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American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association Contact: AHEPA Headquarters Phone: 202.232.6300 E-mail: ahepa@ahepa.org From the desk of AHEPA Supreme President Savas C. Tsivicos

Brothers and Sisters of the AHEPA Family and Friends, Since 1922, AHEPA has consistently been ready to offer support to those in need. As Supreme President, my first action was to establish the Greece Wildfires fund, providing immediate assistance to those in Greece. I want to express my gratitude to all of you for the efforts you've put forth so far in our endeavor to aid Greece in recovering from the wildfires that have impacted the country this summer. Yesterday, I was approached to assist one of our Districts which has taken the lead in providing aid to those suffering in Hawaii. AHEPA's presence is far-reaching, and we strive to offer assistance as promptly as possible by collaborating with our Chapters and Districts to uphold the philanthropic aspect of our mission. The knowledge that the AHEPA Family consistently steps up as the first to volunteer assistance in any disaster situation is something that each and every one of us should take pride in. We cannot ignore the reality that natural disasters are becoming more prevalent nowadays, and we will consistently be called upon to help. It is our duty, as a philanthropic organization, to do what we can during moments that may appear the most dire. I urge you to consider contributing to our efforts according to your means. As most of us are aware, tragedy recently struck the Island of Maui, Hawaii resulting in the loss of life, property, and business in the City of Lahaina. Our brothers in District 20 have made us aware that at least four families from the Maui Greek Orthodox Mission Church in Maui have been made homeless and lost their jobs because of the fires. The Mission is collecting monetary donations, 100% of which will be distributed to victims of the fires. AHEPA Headquarters is donating $5000 to match donations sent by any AHEPA Chapters.   If you’d like to show your love and support for our Christian Brothers, Sisters and their families, please go to:   Maui Mission | Home Page   To make an online donation: 1.    Scroll down to the section titled “Donations” (approx. half-way down the page) in the center of your screen.  2.     Click on, “Online donation to the Maui Mission: Fire Relief Effort.” 3.    Please put AHEPA Chapter or District number in memo box   If you would like to make a pledge, select one of the following methods: ·        Send a text to the parish at: (617) 838-7904  ·        Send an email to: firerelief@mauimission.org   Mail your pledge check to the following: Maui Greek Orthodox Christian Mission For: FIRE RELIEF EFFORT Post Office Box 532642 Kihei, HI 96753

Donate Now! AHEPA Senior Living Board Holds Annual Meeting, Reelects Chairman Ike Gulas The AHEPA Senior Living (ASL) Board of Directors reelected Attorney Ike Gulas, Birmingham, Ala., to a second term as chairman of the board, July 23, 2023, during its annual board meeting in Las Vegas, Nev. Gulas has served on ASL’s board for more than 25 years. “I am humbled by the confidence placed in me by my fellow board members and consider myself fortunate to work with AHEPA Senior Living as it furthers its mission of providing dignified affordable senior housing and quality aging services to those who need it.” Gulas said. “It is an exciting time of growth for AHEPA Senior Living, and I look forward to helping it achieve its goals. Our board looks forward to working with President and CEO Steve Beck, and the executive team, to meet our mission. Together we will meet the challenges the future holds.” “Ike’s contributions as a board member for decades have been critical to our position in the affordable independent and affordable assisted living markets,” Beck said. “We look forward to working with Ike and the entire board of directors, including the board’s newly elected officers and executive committee. We had an almost near perfect turnout of board participation in Las Vegas and that is a testament to the high level of energy and passion this board brings to the table.” Board Executive Officers In addition to Gulas, the ASL Board of Directors officers are: Vice Chairman John Zourzoukis, Columbia, S.C.; Secretary Demetrios “Jimmy” Makris, New Port Richey, Fla.; and Treasurer Michael Pihakis, Bridgeville, Pa. Gulas also appointed board member, Attorney Christ Coumanis, Daphne, Ala., as counsel to the board. read more AHEPA Senior Living Announces Grant Awards Totaling Half Million Dollars The AHEPA Senior Living (ASL) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the distribution of $500,000 in grants to nonprofit charitable and service organizations. “Congratulations to this year’s round of grantees,” ASL Chairman of the Board Ike Gulas said. “We are proud to support these worthy mission-driven organizations. In doing so, we strengthen vital life-saving services for survivors of domestic violence and their families, advance opportunities for access to education, bolster critical at-home nutritional services for vulnerable seniors, support programs that empower and celebrate women, and encourage volunteerism.”  The board announced the grant recipients at this year’s annual board meeting held in Las Vegas, July 21 to 23. Since 1996, AHEPA Senior Living has supported nonprofits, including the Order of AHEPA, Daughters of Penelope, Sons of Pericles, and Maids of Athena to an amount that exceeds $9 million. About ASL Serving more than 5,000 older adults across the United States, AHEPA Senior Living (ASL) is a mission-driven, nationwide provider of affordable independent and assisted senior living communities. Since 1980, it has developed and has managed more than 90 affordable senior housing communities in 21 states administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly program. Through its subsidiaries, ASL owns and manages four affordable assisted living communities with 532 units in Indiana. The mission of ASL is to provide older adults with safe, healthy, and enriching affordable residential communities and quality services that allow them to thrive and enjoy peace of mind. ASL is based in Fishers, Ind. Visit ahepaseniorliving.org