THE ORDER OF
AHEPA
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Founded in 1922
Founded in 1922 in Atlanta, Georgia, on the principles that undergirded its fight for civil rights and against discrimination, bigotry, and hatred felt at the hands of the Ku Klux Klan, AHEPA is the largest and oldest grassroots association of American citizens of Greek heritage and Philhellenes with more than 400 chapters across the United States, Canada, and Europe.
Our Mission
To promote the ancient Hellenic ideals of education, philanthropy, civic responsibility, family and individual excellence through community service and volunteerism.
What is Hel•len•ism?
originating from Έλλην (Éllēn, “a Greek”)
The emulation of ancient Greek culture, civilization, principles and ideals, including humanism, reason, the pursuit of knowledge, the arts, moderation and civic responsibility.
Advancing policies that matter
Read about how the Order of AHEPA raises awareness for its public policy priorities.
Our organizations promoting brotherhood
and sisterhood
Our News
New Jersey Attorney Horiates Elected Supreme President in Chicago
CHICAGO–The delegates of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (Order of AHEPA), the leading association for the nation’s millions of American citizens of Greek heritage
AHEPA Fulfills $1 Million Commitment to Rebuild Saint Nicholas
CHICAGO—AHEPA fulfilled its $1 million donation to rebuild Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine at World Trade Center with a presentation of the
AHEPA Announces 2019 Athletic Awards Honorees
WASHINGTON, DC—The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (Order of AHEPA) will present awards to outstanding current and former athletes, scholar-athletes, and industry professionals at its Athletic
Our Programs
strengthening communities through service and volunteerism
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Hellenic-American organization!
We are an organization that focuses on promoting awareness of Hellenic issues, supporting our fellow members, and sponsoring charitable causes at every opportunity.
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