Philoptochos

Dormition of Virgin Mary Philoptochos Society

Chapter 1099

 
 
 
 

 

Our Chapter’s Mission

Philoptochos means "love of the poor" in Greek.  We strive to serve our neighbors in the northern Shenandoah Valley by volunteering, fundraising, and providing donations.

We support the following Non-Profit Organizations:

As need arises, our chapter actively organizes to provide relief to those affected.

  • We help victims of natural disasters by providing funds and donations.
  • Keep our isolated community members engaged with Sunshine calls and mailings.
  • To perpetuate our faith, we also assist the church with the festival, baking, decorating, and providing koliva for memorials.

It is our mission to perform all our charitable duties with discretion, courtesy, and kindness. For our complete mission, please visit https://www.philoptochos.org/mission-statement/.

Facebook

For the most up to date information on our current initiatives and fundraisers, please follow us on our Facebook page, “Dormition of Virgin Mary Philoptochos – Winchester, VA” at https://www.facebook.com/dormitionvirginmaryphiloptochos.

From our Charitable Activities

 

Membership

We welcome all parishioners, age 18 years old and older, to join our chapter. Members should be Orthodox or the spouse of an Orthodox parishioner. Men have long supported the women of Philoptochos and are encouraged to join as Associate members. Copies of our membership forms are available in the church hall across from the office as well as electronically. If paying stewardship by check, please make it payable to "Dormition of Virgin Mary Philoptochos Society."  A year of Philoptochos membership can also be given as a gift for a loved one.

• 2024 Philoptochos Stewardship and Gift Form

• 2024 Membership Letter

• 2024 Circles of Interest

 

 

 

Philoptochos Scholarship Opportunities

Dormition of Virgin Mary Philoptochos Scholarship

Our Philoptochos chapter is offering an opportunity to qualifying students of Orthodox faith pursuing an Associate, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree or professional certificate this Fall semester 2024 to apply for a Dormition of Virgin Mary Philoptochos Society merit based scholarship award in the amount of $500. Application will be available on the Church handout table and online, http://dormition.va.goarch.org/ministries/philoptochos.  Complete applications due June 15, 2024. Please see the Application Requirements handout for more information.

Philoptochos Scholarship Requirements

Philoptochos Scholarship Application

Anastasia K. Michals Memorial Philoptochos Scholarship

With the blessings of His Eminence Metropolitan Apostolos, the Metropolis of New Jersey Philoptochos is once again offering an opportunity to qualifying High School seniors, who are enrolled in an accredited University, College or Trade School, to apply for a Metropolis of New Jersey Philoptochos merit based scholarship.  Deadline for submitting the application is June 15, 2024. The scholarship application is also posted under Resources on our Philoptochos website at njphiloptochos.org.

Fundraisers

We actively fundraise throughout the year to support our charitable giving.  Some annual fundraisers include the sale of ornaments and Greek holiday breads during Christmastime and the sale of gifts imported from Greece and beverages at our booth at our Church’s annual Greek festival.  Please check our Facebook page for announcements about upcoming fundraisers.

 

Dormition of the Virgin Mary Festival

 

 

 

Koliva

Philoptochos can prepare koliva for memorials. A donation of $75 is appreciated, but it is a free service to anyone upon request.

 

Monetary Donations

Monetary donations to support our charitable giving are greatly appreciated. Checks are payable to “Dormition of Virgin Mary Philoptochos Society.” If you wish to earmark the donation for a specific initiative or event, please note that on the memo line.  Checks may be mailed to our address below or placed inside the secure Philoptochos drop-box beside the church office door.

 

Philoptochos Chapter Address

Ladies Philoptochos Society Chapter 1099

Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church

1700 Amherst Street

Winchester, VA 22601-2807

 

Philoptochos Chapter Email Address      charity.dormition@gmail.com         

Chapter 1099 Officers         

Angela Tsiatsos, President

Maria Boyer, 1st Vice President

Georgia Yeatras, Treasurer

Kathy Lutz, Assistant Treasurer

Chris Georgarakis, Corresponding and Recording Secretary