Membership

Ahepa Membership is open to all adult men over the age of twenty seven years old. We accept all nationalities, races, and creeds; as long as they are a philhellene. A Philhellene, being a person fond of or greatly admiring Greece and Greek culture.

There are many reasons to join the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA), including:

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• Promoting ancient Greek ideals:

  • AHEPA promotes the ideals of ancient Greece, such as education, family, civic responsibility, philanthropy, and individual excellence. 

• Community service:

  • AHEPA promotes community service and volunteerism to advance these ideals. 

• Education:

  • AHEPA offers access to education scholarships, and has a professional development program for Greek-American high school students. 

• Career opportunities:

  • AHEPA offers career opportunities and an internship program. 

• Membership benefits:

  • AHEPA members receive updates on organization affairs, invitations to events, discounts on car and hotel rentals, and access to AHEPA News Quarterly. 

• Connections:

  • AHEPA members can connect with other Greek Americans and philhellenes. 

• History:

  • AHEPA is the oldest and largest Greek heritage organization in the United States. It was founded in Atlanta, Georgia in 1922 to combat discrimination against Greek Americans. 

• Affordable housing:

  • AHEPA's National Housing Corporation provides affordable housing for the elderly. 

AHEPA has over 400 chapters worldwide, including in the United States, Greece, Canada, Australia and Europe.