Greek America Foundation

Non-profit organization founded to promote, preserve and perpetuate Greek culture, history and ideals in North America.

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We're now accepting nominations for Greek America's Forty Under 40 class of 2024. This is the leading recognition for North Americans of Greek descent, 40 years old and under, and recognizes those who've excelled both professionally & philanthropically. https://t.co/PflGlyq6Qw

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Are you interested in sustaining our work longer-term and becoming a part of an international community of supporters? Become a member o the Greek America Foundation today. Here's how: https://t.co/wiObWOpXnK

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Submit your applications today for our summer Greek America Corps volunteer program! If you're curious about what it's like on the ground, read this piece from 2022 volunteer Spiro Sun about his experience. https://t.co/B61CKvW07Y

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A look back at our Holiday Party at the PYXIDA Intercultural Center of the Greek Council for Refugees in Exarcheia, where families & children from Syria, Ukraine, Congo, Angola, Kurdistan, & Egypt made ornaments, decorated mugs, and sang holiday songs. https://t.co/Zz3G3QkSuj

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Curious about volunteering with the Greek America Corps this summer? Hear from someone who's been there via this volunteer's testimonial. https://t.co/B61CKvW07Y

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Highlighting our Athen Greek America Corps program! This serves unaccompanied refugee minors and food-vulnerable people in a structured environment and in partnership with respected Greek non-profit organizations. Apply by 1/23! https://t.co/YDp5J4YSZ5

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Powerful testimonials from young adults who have volunteered with our Greek America Corps remind us why we do what we do. In his own words, read about Spiro Sun's experience as part of our volunteer program in Thessaloniki in 2022.

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Are you a young adult who wants to volunteer in #Greece this summer? We are now accepting applications for our Greek America Corps summer 2023 volunteer programs! Learn more about the locations and apply: https://t.co/szUI26qN2P

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Want to make a difference in #Greece this summer? We are now accepting applications for up to 40 spots in our Greek America Corps summer 2023 #volunteer programs. Learn more and apply here: https://t.co/szUI26qN2P

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We're proud to announce a $13,500 USD grant to 11528 Dipla Sou (By Your Side), Greece’s leading LGBTQI+ helpline for Greeks in crisis, and to become the first Greek diaspora organization, globally, to support an LGBTQI+ charity in Greece. https://t.co/MaQCPt3Rtx

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All donations we receive are matched 100% through the end of the year! We're grateful to the Lambrecht Family Donor Fund for their tremendously important and generous support. We're a 501(c)(3) non-profit – all contributions tax-deductible. DONATE TODAY: https://t.co/QRgdo5YrpC

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We are proud to announce a $5000 USD grant to @hopegenesisorg, one of our Greek partner charities operating in the health and social welfare sector and fighting against declining birth rates in Greece. https://t.co/Z9OXMjk6wp

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We're grateful to our supporters who joined us in Cleveland yesterday for our screening of the Greek film "Smyrna." In addition to raising funds for our cause, this event commemorated the 100th anniversary of the 1922 Smyrna Catastrophe. We thank all attendees for their support.

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Watch the trailer for "Smyrni Mou Agapimeni" (Smyrna My Beloved), the blockbuster Greek film about the 1922 Smyrna Catastrophe. We're screening the film in Cleveland on Oct. 2 – all proceeds benefitting our philanthropic/charitable programs. Tickets here: https://t.co/XCV3OwYWNJ

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On Oct. 2 in Cleveland, we're screening the blockbuster Greek film “Smyrni Mou Agapimeni," which recounts the 1922 Smyrna Catastrophe through a family story. All proceeds benefit our philanthropic and charitable endeavors. Click here to purchase tickets: https://t.co/XCV3OwYWNJ

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On Sunday, October 2, we're hosting the Cleveland premiere of “Smyrni Mou Agapimeni” (Smyrna My Beloved), the blockbuster Greek film about the 1922 Smyrna Catastrophe. CLICK HERE to get tickets today! https://t.co/ct4Vw1tWMs

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“Smyrni Mou Agapimeni” (Smyrna My Beloved) Official Trailer: We're proud to share this blockbuster film w/ North American audiences to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 1922 Smyrna Catastrophe. Screening in #Cleveland on Oct. 2 - TICKETS HERE: https://t.co/ct4Vw1tWMs

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"If you have any interest in studying abroad, this program is unlike any other... The Greek America Foundation was there every step of the way and I felt truly cared about my individual experience in Greece." #SemesterInAthens #Scholarships #Summer2022 https://t.co/64shT92jtC

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On Sunday, October 2, we are excited to bring the critically acclaimed film “Smyrni Mou Agapimeni” (Smyrna My Beloved), to audiences in Cleveland, Ohio. Visit our website for details and get your tickets today! https://t.co/ct4Vw1tWMs

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Finally, after hours of walking and exploring the city, our group enjoyed a hearty meal at "Kalimera," a traditional fish taverna which continues to preserve the culture of old Smyrna through food. (Pt. 7)

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A visit to Izmir (Smyrna) was one of the most rewarding cultural experiences for our American and Canadian volunteers during our #GreekAmericaCorps program on the island of Chios. The trip was fitting given this year's 100th anniversary of the 1922 Smyrna Catastrophe (Pt. 1)...

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The new St. Fotini is named after the original which was destroyed in 1922. As someone with deep personal ties to the land who has conducted extensive research, Chrysovalantis gave our group unique historical insights and perspectives about Greek-Turkish relations. (Pt. 6)...