AHEPA National Housing Corp. Donates $25K for Natural Disaster Relief

 

Vol. 14 Issue 38 | Wednesday, September 23, 2020 AHEPA E-News AHEPA National Housing Corp. Donates $25K for Natural Disaster Relief AHEPA’s drive to raise emergency relief funds for victims devastated by the recent spate of natural disasters to strike the United States received a significant boost as the AHEPA National Housing Corporation (ANHC) announced a $25,000 donation the AHEPA Emergency Relief Fund with Supreme President George G. Horiates present at ANHC's board meeting held Sept. 19, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. Supreme President Horiates was honored to speak to the AHEPA Housing board. He conveyed his appreciation to board members, and its president, Carl R. Hollister, PSP, for the generous donation. Horiates stated AHEPA’s affordable housing for the elderly program is the “crown jewel” of the AHEPA. He commended the board for ANHC's, and its subsidiary, AHEPA Affordable Housing Management Company's (AMC) remarkable response to the COVID-19 pandemic and their care for our nation's most vulnerable elderly population during this critical time. Following the announcement, ANHC President Hollister said: "We all see the admirable job AHEPA is doing to help those in need during this most difficult of years through the AHEPA Cares initiative under Supreme President Horiates’ leadership. The motion to make the donation was a unanimous one and one that made sense given the need and AHEPA's ability to go the extra mile to help individuals and families in these devastated areas. We are proud to assist, and we encourage all chapters, districts and individuals, members and non-members alike, to donate too." In addition, ANHC President Hollister announced donations of $10,000 to each of the Junior Orders, the Sons of Pericles and Maids of Athena. Supreme President Horiates also participated in the presentation of the AHEPA Housing LIfetime Achievement Award to Christy Karthan (pictured above), who hails from Iowa. ANHC President Hollister and ANHC Executive Board Member Ike Gulas, PSP, joined Supreme President Horiates in making the presentation to Karthan. Karthan's perseverance led to the development of the first Daughters of Penelope HUD 202 affordable senior living community, Penelope 38 Senior Apartments, located in Ankeny, Iowa.  The ANHC board meeting agenda focused on opportunities for future growth in the independent senior living and affordable assisted living marketplaces. see who serves on the ANHC Board of Directors | find an AHEPA affordable senior living community AHEPA Management Company President/CEO Joins AHEPA AHEPA Affordable Housing Management Company (AMC) President/CEO Steve Beck joined AHEPA as a member of Chapter 343, Nashville, Tenn., announced Supreme President George G. Horiates. Past Supreme Presidents Carl R. Hollister and Ike Gulas assisted Supreme President Horiates with the induction ceremony, which occurred at the AHEPA National Housing Corporation's (ANHC) board meeting held in Nashville, Sept. 19, 2020. "We are excited to welcome Steve into AHEPA," ANHC Executive Board Member Ike Gulas, PSP, said. "We were thrilled Supreme President Horiates was able to join us for our meeting and conduct the induction ceremony for Steve." Beck became AMC president and chief executive officer in July 2019. He brings 25-plus years of experience in the senior housing industry to AMC. meet Steve Beck Citing Investigative Reports, Senator Menendez Sounds Alarm Over Trump, Erdogan Relationship AHEPA shares with its audience U.S. Senator Robert Menendez's (D-NJ) letter to National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien that formally requests the National Security Adviser to submit to Congress a series of internal documents and communications documenting the nature and national security implications of President Trump’s close ties with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.  The Senator’s request follows reporting by investigative journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein that raise additional questions about President Trump’s relationship with President Erdoğan. Senator Menendez is the ranking member of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. read the letter In Pictures | A Gradual Return to Fellowship A week after the District Governors College, chapters are slowly and cautiously beginning to "open up" with gatherings again in select portions of the United States. "The safety of our members is our priority, Supreme President George G. Horiates said. "If chapters are going to resume activities, it is important that they do so in a responsible and safe manner." Pictured (at right from top to bottom): Supreme President Horiates shares a moment with Sons of Pericles members during the Gus Cherevas Estia-Pindus Chapter 326 Annual Cigar Fundraiser in Glen Cove, N.Y. Supreme President Horiates attended a fundraising social at Mykonos Blue in New York City hosted by the Daughters of Penelope chapter representing Manhattan, N.Y. Pictured below: Supreme President Horiates visits with Ahepans from Nashville Chapter 343. Greece Is the Word in 2021 Athens Supreme Convention Info Released AHEPA is preparing for the 99th AHEPA Family Supreme Convention to be held in Athens, Greece, July 25 to 31, 2021. The official convention hotel will be the Hotel Grande Bretagne. Greece will be celebrating the bicentennial of its independence in 2021 and the AHEPA family will be there to join in the celebration! See you there! learn more AHEPA Mobilizes against Turkey's Provocations In a September memo to organizational leaders, Supreme President George G. Horiates provided instruction for Ahepans to mobilize against Turkey's provocations. Turkey has escalated tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean to dangerous levels not seen since 1996 through violations of international norms and international and U.S. law, Horiates writes in the memo. "Turkey’s actions are not only illegal, but they are not in the best interests of the United States and place lives unnecessarily in harm’s way," Horiates states. The memo recaps actions taken by AHEPA to address Turkey's provocations and how Ahepans, and by extension, the community, can help going forward. "We stand ready to assist you with this most important mobilization to address this pressing matter that threatens NATO ally, Greece; strategic partner, Cyprus; and U.S. interests in the region, overall," Horiates concludes. Mobilization Tool Kit Memo to AHEPA Leaders Template Letter to Public Officials Talking Points Boycott Turkey Info Sheet AHEPA Emergency Relief Fund Opened for Natural Disasters AHEPA has opened its Emergency Relief Fund to provide assistance to the victims of the wildfires that are devastating California and Hurricane Laura, announced Supreme President George G. Horiates. “The California wildfires and Hurricane Laura have caused widespread devastation affecting thousands of people,” Supreme President Horiates said. “Our thoughts are prayers are with communities impacted by these natural disasters, and we must do our part to help and make an difference for those in need. We urge our AHEPA chapters, members, and supporters to provide assistance through our Emergency Relief Fund as we have done traditionally when natural disasters strike or most recently in response to COVID-19.” Supreme President Horiates has made the following appeal: Each chapter to donate a minimum $250 to the Emergency Relief Fund (a 501(c)3 donation), and For chapters and/or individuals to secure one (1) $500 donor from the community-at-large  AHEPA established the Emergency Fund 15 years ago. Since its inception more than $1 million has been donated from the fund to those affected by national disasters. read more Donate to the AHEPA Emergency Relief Fund In Remembrance: September Events of 1922, 1955 During September, AHEPA reflects and remembers the catastrophic events of September 1922 (the burning of Smyrna) and September 1955 (the Istanbul Pogrom) and shares the following articles, journal pieces, and other resources with our audience for a more in-depth historical perspective and additional insight: International Association of Genocide Scholars: The Istanbul Pogrom of 6-7 September 1955 in the Light of International Law Article: September 6-7, 1955: Krystallnacht in Constantinople (The Pappas Post) Article: Locals commemorate pogrom against Greeks and Jews in Turkey in 1955 (The Jerusalem Post) Must Read: The Mechanism of Catastrophe: The Turkish Pogrom Of September 6 - 7, 1955, And The Destruction Of The Greek Community Of Istanbul by Speros Vryonis, Jr., Ph.D. Must Read: The Blight of Asia by former U.S. Consul General to Smyrna George Horton Article: September 10, 1922: The Martyrdom of Metropolitan Chrysostomos of Smyrna (The Pappas Post) Article: New York Times Recounts 'Turkish Atrocities' in Smyrna 1922; Testimony Based on American Doctor's Account (The Pappas Post) Must Read: Harper Collins Book About An American Minister Who Saved 250,000 Greeks from Smyrna Fire in 1922 (on Amazon)  AHEPA Cares and it shows: A note of gratitude for your philanthropy AHEPA prides itself on the strength of its chapters and members. With more than 400 chapters worldwide, AHEPA provides community service at the grassroots. In fact, AHEPA has been described as providing “boots on the ground” - a reference to our members and their valuable work in the communities. Working hand-in-hand with local and state community service groups, AHEPA excels at providing relief when times get tough. During this unprecedented time, the COVID-19 pandemic has AHEPA mobilized once again. Our support for the health care heroes on the front lines who are making sacrifices to attend to those infected by coronavirus is resolute. Supreme President George G. Horiates has been spearheading efforts to encourage our chapters to donate or volunteer time and energy to provide assistance. With the spirit of community service at the core of their mission, we are proud our chapters have responded superbly with safety as a priority. Ahepans are going to supermarkets (with appreciation to our grocery workers too) to buy food for those in need. They are visiting area hospitals and delivering food to the doctors and nurses who are in harm's way and to the elderly and the homeless. Ahepans are also donating blood. The AHEPA family is working together to provide assistance around the world. #AHEPACares and it shows. We salute our members for their outreach. We can take pride we are fulfilling our founding fathers' vision of a community service fraternity. Supreme President Horiates thanks the AHEPA chapters that are practicing philanthropy and for sending us inspirational photos and stories. We applaud look forward to seeing more of our Order's great works! We encourage districts and chapters to engage in philanthropic and community service acts and please submit your good works to AHEPA Global Headquarters. Please remember to do so responsibly, according to government guidance, and above all else--safely! The list (below) is what we know at the time of distributing this edition of AHEPA e-news. AHEPA’s list of chapters that are playing a significant part in the communities they serve worldwide is unmatched…and will go on… Donate to the AHEPA Emergency Relief Fund Download & Distribute AHEPA Cares Flyer