AHEPA

The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) is a fraternal organization founded on July 26, 1922, in Atlanta, Georgia. AHEPA was founded in response to the evils of bigotry spearheaded by the Ku Klux Klan and to assist Greek immigrants' assimilation into American society. AHEPA joined with B'nai B'rith and the NAACP to combat discrimination. The mission of the AHEPA family is to promote Hellenism, education, philanthropy, civic responsibility, family, and individual excellence.

Founding Members

• George A. Polos
• John Angelopoulos
• George Campbell
• James Vlass
• Nicholas D. Chotas
• James Campbell
• Spiros J. Stamos
• Harry Angelopoulos

The Emblem of the Order of AHEPA

Represents five virtues:

• Faith
• Justice
• Hope
• Power
• Peace