AHEPA Shrine Chapter 500

 

GREENLAWN, NY – Over the last few years, AHEPA has spread its membership wings throughout New York, the Empire State, inspiring Hellenism and brotherhood. Shrine 500 was reactivated and became the latest chapter to join the Empire State Family. The reactivation occurred on September 27, 2019 at St. Paraskevi Church in Greenlawn.

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RELEASE DATE: December 12, 2023                  

CONTACT: Edwin Rivera: eddie@newyorkfitnessandboxing.com

Shrine AHEPA Chapter 500 Supports Saint Basil Academy

GARRISON, NY – On December 9th, 2023, our chapter brothers embraced the spirit of giving by deciding to present Saint Basil’s Academy with not only heartfelt gift cards but also a brand-new coat rack. In a thoughtful meeting with Lauren Biniaris, a dedicated administrator for Community and Development at the Academy, we discussed the details of our contribution.

As part of our commitment to spreading joy, every student at the academy will be receiving a $50 gift card, courtesy of the generosity of Chapter 500. During the festivities, the gym hall sparkled with a magical display of holiday decorations, creating a warm and festive atmosphere that resonated with the joy of the season. The vibrant energy of the young students, their faces adorned with smiles, added an extra layer of cheer to the occasion.

Lauren, who played a pivotal role in orchestrating the holiday event, expressed her heartfelt gratitude for the chapter’s benevolence. Her appreciation mirrored the sentiment felt by all those present, highlighting the impact of collective kindness during the holiday season. The synergy between Chapter 500 and Saint Basil’s Academy not only brightened the gym hall but also touched the lives of the students, making this December 9th a memorable and joyous day for everyone involved.

District 6 had strong representation and excellent turnout at Saturday’s event. Pictured left to right are President Edwin Rivera, Maids of Athena District 6 Treasurer Sophia Theodorou, and Treasurer Steve Ramerini.

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Gingerbread house centerpieces made by the children of Saint Basil Academy, Girl Scout troop number 98028 of Harrington, NJ, and the JOY group of Saints Constantine and Helen in West Nyack festooned each table, along with holly branches collected from the numerous holly bushes scattered throughout the campus.
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Numerous District 6 members from AHEPA, the Daughters of Penelope, and the Maids of Athena came out to show their generosity and support for all the children of Saint Basil Academy. The house was packed with record-breaking attendance!

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The children of Saint Basil Academy performed a beautiful shadow-play performance of the classic and heart-warming story Amahl and the Night Visitors by Gian Carlo Menotti. The play tells the story of the Three Kings following the Star of Bethlehem to the home of Amahl, a young crippled child who offers a gift to Christ and is blessed with a miracle. The audience joined in singing beautiful Christmas carols throughout the performance.
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 Founded in 1922 in Atlanta, Georgia, on the principles that undergirded its fight for civil rights and against discrimination, bigotry, and hatred felt at the hands of the Ku Klux Klan, AHEPA is the largest and oldest grassroots association of American citizens of Greek heritage and Philhellenes with more than 400 chapters across the United States, Canada, and Europe.

 AHEPA’s mission is to promote the ancient Greek ideals of Education, Philanthropy, Civic Responsibility, and Family and Individual Excellence through community service and volunteerism.

 For more information, please visit www.ahepa.org.