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Hellenic Initiative’s London Gala Raises More Than $270K for Greek Causes
The Hellenic Initiative (THI) raised more than $270,000 for charities that benefit and protect children in Greece at its annual London Gala on September 30. At the renowned Dorchester Hotel 300 Diaspora Hellenes and Philhellenes raised funds for ELEPAP, one...
Animals
The Tragic Story of Greece’s Loutraki Landfill Dogs
Loutraki is the site of a devastating scene, a place that houses more than a hundred landfill dogs who are living in deplorable conditions.
Basketball
Antetokounmpo Brothers Help Fire Victims in Greece
The Antetokounmpo brothers announced on Thursday they are offering half of their e-shop earnings to the victims of the catastrophic fires in Greece. Through the social media the four bothers announced the touching move for the victims of the August...
Business
Piraeus Bank Launches Initiative for Restoration of Fire-Hit Areas
Piraeus Bank announced on Tuesday the donation of €1.5 million ($1.8) to support actions for the sustainable restoration of the damages incurred by the recent fires in Greece. In an announcement, Piraeus Bank says it stands by all the households and...
Business
Envolve Award Greece Highlights Most Promising Greek Start-Ups for 2021
Envolve announced the three winners of the 8th Envolve Award Greece, a contest for start-up and early-stage businesses in Greece.
Charity
Greek Baker Gives Would-be Thief a Job — Changing His Life Forever
A Greek baker, named Giannis Vitsaras, gave a twelve year old boy who tried to steal from him a job rather than a punishment.
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Biden Declares US Will Donate 80 Million Vaccine Doses
Biden declared the US will release 25 million doses of vaccines that the nation has stockpiled, part of an overall donation of 80 million.
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Greek American Honors Heroes in South Florida
Speros Georgedakis, a Greek-American former police officer in South Florida honored “American Heroes Day,” last month.
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PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation Gala Celebrates Winners, Looks to Future
The PanHellenic Scholarship Foundation has provided over 500 scholarships to Greek-American students over the past 18 years.
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Tiny Greek Warrior Battling Leukemia Needs Help for Cancer Research
Lukas Voelz is a leukemia warrior -- and he would like your help to find better treatment geared to children who are battling the disease.
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Red Cross Volunteer Who Hugged a Refugee Becomes Internet Target
A Spanish Red Cross volunteer gave a Senegalese refugee a hug went viral and became the target of online far-right hate on Wednesday.
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The Young Greek Who Started a School in Zanzibar
Renos Fountoulakis is an inspiring Greek philanthropist who, when faced with poverty in Zanzibar, decided to use education to change people's lives.
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Generous Grant from the Hellenic Initiative Fights Hunger in Athens
The Hellenic Initiative has donated a generous grant of $50,000 to the Athens Food Bank to help fight hunger in Athens.
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Greek-American Philanthropist Gives Generous Donation to Prince Charles’ Charity
Greek-born philanthropist Marianne Metropoulos donated $1 million to Prince Charles' charity Prince’s Trust International.
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Leadership 100 Conference Pays Tribute to Greek Bicentennial
The 30th Annual Leadership 100 Conference, held virtually, which ran from February 17-19, 2021, concluded with a resounding musical program last Friday.