The Ladies Philoptochos Society is the women’s auxiliary of the Greek Orthodox Church in the United States. Originally founded in 1932 to help the poor, the Society has expanded its mission into all areas of philanthropy. Philoptochos chapters not only aid their local parishes but also support national and world-wide projects (such as providing medical care for children, feeding & housing displaced persons, etc).

Chapter Officers

President: Karen Ries
Vice-president: Carol Cach
Treasurer: Vicky Meier

Assistant Treasurer: Corrine Mavridis

Corresponding Secretary: MaryAnn Sanford

Recording Secretary: Kathy Stathis

Advisor to the Board: Pam Petsas

How We Support Our Parish

Sponsor the Parish Christmas card
Adopt-a-Family Program at Christmas (provide gifts for deserving families through FESCO)
Decorate the Kouvouklion for Easter
Bake Sale in February (money raised goes to Kids N’ Cancer Program)
Sponsor Vasilopeta Luncheon (money raised goes to various charities)
Penny and Prayers Program (money goes to new mission churches)
Support FESCO (Family Emergency Shelter Coalition of Hayward) throughout the year
Support various efforts from the International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC)
Support Father Michael’s discretionary fund throughout the year