Charity Victoria, BC
This organization is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
Registration number: | 119283711RR0001 |
Doing business as: | Victoria Hellenic Society |
Type: | Charitable Organization |
Category: | Other Purposes Beneficial to the Community |
Mission Statement:
The Victoria and Vancouver Island Greek Community Society aims to preserve and promote Hellenic culture, heritage, and traditions. They nurture and teach the Greek language, represent the Greek community, and offer charitable assistance to those in need.
Geographic Focus:
The organization operates in Victoria, British Columbia, serving the local Greek community. They also engage with non-Greeks in the area, making their services inclusive and community-driven.
Program Highlights:
The society offers various programs, including:
- Greek School: Teaching the Greek language on Saturdays.
- Greek Dancing: Offering dance lessons on Mondays.
- Chanting Lessons: Providing chanting lessons on Wednesdays.
- Church Services: Holding church services on Sundays.
- Greek Fest: Hosting a major celebration with food, music, dancing, museum tours, and deli and souvenirs, attracting over 20,000 attendees in 2019.
- Bake Sales: Organizing bake sales by Philoptochos before Christmas and Easter.
- Community Events: Hosting New Year's Eve parties and other social events for the community.
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