Philanthropies Supported by the

Annunciation Ladies Philoptochos

 

The compassionate works of Philoptochos are a continuation of Christ’s ministry on earth. We have an opportunity, through our participation in the ministries and programs of Philoptochos, to return to God a portion of the time, talents and resources with which He has gifted us.

Currentl, Philoptochos is the largest Christian women’s philanthropic organization in the

United States.  Indeed, the name Philoptochos was appropriately chosen to describe the organization as “friends of the poor.” All Orthodox Christian women 18 and over are entitled to become members of Philoptochos. Won’t you Choose to Make a Difference in 2006?

 

National Programs

Archdiocese Mission Programs              Patriarchate Charities           

Cancer Fund                                             St. Basil  Academy

Children's Cardiac Fund                           St. Photios Shrine

Children's Medical Fund                           Support a Mission Priest

Hellenic College/Holy Cross Seminary   Social Services Fund

International Orthodox Christian Charities        Zoe for Life

Orthodox Christian Fellowship                 Project Mexico

Orthodox Christian Mission Center                   UNICEF

National Forum of Church Musicians                Hogar Rafael Ayau Orphanage

National Sisterhood of Presbyteres                  The Tree House (Wichita)

Retired Clergy Benevolent Fund             Vasilopita for St. Basil Academy

 

Metropolis Programs

Bishop Anthimos Scholarship Fund                  Prison Ministry Fund

Denver Metropolis Center                        Social Services Emergency Fund

Metropolis Monastic Community              Youth Ministry Fund

Mission Churches Fund

 

Local Community Charities

Alzheimer's Association                           Meals on Wheels

Bloch Cancer Foundation                         Multiple Sclerosis Society

Don Bosco Center                                    Parkinson's Association

Cancer Action                                           Project Warmth

Cooley’s Anemia Foundation                            Ronald McDonald House

Heart to Heart International                       Rose Brooks Center

Hope House                                              St. Vincent's Operation Breakthrough

Kansas City Hospice                                Truman Medical Center Auxiliary

Love Fund                                        Capper Foundation

Juvenile Diabetes                            Leukemia Society

Fr. Neophytos’ Village Support

 

Other Ministries

Catechism School                                    St. Mary’s Feed the Homeless      

EOYC                                                        Parish Library/Bookstore

GOYA                                                        Parish Stewardship

Parish Outreach                               Support for our Seminarians

 

These are not the only needs to which Philoptochos donates. Within our parish Philoptochos also prepares kolyva and coffee hours for memorial services, prepares makaria (funeral) luncheons, hosts special religious events and receptions, ministers to the homebound, bereaved and college students and provides services and support where needed.

 

We sincerely appreciate your contributions and support of our ministries.