AHEPA Chapter 495 – “Andreas T. Stamboulidis Parthenon” – Whitestone, NY

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AHEPA Chapter 495, known as the Parthenon chapter, is a vibrant Greek-American presence rooted in the Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church community of Whitestone, Queens.

 

Recent Highlights

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• November 9, 2024: Hosted a successful Tsipouro Night fundraiser at the church hall, attended by Supreme President Savas Tsivicos and District officials—supporting chapter programs.

• May 2025 (recent AHEPA Sunday): Presented two scholarships to outstanding local students, Constantia Andreou and Theodore Pappas, during a celebratory service at Holy Cross Church.

• Monthly Social Nights: Organizes regular “Laiki Vradia” (folk music evenings), including one on March 8, 2025, fostering fellowship and Greek cultural exchange.

 

Community & Values

Chapter 495 embodies AHEPA’s core pillars—Hellenism, education, philanthropy, civic responsibility, family, and individual excellence—by combining scholarship support, cultural events, and fundraising activities. Its efforts deeply enrich Whitestone’s Greek-American parish on a continuing basis.