The St. George Ladies Philoptochos Society contributes to a wide range of local and national charities and programs. Below is a list of some of the many contributions we have made over the previous 12 months.
Backpacks and school supplies for children in need at Potter School
Hats, gloves and scarves (homemade) for homeless women veterans in Boston
Collecting food for food pantry
Standard Times' Neediest Family Fund
Assisting our own parishioners in need
The Giving Tree for needy students at Potter School at Christmas
Visits to homes and nursing homes during holidays with gifts and company.
The St. George Ladies Philoptochos Society is proud to have contributed to every one of the National Philoptochos Society Commitments and Programs:
Academy of Saint Basil
Autism Fund
Children's Medical Fund
Ecumenical Patriarchate
Emergency Fund, National
General Medical Fund
Hellenic College Holy Cross School of Theology
International Orthodox Christian Charities
National Sisterhood of Presvyteres Benevolent Fund
Orhodox Christian Fellowship
Orthodox Christian Mission Center and Support a Mission Priest
Retired Clergy and Widowed Presbyteras Benevolent Fund
Saint Photios Shrine
75th Anniversary Founders Fund
Social Services/Cancer and Other Major Illnesses Fund
United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund