Women’s Philoptochos

The Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society, Inc., is the duly accredited women's philanthropic society of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America. The charitable work of the Society shall be performed with discretion, courtesy and kindness. The mission of the Society shall be:

  • To aid the poor, the destitute, the hungry, the aged, the sick, the unemployed, the orphaned, the imprisoned, the widowed, the handicapped, the victims of disasters, to undertake the burial of impoverished persons and to offer assistance to anyone who may need the help of the Church through fund raising efforts;

  • To promote the charitable, benevolent, and philanthropic purposes of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, through instructional programs, presentations, lectures, seminars and other educational resources;

  • To preserve and perpetuate Orthodox Christian concepts and the Orthodox Christian Family, and through them, to promote the Greek Orthodox Faith and traditions, in accordance with its doctrines, canons, discipline, divine worship, usages and customs;

  • To promote participation in the activities of the Greek Orthodox community, with the cooperation of the Parish Priest and the Parish Council

St. Andrew’s Women’s Philoptochos (SAWPS) has been a proud supporter of philanthropic outreach programs for over 90 years. The funds we raise each year are donated to organizations that are chosen by: National Philoptochos, Metropolis Philoptochos and St. Andrew’s Philoptochos.

Philoptochos is 26,000 strong nationwide & is the 2nd largest women’s charitable organization in the U.S.

Philoptochos is one woman asking another woman to help.

Philoptochos is YOU and ME making a real difference in people’s lives.

St. Andrew’s Philoptochos chapter was founded in 1928.  Almost 100 years later, we still remain active carrying out our mission to help those in need within and outside of our St. Andrew church community.

For a printable booklet of the many St. Andrew’s Philoptochos outreach & beneficiaries, please click here.

You may also contact us at sawps5649@gmail.com

2023-2025 SAWPS Officers

  • Hellena Chrones

    President

  • Tia Manolakas

    Vice President

  • Maria Kotsinis

    Recording Secretary

  • Eugenia Brelias

    Corresponding Secretary

  • Paula Bork

    Treasurer

  • Fotine Bloom

    Membership Chairman

2023-2025 SAWPS Board Members

  • Antoinette Alcazar

  • Katherine Siavelis

  • Vonnie Karafotias

  • Madeline Gelis

  • Terri Mikuzis