Our St Demetrios Philoptochos is dedicated to helping our parish and the Cleveland community. Come join us and learn more about our efforts.

Philoptochos (Φιλόπτωχος) is a Greek word, meaning "Friend of the poor".

You define what kind of member you will be. We are always looking for new skills, experiences and personalities-–without them we would not be 26,000 members strong nationwide. We welcome you with open arms to join us in making a difference. If you can’t attend all of our meetings, that’s ok—choose those projects you’d like to help with, we will keep you informed, usually by email.

What We do:

Here are some of the ways our local chapter has helped our community:

• Assists parish families and local families in need
• Monthly support to needy families and individuals
• Visits to sick and homebound parishioners
• Serves parish coffee hours for memorials
• Preparing and serving dinner each month at St. Herman House of Hospitality, a homeless shelter in Cleveland’s west side.
• Providing support to the Bridge Avenue School, a Christian charter school in Cleveland, including establishing a ”Comfort Closet” at the school.

We have also supported:

• Zoe for Life
• Neighborhood Alliance of Lorain County
• Tri-C food Bank, Greater Cleveland Food Bank
• Rocky River Assistance program
• Lee Santerelli, parish member attending Holy Cross Seminary
• Good Knights (bedding for homeless shelters)
• YWCA Greater Cleveland