Archangel Michael Ladies Philoptochos
We invite all women of our Archangel Michael Church to experience the beauty of Philoptochos and its mission.
Click here to become an Archangel Michael Philoptochos member today.
What Is Philoptochos?
The Ladies Philoptochos Society is the philanthropic arm of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. It has been providing philanthropic aid for over 90 years through a variety of programs in the U.S. and around the world. Its mission is to assist the poor, destitute, hungry, aged, sick, unemployed, orphaned, imprisoned, widowed, those with disabilities, and victims of disasters.
While the Greek word “philoptochos” means “friends of the poor”, it does not begin to describe the many facets of the organization that chose this name. Philoptochos provides the opportunity for women who are committed to actively assist those less fortunate and to make a difference. Philoptochos provides the opportunity to offer time, talent and treasure through Christian fellowship.
Our Archangel Michael Church Philoptochos chapter embraces this mission and supports those in need by assisting our National and District efforts, as well as identifying and supporting those in need in our own community.
But someone will say ‘You have faith and I have works.’
Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works.
~ From the Epistle of St. James
What does being part of Philoptochos look like?
- Being part of a philanthropic movement
- Changing someone’s life
- Developing friendships
- Expressing yourself
- Getting involved in your community
- Helping those in need
- Learning from others
- Making an impact
- Using your skills to help others
We need your talent and skills!
While the mission of Philoptochos is vast, there are specific opportunities for involvement and many ways to make a difference. We would especially like to invite women who are busy with young children, careers and families to consider joining us! Even if you only have an hour or two a month, there is a place for you and for everyone to be part of our greater mission.
Come join the energetic, creative, and compassionate women of the Archangel Michael Church Philoptochos.
Our National and District obligations directly support funds and charities that assist a variety of groups and organizations whose own good works align with the mission of Philoptochos.
Our Philoptochos chapter supports those in need on a national and local level. Here is a partial list of the organizations we support, and some of our local projects:
Local Obligations:
- Holy Cross Hellenic College Scholarship
- Retired Clergy Association Fund
- Cancer Fund
- National Sisterhood of Presbyteres Ben. Fund (NSP)
- UNICEF
- General Medical Fund
- Social Services
- St. Photios Shrine
- Hellenic College Holy Cross
- Orthodox Christian Mission Center
- Sisterhood of St. Basil Academy
- International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC)
- 75TH Anniversary Founders Fund
- SAMP(Support a Mission Priest)
- Vasilopita (St. Basil’s Academy)
- Autism Assistance Fund
- Ecumenical Patriarchate
- National Philoptochos Emergency Fund
- Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF)
District Obligations:
- St. Michael’s Home
- Holy Cross Scholarships
- Hellenic Cultural Center
- Our Social Services outreach efforts support local groups in our community whose good works align with the Philoptochos mission: SOCIAL SERVICES
- Assist our Troops & Veterans
- Adopt a Family (Hellenos House, Orphanages, Needy Families Outreach
- Dress for Success & Career Gear
- Fairy Nouna Project
- Feed the Hungry (The INN soup kitchen, The Homeless at Penn Station, Meals on Wheels)
- Challenge Liturgy
- Visitation & Cards/Phone Calls Ministry
- HIV/AIDS Walkathon
AMC Cooking Club
The AMC Cooking Club was formed with the idea of sharing and documenting Hellenic recipes, the traditions which created them, and cooking together in the spirit of community. To date we have hosted professional chefs, including Maria Loi, as well as traditional recipes shared by beloved Philoptochos members and friends. We have made and shared Lenten dishes, tsoureki, regional dishes from Cyprus, Asia Minor, Crete, and many more regions in Greece, and have re-invented Thanksgiving with Greek/Native American fusion. Sessions are scheduled for either Saturday mornings or weekday evenings.
Blessings in a Backpack
The Archangel Michael Philoptochos continues to respond to food insecurity in the Port Washington community.
In 2017, one of the board members, a resident of Port Washington, learned about an outreach effort addressing food insecurity for students in our local elementary schools through Blessings in a Backpack, a national 501 ©(3) organization with over 1,200 community-driven programs. We began a partnership with the community volunteers in our town who spearheaded this program.
Our chapter’s participation in Blessings in a Backpack has entered its 7th year. The chapter supplies two months of backpack meals and organizes with our parish ministries who fill the backpacks for the remainder of the school year.
Join us!
