News Release
AHEPA Makes Available Emergency Relief Fund to Aid Victims of Deadly Storms, Tornadoes in the South
WASHINGTON - - The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA), a leading membership-based association for the nation's three million American citizens of Greek heritage and Philhellenes, has made available its Emergency Relief Fund to help the victims of yesterday's deadly tornadoes and storms that devastated six states in the South and killed as many as 215 people, announced Supreme President Nicholas A. Karacostas.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with our fellow Americans during this most difficult time," Karacostas said. "We hope to be able to help the communities that are in dire need of assistance. Philanthropy is an integral part of our mission, and we must work together to assist the victims of this terrible natural disaster."
Also the AHEPA family has a significant presence in the South, especially in Alabama where there are 17 U.S. Department of Housing Senior Housing Complexes under AHEPA management and Penelope House, a family violence center dedicated to helping victims of domestic violence. To make a donation to the AHEPA Emergency Relief, please click here. Donations may also be sent via mail to: AHEPA Emergency Relief Fund, Attn: Tornadoes Relief, 1909 Q Street, NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20009.
The AHEPA Emergency Relief Fund is a 501 (c)(3) entity that helps AHEPA fulfill the philanthropic facet of its mission. Since its inception, the Emergency Relief Fund has provided philanthropic donations and disaster relief to aid the greater community, including: Haitian Earthquake (2010), Greek Wildfires Relief (2007), September 11 Relief (2001-2002), and Athens Earthquake (1999).
