About AHEPA

What is AHEPA?

The Order of AHEPA (American Hellenic Educational and Progressive Association) is an international organization founded in 1922 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Although originally founded to help the newly arriving Greek immigrants learn English and assimilate into the overall community, it has since expanded its mission. AHEPA, along with it's women's affiliate organization, the Daughters of Penelope, contributes their efforts and financial resources to many worthwhile causes including education, housing for the elderly, medical research, disaster relief, and the care of orphaned and underprivileged children.

Learn more about AHEPA and the Daughters of Penelope by visiting one of the following affiliated organizations:

the Scholarship Fund Mission

The mission of the AHEPA Mother Lodge Chapter No. 1 Educational Fund, Inc. is to provide both scholastic achievement and financial need scholarships to students pursuing post high school education.

In addition, the Fund strives to strengthen community and country by promoting education through the development and implementation of various comprehensive programs.

These young men and women represent America’s future, and we are proud support their academic careers.

What is Hellenism?

Originating from Έλλην (Éllēn, “a Greek”).

The emulation of ancient Greek culture, civilization, principles and ideals, including humanism, reason, the pursuit of knowledge, the arts, moderation and civic responsibility.