AHEPA Family of Canada

The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) is one of the largest Hellenic heritage groups in the world and an important community service organization in North America. The AHEPA Family is an umbrella organisation that encompasses four divisions: AHEPA, the men's division, the Daughters of Penelope, the women's division, the Sons of Pericles and the Maids of Athena, the youth divisions.

The organisation was founded in the Atlanta, Georgia in 1922. Since then it has borne chapters across the world - Canada, Greece, Australia, New Zealand and Cyprus.

The first Canadian chapter of AHEPA was founded in Toronto, Ontario in 1928. Since then, chapters have been established in many cities in Canada - Montreal, Ottawa, Belleville, Windsor, Kitchener, London, Hamilton, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Regina and Vancouver..

Mission

The mission of the AHEPA Family is to promote Hellenism, Education, Philanthropy, Civic Responsibility, and Family and Individual Excellence.

AHEPA Canada - The American Hellenic Progressive Association of Canada

Brothers, Sisters and AHEPA Family Friends:

AHEPA Canada will mobilize to assist with humanitarian relief for the people of Greece, Canadian President George Vassilas announced this week. We will partner with the initiative of Supreme President john Grossomanides and the AHEPA in the USA to ensure that we assist the people of mother Hellas.

In recent weeks there has been a tremendous amount of media coverage stating that more needs to be done, which in fact is true. However, AHEPA’s 14 chapters in Greece have also been providing relief to their communities for several months now.

THE MONTREAL AHEPA FAMILY SPREAD THE LOVE TO DONATE $130,000.00 TO GIANT STEPS SCHOOL AT THE 13TH ANNUAL SAINT VALENTINE’S BALL.

MONTREAL, FEB. 14, 2012--The Montreal AHEPA Family donated $130,000 to the Giant Steps School for children with autism on February 11, 2012. The funds were raised from the 13th Annual St. Valentine's Ball, a gala affair that since its inception has donated over $530,000 to children's causes in the Montreal area.

View the Photo Gallery - View the Booklet Valentine's ball 2012 (PDF)

AHEPA District #26 Family Continues the Tradition and Awards $6,000.00 in Scholarships

The AHEPA District #26 family gathered with friends and continued the tradition of recognizing deserving students at the twenty-third Annual AHEPA District #26 Family Christmas Dinner and Scholarship Presentation. The AHEPA District #26 officers would like to thank the many contributors who make this event possible.

2011 CEGA Award winners

On Saturday October 15, 2011, 350 people congregated at the majestic ballroom of the Fairmont Royal York Hotel for the first annual CEGA Awards. CEGA, which stands for Celebrate Excellence in Greek Achievement, was conceived within the inspiration of honouring top achievement by persons of Greek decent. The awards, which were hosted by AHEPA Toronto, honour preeminent individuals, who have excelled in their respective fields, strive for excellence and serve as role models within and beyond the Hellenic community.