Daughters of Penelope
Capital District #3
Women's Affiliate to the Order of AHEPA
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Saint Basil's Academy in Garrison, New York, is a school and home for
young children of Greek descent whose parents are dead or unable or unwilling to
care for them, has been the Daughters project since 1950. They have constructed
and furnished dormitories, have built a swimming pool, and continue to meet the
yearly needs of the academy with fund raisers. |
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The Penelope Shelter Home for Battered Women in Mobile, Alabama, has been
operating since 1980. The Papanicolaou Cancer Research Institute is an ongoing project adopted in
1969. The Daughters have raised thousands of dollars for cancer research. Thousands of scholarships awards for high school and college students are given annually by local chapters and the national organization. |
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The Salute to Women Awards Program is held every year in Washington, DC. This
program, instituted in 1970, honors outstanding women in various fields.
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Presentations of the Greek classics to local schools and public libraries. |
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In between fund raising projects, we do
find time to entertain ourselves and increase our knowledge by bringing in guest
speakers to discuss topics that affect our members and their families. One of the most rewarding aspects of belonging to the Daughters of Penelope is their contribution to the community and the gains they have made in helping women attain their goals and dreams. Our overall picture is a grand one. Thank you for your support. |

