About Us
We are the Philoptochos Society, meaning “friends of the poor,” of the Dormition of the Mother of God Greek Orthodox Church in Burlington, VT.
Our patron Saints are Cosmas and Damian, the Holy Unmercenaries, who were two physicians who lived in the third century. Because they accepted no payment from those in need, they were called the anargyroi (from the Greek meaning 'the silverless' or 'unmercenaries'). They were martyred in AD 287.
The mission of the Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society is to help the poor, the destitute, hungry, the aged, the sick, the unemployed, the orphaned, the imprisoned, the widowed, the handicapped, and the victims of disaster through fundraising efforts.
Besides the philanthropies of our National Philoptochos Society, we support many local charities. See the list below!
Two annual pastry sales are our only fundraisers and an opportunity to share our Greek heritage by sharing the most popular pastries. You can find more info here closer to our next event! We appreciate all your support in this event.
Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society Dispersement:
National Philoptochos Society Obligations (20 items)
2. Metropolis of Boston Philoptochos Obligations (5 items)
3. Dormition Greek Orthodox church (8 items)
4.Alzheimer’s
5. American Institute for Cancer Research
6.American Red Cross VT
7.American Heart Association
8.Anew Place VT
9.COTS VT
10.Dana Farber Institute
11. Doctors Without Borders
12. Feeding Chittenden
13. Heifer International
14. IOCC (International Orthodox Christian Charities)
15. JUMP VT
16. Leukemia and Lymphoma (Blood Cancer)
17. Macular degeneration
18. National Multiple Sclerosis
19. Make a Wish Foundation VT
20. Prison Ministry OCPM
21. Project Mexico (orphanage)
22. Ronald McDonald House NY & Ronald McDonald House VT
23. The Salvation Army
24. School of the Blind
25. Smile Train
26. Special Olympics VT
27. ST Jude’s Children’s Hospital
28. ST MICHAEL’S HOME FOR THE ELDERLY
29. UVM CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
30. VT Food Bank
31. VT Veterans Association
32. World Central Kitchen
33. ZOE FOR LIFE