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The Demeter Initiative Rooftop Reception at AHEPA National Headquarters
The Washington, DC Hellenic Community and Friends Invites You to
THE DEMETER INITIATIVE ROOFTOP RECEPTION When: Thursday, May 16 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
AHEPA National Headquarters
1909 Q St NW
Washington, DC 20009 Please join us for an evening of mezzes and drinks in support of The Demeter Initiative. Donations are kindly requested, with a suggested donation of $10, the more the better, as 100% of the donations will go towards the Demeter Initiative. Demeter Initiative Details: 1. Food will be purchased from local Greek farmers thus providing economic support to the farmers. 2. The purchased food will be delivered by hired help to 35 participating supermarkets throughout Greece, thus further stimulating the economy with job creation. 3. Eligible needy families can receive the food at the supermarkets at no cost to the families. Sponsors Mediterranean Fare provided by: Athena Pallas About The Demeter Initiative The Demeter Initiative, named after the Greek goddess of the harvest, is a program founded by the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA), a leading membership-based association for the nation's millions of American citizens of Greek heritage and Philhellenes. Its goal is to raise a $100,000, which when combined with a matching donation of $100,000 from AHEPA Chapter 53, St. Louis, will provide $200,000 to be used for the following:
AHEPA will be working in cooperation with the International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) which will help secure the food from farmers and provide it to the 35 participating supermarket chains in Greece.
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