Philoptochos

PLEASE JOIN PHILOPTOCHOS

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SUPPORT OUR MISSION

To promote charitable, benevolent, and philanthropic outreach; to preserve the sanctity of life and family; and to perpetuate and promote our Orthodox faith and traditions. Within our sisterhood, you will find meaningful efforts and meaningful friendships. The faithful, kind, and engaging women of Philoptochos welcome you to join us!

The Board of Directors 2026 – 2027 term

Domna Giatas — President
Ann Pollak — Vice President
Diana Markos — Treasurer
Bonnie Nawfel — Secretary
Fotini Eberhard — Advisor
Nancy Sferes — Advisor
Mirela Tucci – Advisor

Philoptochos passionately supports local and national organizations.
Monthly Local Commitments for 2026

  • January — Hospice of Southern Maine
  • February — Ronald McDonald House
  • March — Maine Children’s Cancer Program
  • April — Autism Society
  • May — Center for Grieving Children
  • June — Camp Sunshine
  • July — The Iris Network
  • August — Liberty Bay Recovery Center
  • September — Maine Veterans Home in Scarborough
  • October — Through These Doors (domestic violence)
  • November — Good Shepherd Food Bank
  • December — Habitat of Humanity of Portland

ANNUAL SUPPORT
*The Metropolis of Boston Summer Camp for children ages 8-18
*Holy Trinity Greek Festival    

Philoptochos Activities and Fundraisers

Fellowship
Philoptochos hosts Fellowship the third Sunday of each month (unless otherwise requested by others).

Lambropsomo (Easter Bread) Fundraiser
Each year Philoptochos bakes Lambropsomo prior to Easter. Those in the greater Portland community look forward to the delicious breads baked just in time for Easter celebrations.

Palm Sunday Luncheon Co-Hosted with AHEPA
A Palm Sunday Luncheon is co-hosted by AHEPA and Philoptochos each year. This event requires pre-paid reservations.

Philoptochos Scholarships
In the spring Philoptochos awards up to three (3) scholarships to students from the Holy Trinity Parish.  To be eligible students must be Maine high school seniors, members of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, have academic standing of 85 GPA or better, be involved in their high school, the community, and Holy Trinity Church. Applications are available in early March and scholarships are announced in May.

Holiday Pastry Sale and Vasilopita
A major fundraiser for Philoptochos is the Vasilopita and Holiday Pastry Sale. In addition to the Vasilopita bread freshly baked by Philoptochos members, the bake sale offers a variety of other delicious pastries that can include Baklava, Finikia, Kourambiedes, and Koulourakia.