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AHEPA Cares | Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

For nearly 100 years, AHEPA has provided steadfast service to the community through thick and thin. During this national emergency caused by the coronavirus global pandemic, please adhere to CDC guidance to help control the spread of the virus. Also, if you are able, please identify those who are most vulnerable in the community and check in to see if they are in need of assistance. Stay home. Stay informed. Practice social distancing. We will get through this pandemic together.

Supreme President George Horiates provided an update yesterday on AHEPA's response to the coronavirus outbreak.

NEW Supreme President's Message (4/14): AHEPA family in action Updated: AHEPA COVID-19 Resource Center Federal Tax Guidance: IRS COVID-19 web page | For U.S. taxpayers abroad ICYMI Supreme President's Message (4/7): Brotherhood transcends isolation White House Guidance: 30 Days to Slow the Spread New CDC Guidance: Cloth Face Covers | Surgeon General Video: How to make a face covering CDC: Learn about COVID-19

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AHEPA Hospital in Thessaloniki AHEPA is proud of the medical and health care professionals who are on the front lines of treating patients at all health care institutions, especially the AHEPA Hospital in Thessaloniki. They continue to amaze and inspire us. Thank you! E-Radio.gr interviews AHEPA Hospital ICU Director

ERT3 Interviews Supreme President on COVID Response

ERT3-TV interviewed Supreme President George G. Horiates on the topic of the coronavirus pandemic, April 8, 2020.   The Supreme President discussed AHEPA’s response to the outbreak in the United States and in Greece, including AHEPA’s efforts to provide assistance to medical and health care professionals in Greece. read more

ICYMI | 60 Minutes Airs Segment on St. Nicholas

In case you missed Sunday night's broadcast, the 60 Minutes segment, " The resurrection of New York's St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church" can be found here . AHEPA donated $1 million toward the rebuilding of Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and National Shrine at World Trade Center--the only House of Worship destroyed on September 11.

Pass the time by reading a little (Greek American community) history

Looking to pass the time while during your part to #StayHome ? Are you looking to learn more about the history of the Greek American community? Did you know ...George J. Leber's "The Order of AHEPA 1922-1972: A Tribute to the First 50 Years" is available to read on www.ahepa.org ? The book covers immigration to America, AHEPA's storied and unique founding, and provides a detailed year-by-year account of the contributions to society by AHEPA, including from chapters and districts. Learn about the struggles the immigrant community faced in the early 20th century. See what prominent members of society joined AHEPA - Greek and philhellene alike. Learn about the amazing work performed by AHEPA during WWII and post-WWII. And more! Access Leber's book

Census Awareness | Ensure Your Ancestry Is Counted!

AHEPA encourages your participation in the 2020 U.S. Census, announced Supreme President George G. Horiates.   It is part of our civic duty to participate in the U.S. Census. It is important to do so for a couple of reasons.   First, community-based organizations such as AHEPA, rely on accurate census data to ensure that its constituency is represented properly. On a larger scale, census results will help communities receive federal funding for hospitals, schools, and emergency services. ( Pictured: Thanks to our friends at the New Jersey Hellenic American Heritage Commission for providing this flyer. Share it widely !) Question 9 about Race: When asked on the Census form to indicate your race, you can mark or check "White," and under the designation, write-in "Greek" or "Cypriot" to indicate your ethnicity/ancestry.    Census documents have arrived in the mai l . People will be able to respond to the census online , by phone, or by mail. You can choose the option that works best for you.   Personal information provided on the census is kept confidential by law. Share: Hellenic Pride Census flyer | Greek glossary | Fact Sheet on Race Question | Beware of Census fraud/scams Complete the U.S. Census Online

Deadline Extended  | National Scholarship Application New Deadline: April 30

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The Senate Must Act!

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Contact Senators and urge them to : Uphold American values and security interests.  Hold Turkey responsible for its actions. Urge Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to bring sanctions legislation to the Senate Floor. The House acted. Now the Senate must. Contact the US Senate Today! Take Action: Learn More!

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Calendar of Events & Deadlines

April 30 | Deadline: AHEPA National Educational Foundation scholarship application   May 1 | Deadline: The Ahepan Summer 2020 17 | AHEPA Sunday June 1 | Deadline: Supreme Convention Delegate Reporting Form July 19-26 | AHEPA Family Supreme Convention Walt Disney World Resort

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ABC’s Stephanopoulos positive for coronavirus but feels well Associated Press  (April 13) “Good Morning America” host George Stephanopoulos revealed Monday that he’s tested positive for the coronavirus, but has been relatively symptom-free. read more Opinion | A Glimmer of Hope for Greece Wall Street Journal  (April 13) The state has so far responded capably to the public-health threat, earning the people’s trust and compliance. read more Opinion | Greece Shows How to Handle the Crisis Bloomberg  (April 10) The government imposed severe social distancing measures much earlier than others. read more Bill Gates Says the Coronavirus Will Change Life Forever. Here's How to Adapt Inc. (April) The article cites the "Greece from Home" initiative as a successful example of how industry--in this case tourism--has adapted in the new normal described by Bill Gates. read more Turkish President thanks Ecumenical Patriarch for aid in coronavirus pandemic ANA-MPA (April 8) Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew was thanked by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for the support and donations of the patriarchate, Greek institutions in the city and donors abroad in the battle against the coronavirus pandemic, during a call on Wednesday. read more Greece airs concern over asylum-seekers seen on Turkey coast Associated Press (April 13) Authorities in Greece expressed concern Monday that migrants and refugees are gathering on Turkey’s coast with plans to cross the Aegean Sea to Greek islands despite movement restrictions in both countries to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. read more 2 Greek food companies merge Chicago Sun-Times (April 7) Grecian Delight and Kronos Foods say combining their brands and businesses will speed up growth. read more