Throughout our Archdiocese, camping ministries play a vital role in the spiritual growth and development of our youth. It is a sacred ground where our children and young adults encounter the teachings of our Orthodox faith, form lasting friendships, and forge a deeper connection with God and His Church. The experiences gained during their time at camp are invaluable and leave a lasting impact on their lives.
An annual celebration to celebrate the feast day of Saint Elpidophoros, patron of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros, the gala raises critical funds for the Archdiocesan Youth Summer Camp Scholarship Fund, which provides financial assistance to children from across the Archdiocese, enabling them to attend Greek Orthodox summer camps regardless of their financial circumstances. The generous contributions from our parishes will be instrumental in making this vision a reality, and we humbly invite each and every one of you to participate in this blessed endeavor.
The Archbishop’s Award of Excellence
This November, at the Archbishop’s Nameday Dinner, we honor Paulette Poulos and Philip Christopher as the inaugural recipients — recognizing their outstanding service to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America and the Greek-American Community.
We kindly request your support by:
1. Attending the Dinner: Monday, November 3 at Leonard's in Great Neck, New York.
2. Making a Donation: Please contribute to the fundraising efforts by becoming a sponsor or offering a monetary donation, which will directly benefit the Archdiocesan Youth Summer Camp Scholarship Fund.
3. Spreading the Word: Encourage fellow parishioners, friends, and family members to participate and contribute to this meaningful cause.
4. Praying for Success: Offer prayers for the success of our fundraising efforts and the growth of our camping ministries, that they may continue to be a beacon of faith for our youth.
TICKETS
$300 per person
SPONSOR A TABLE OF 10
Download the Sponsorship packet PDF
$5,000 Sponsor
Listed on Sponsor Board
$7,500 Benefactor
Preferred Table Location, Listed on Sponsor Board, Electronic Greeting on Screen in the Room
$10,000 Grand Benefactor
Exclusive Table Location, VIP Reception, Listed on Sponsor Board, Electronic Greeting on Screen in the Room
$25,000 Diamond Benefactor
Deluxe Table Location, VIP Reception, Listed on Sponsor Board, Electronic Greeting on Screen in the Room
SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM
If you do not plan on attending but would like to make a donation we offer the following options:
$1,000 - Bronze Camp Donor
$2,500 - Gold Camp Donor
$5,000 - Silver Camp Donor
$10,000 - Platinum Camp Donor
$25,000 - Diamond Camp Donor
“This fund has now become a lasting effort that will support one of the mainstays of our ministry in the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America: the summer camp. Once again this summer I visited our camps, and was so touched by the impact that these program continue to make on our young campers. And this happens at every camp, in every Metropolis because of the love of our clergy and staff members."
- Archbishop Elpidophoros of America