In the past 16 years alone, the EOK has donated over $2,000,000 to the charities listed here. Your gifts may be directed toward one of our two established charities, the Demetra Fund for Breast Cancer Research and Patient Assistance and the Hellenic Women’s Club Scholarship Fund, or to any number of these organizations.
American Farm School – Tuition Support
The mission of the Thessalonica Agricultural and Industrial Institute, also known as the American Farm school, is to educate youth and adults to become professionally accomplished in the agriculture, ecology and life sciences in order to make Greece and its neighbors a better place.
Neufeld Hematology Fund- Thalassemia Research – The Hematology/Oncology department scientists work to understand the causes of cancer and blood diseases and to develop better treatments. Dr. Neufeld’s main research focus is clinical trials in non-malignant blood disorders, including thalassemia and iron overload, ITP and hemophilia.
Hellenic Women’s Benevolent Association -Hellenic Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Seeks to provide long term health care to the acutely ill and those with memory impairment in an environment of compassion and quality of life. In addition, rehabilitation services are also provided.
Hellenic Women’s Club, Inc., EOK Demetra Fund for Breast Cancer Research and Patient Assistance
The Demetra Fund for Breast Cancer Research provides funds for internationally recognized research focused on basic science, clinical research programs, and/or patient care.
Massachusetts General Institute for Neurodegenerative Disease – Alzheimer’s Research
MIND strives to translate laboratory discoveries into prevention, treatment and cures for Alzheimer’s, ALS, Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative diseases. MIND seeks to accelerate therapies that lessen the devastating toll of these diseases on patients and families.
Perkins School for the Blind – Infant and Toddler Program- Toy Lending Library
Committed to providing education and services that build productive, meaningful lives for children and adults, starting at a young age who are blind, deaf blind or visually impaired with or without other disabilities.
Under the direction of the Metropolis of Boston, this Orthodox Home of Hope provides a “home away from home” for those who come mainly from Greece but also from around the US and the world for medical treatment of serious illnesses.
Poor and homeless women are provided a safe and nurturing environment in order to maintain their dignity, seek opportunity and find security in their lives.
SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS
Hellenic College Holy Cross School of Theology – EOK Scholarship
