health, teamwork and competition with ethical rules.