Philoptochos

The Ladies' Philoptochos (friends of the poor) is a nationwide women’s organization whose mission is to promote charitable, benevolent, and philanthropic outreach; to preserve the sanctity of life and family; and to perpetuate our Orthodox Faith.

Mission statement of Philoptochos:
https://www.philoptochos.org/mission-statement/

Archdiocesan charities:
https://www.philoptochos.org/commitments/

Metropolitan charities:
http://www.sfphiloptochos.org/ministries/

Local Charities

Abused Women’s Shelter- Leeward Oahu
PACT (Hale Ola)
Aloha Youth Choir
Ho’ola Na Pua
Institute of Human Services
Kapiolani Hospital Transportation Fund
Helping Hands Hawaii
Lanakila Meals on Wheels
Nisiotes Dance Group
Orthodox Youth Mission
Orthodox Youth Camp
River of Life Mission
SSC&H Sunday School
 
Philoptochos Board
  • Tina Dimitrion - President
  • Harriet Medes - Vice-President
  • Valentina Yarovaya - Correspondence Secretary/Recording Secretary
  • Maria Lucas - Treasurer
  • Cynthia Dell - Assistant Treasurer
  • Eres Eddy - Advisor
  • Fran Hallonquist - Director
  • Anita Akel-Soileau - Director
  • Trish Kiladis - Director
Our Philoptochos members support these charities through many fundraising efforts, from sponsoring events, church coffee hours, bake sales, rummage sales, membership drives and through donations. We would be grateful to receive donations by mail.
 

Donations

Please make your check out to:
  • The Philoptochos Society
and send it to:

Aloha Chapter, Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society
Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral
930 Lunalilo Street
Honolulu, HI  96822

2024 Coffee Hour Signups

  •  The New 2024 Coffee Hour signup sheet is posted outside the Social Hall door.
  • Each individual, group, or family is requested to sponsor a coffee hour one Sunday per year,
    • or to consider making a monetary donation, and the ladies of Philoptochos will prepare/serve it on your behalf.
    • This will allow us to continue our tradition of offering food and coffee during social hour. Mahalo!
  • Questions?  See Harriet or Valentina.

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Ladies Philoptochos Society, Aloha Chapter Meeting Information

  • Ladies Philoptochos meets every second Sunday at 12:00 noon in the Chirgotis Social  Hall
  • We welcome all the women of the parish to join 
  • email tinadimitrion@gmail.com for more information
  • or call the church office at 808-521-7220.