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Apply for a Life-Changing Experience!

Applications are open more than 60 spots in our summer 2020 Greek America Corps volunteer programs in Greece.

We're offering five programs ranging from one week to one month long. Locations include Athens, Thessaloniki, Karpathos and Kasos islands and Chios island.

Scholarships are available for applicants with financial need. Applicants without financial need may also cover their own expenses. Regardless of application type (scholarship or paid), applicants must first complete the application process and be accepted in order to participate.

Watch the video above and forward this email to people who may be interested.

Click on each program below for details and to complete an application.


DEADLINE MARCH 7, 2020

Help Refugee Children on Chios

Serve abandoned refugee minors alongside our partner organization METAdrasi on a Greek island at the forefront of the world's biggest humanitarian crisis.

Apply now!
Support Abandoned, At-Risk Children

Help to make a difference in the lives of hundreds of disenfranchised children alongside our partner organization Kivotos Tou Kosmou at its facility on Chios island.

Apply now!
Serve the Homeless in Athens

Provide critical support to the homeless population in Greece's capital alongside our partner organizations Boroume and Emfasis Foundation, two of the city's most innovative charities in their field.

Apply now!
Animal Welfare on Greek Islands

Work alongside licensed veterinarians and under the auspices of the Mayors Offices of Karpathos and Kasos islands to reduce their stray dog and cat populations with hundreds of spay and neuter surgeries.

Apply now!
Empower Underprivileged Youth in Thessaloniki

Spend a week alongside our partner organization SOS Children's Villages at one of their urban summer camp facilities supporting underprivileged youth with various recreational activities and life-skills coaching.

Apply now!
Upcoming Events

Save the dates and see below our exciting series of events we have planned for the coming months!

2020 Gabby Awards in NYC

The tradition continues — more than a decade after our first Gabby Awards celebration in Chicago, our event remains the premier gathering of individuals who've had the greatest professional and philanthropic impact in North American society. Join us on Friday, May 15th as we Celebrate Greece and continue our tradition of honoring Greek America’s Best and Brightest Stars. All proceeds will benefit our academic and humanitarian endeavors, including our Greek America Corps volunteer program and Project Hope for Greece campaign.

Details
Forty Under 40 Nominations Open!

There's still time to submit your nomination for Greek America's Forty Under 40 Class of 2020! 

These awards are the leading recognition for North Americans of Greek descent, 40 years old and under, celebrating the community's top young talent in business, arts, sciences and other fields.

We're honoring those who consistently achieve excellence both professionally and philanthropically. Do you know someone 40 years old or under who falls in this category?

Click below for details and submit your nomination.

DEADLINE MARCH 14, 2020

Make a nomination!
Join Us for Some Masquerade Fun!

Grab your mask and join us in the heart of our favorite city to support a good cause at our Superstition Ball — generously hosted by Tina Livanos and Alex Makrygeorgos.

We’re excited to bring together our local friends and supporters for a night of music, food, drinks and fun. All proceeds will benefit the our philanthropic and charitable programs.

Delicious Greek appetizers and speciality cocktails inspired by Greece will be provided throughout the evening — thanks to our sponsors from Loi Estiatorio and Skinos Mastiha Spirit!


Saturday, February 29th

Rooftop at the Galleria

117 East 57th Street

New York, NY 10022

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