Dear Friends of the Metropolis of Boston Philoptochos,
We pray that you and your families are safe and well.
In response to the on-going financial crisis so many families throughout New England are experiencing during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Metropolis of Boston Philoptochos Board has launched a new effort to assist the Metropolis Chapters in need of financial assistance. Many of the Chapters continue to provide support to the food banks and homeless shelters in their local communities. However, without the fundraising projects that the individual Chapters have hosted previously, finances are limited and dwindling. It’s time for the Metropolis of Boston Philoptochos to support our Chapters, as they continue the primary mission of Philoptochos – helping those in need.
As background:
· The Executive Board of the National Philoptochos sent each Metropolis Philoptochos $2,000 for the purchase of food cards from local supermarkets to assist individuals in need.
· The Metropolis Board matched the $2,000 from the Philoptochos treasury and His Eminence Metropolitan Methodios and each Metropolis Board member made individual donations, which brings the fund to approximately $7,000!
· We ask for assistance from the Greek Orthodox community in the Metropolis of Boston to help us raise the funds to reach our goal of $10,000! No amount is too small to make an impact.
· Proceeds received will be distributed back to the Philoptochos Chapters throughout New England so that they may assist community members in need. Chapters may apply for these funds and a committee composed of Metropolis Philoptochos Board members will review for approval of disbursements.
We can do this! Please help the Metropolis of Boston Philoptochos continue to assist the local communities in need by feeding the hungry during these difficult times.
