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Ladies Philoptochos Society

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

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

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 make very many meetings, that’s ok, choose the projects you’d like to help with, we will keep you informed by email.

📝Fill out our membership form & join us.

  • 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:

    • President: Barb Pasalis

    • Vice Presidents:
      Crystal Thomas,
      Stephanie Zavatchen

    • Recording Secretary:
      Joanne Harootunian

    • Corresponding Secretary:
      Elpida Kosmidis

    • Treasurer: Ann Frangos

    • Assistant Treasurer: Mari-beth Famiano

    • Adviser: Pela Telidis

    • Other Board Members: Cathy Bitounis,
      Irene Georgantas,
      Anna Kachevas,
      Litta Klidas,
      Jeanne Paras,
      Popi Kopasakis

    • FOCUS Friends:
      Linda Glynias

    • Memorial Tray (Κóλυβα/Koluva):
      Koula Callas,
      Christina Carpadis

    • Sunshine Committee:
      Elpida Kosmidis

    • Welfare:
      Crystal Thomas

Philoptochos Membership Form