Events
2024 National Convention
November 1st - 3rd
Cleveland, Ohio
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Grand Banquet
November 2, 2024
Fundraising Campaign
We have launched a fundraising campaign to benefit the school in the underpopulated and struggling village of Fourna, Greece in Evrytania. The school had been forced to close due to declining population, but the local priest, Father Konstantinos and teacher, Panagiota Diamanti placed an ad encouraging families with school-aged children to move to the village. Their efforts have yielded a remarkable response, with two families, comprising a total of nine children, relocating to Fourna. However, additional funding is still needed to provide the village school with the resources required to educate the children.
Fourna Fundraising
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The Federation of Sterea Hellas is undertaking an important initiative. We are launching a fundraising campaign to support the Hellenic American Search and Rescue Team (HASRT) in their critical mission.
HASRT is an all-volunteer non-profit organization located outside of Nafpaktos, Greece. They are comprised of 25 dedicated members, established in 2019 to provide comprehensive emergency response services across western Greece. They are officially registered by the Greek Civil Protection. Their vital services include wildland firefighting, structural fire response, search and rescue operations, water rescue, and specialized technical rescues.
Hellenic American Search & Rescue Team (HASRT)
DonateFundraising Campaign
The Federation of Sterea Hellas is undertaking an important initiative. We are launching a fundraising campaign to support the Hellenic American Search and Rescue Team (HASRT) in their critical mission.
HASRT is an all-volunteer non-profit organization located outside of Nafpaktos, Greece. They are comprised of 25 dedicated members, established in 2019 to provide comprehensive emergency response services across western Greece. They are officially registered by the Greek Civil Protection. Their vital services include wildland firefighting, structural fire response, search and rescue operations, water rescue, and specialized technical rescues.
Hellenic American Search & Rescue Team (HASRT)
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The Federation of Sterea Hellas, Inc. was incorporated on May 21, 1946, as a not-for-profit 501(c)(10) fraternal organization. The Federation and its chapters are comprised of immigrants from Sterea Hellas (Central Greece) and their descendants residing in the United States of America and Canada.
Prior to the 1986 government administrative reform, Sterea Hellas consisted of seven Prefectures: Aitoloakarnania, Attica, Boeotia, Euboea, Evrytania, Phocis, and Phthiotis. The geographic area had borders to the North; Epiros and Thessalia, to the South; Gulfs of Corinth and Patras, to the East; the Aegean Sea and to the West; the Ionian Sea. Since then, the Prefectures have been changed to Regional Units and the borders have been changed eliminating some areas. However, to maintain consistency and cultivate fellowship within our members, the Federation recognizes the original borders prior to 1986, as Sterea Hellas. Therefore, membership eligibility is based on the geographic area as it was when the Federation of Sterea Hellas was created in 1946.
The Federation of Sterea Hellas USA and Canada coordinates activities of its chapters relating to national, educational and philanthropic goals throughout Sterea Hellas, USA and Canada. In addition, to focusing on preserving and promoting the rich history and culture of Sterea Hellas for the next generation.
If you are interested in starting a chapter in your area, please email us at: info@stereahellas.org.
“True wisdom comes to each of us when we realize how little we understand about life, ourselves, and the world around us.”
– Socrates
Scholarships
The Federation of Sterea Hellas is committed to fostering Hellenism amongst the youth in our community. As Greek-Americans we are the torchbearers of a remarkable tradition, that has left an indelible mark on the world through contributions in philosophy, democracy, literature, and so much more. Our unique identity has been woven into the fabric of America, enriching the tapestry of this great nation with our language, traditions, and values. It is with great enthusiasm that we uphold the importance of embracing our heritage and passing it on to future generations. Through education and cultural awareness, we strengthen our sense of belonging and empower our youth to appreciate the extraordinary journey of being Greek-American.
In our continuing efforts, the Federation of Sterea Hellas awards a limited number of $1,000 scholarships for high school, college and trade/technical students. Eligibility for each scholarship is listed on the application. At a minimum, the applicant or the parent must be a member in good standing of a Chapter associated to the Federation of Sterea Hellas.
You can review the complete details and deadline dates by downloading the appropriate scholarship application form.
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Federation of Sterea Hellas, Inc.
33465 Saint James Trail
Avon, OH 44011
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