AHEPA Silicon Valley

AHEPA Silicon Valley American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA)
District 21
Silicon Valley Chapter #251
San Jose, CA 95158

The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) is the largest and oldest American-based, Greek heritage grassroots membership organization. Its scope is international with chapters in the United States, Canada, Europe, including Greece and Cyprus, and "sister" chapters in Australia and New Zealand. Established July 26, 1922, in Atlanta, Georgia in response to the evils of bigotr

y spearheaded by the K*K and to assist Greek immigrants assimilate into American society. AHEPA joined with the NAACP and B'nai B'rith to combat discrimination. Today, AHEPA brings the ideals of ancient Greece, which includes philanthropy, education, civic responsibility, and family and individual excellence to the community. Although a majority of the membership is composed of Americans of Greek descent, application for membership is open to anyone who believes in the mission of the organization. The mission of the AHEPA Family is to promote Hellenism, Education, Philanthropy, Civic Responsibility, and Family and Individual Excellence.

The new AHEPA Traveler – Summer Issue is here!
06/05/2026

The new AHEPA Traveler – Summer Issue is here!

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Our District 21 led by the Silicon Valley and San Francisco Chapters, proudly participated in the Independence Day Parad...
05/06/2026

Our District 21 led by the Silicon Valley and San Francisco Chapters, proudly participated in the Independence Day Parade alongside the Presidential Guard of Evzones directly from Greece in San Francisco! Our banner was at the head of the parade and prominently displayed at the Union Square celebrations!

Our revamped quarterly AHEPA District 21 publication is now online in an interactive edition.  Feel free to read it and ...
03/22/2026

Our revamped quarterly AHEPA District 21 publication is now online in an interactive edition. Feel free to read it and provide us feedback!

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We appreciate our Blood Donors who during our recent Drive donated 28 units of life-saving blood and blood products. It ...
03/22/2026

We appreciate our Blood Donors who during our recent Drive donated 28 units of life-saving blood and blood products. It included 7 first-time donors. The units could save the lives of up to 84 patients! We acknowledge the support and facilities provided by St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in San Jose, CA.

We promote AHEPA's global mission based on the ancient Hellenic ideals of philanthropy, education, civil responsibility, family and individual excellence! Our members are engaged in many activities and this recent blood drive showcases our commitment to the communities around us!

You can still participate in any Vitalant blood bank drive and use our sign-up link to give our mission credit until the end of this year:
https://lnkd.in/g8FrcKSV

03/03/2026

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We are hosting our third Blood Drive on Mar 5.  Please sign up for your valuable donation from the flyer below.
02/02/2026

We are hosting our third Blood Drive on Mar 5. Please sign up for your valuable donation from the flyer below.

The AHEPA Silicon Valley Chapter had its annual Vasilopita lunch in San Jose. Chapter presidents Dr Vassilis Zarifis and...
01/25/2026

The AHEPA Silicon Valley Chapter had its annual Vasilopita lunch in San Jose. Chapter presidents Dr Vassilis Zarifis and Jacqui Argyres led the traditional cutting of the vasilopita. For a video of the event click here https://youtu.be/u3FgsR96xu4

We are proud to support the important work of Aegean Rebreath, an organization dedicated to protecting our seas and empo...
01/19/2026

We are proud to support the important work of Aegean Rebreath, an organization dedicated to protecting our seas and empowering local communities across the Greek islands and the wider marine environment of Greece. This donation from AHEPA Chapter 251 is a small contribution to a truly impactful mission. For more information about their actions and initiatives, visit link below:

Η Aegean Rebreath είναι ένας πολυδύναμος Οργανισμός που εργάζεται στοχευμένα για να προστατεύσει και αναβαθμίσει το θαλάσσιο περιβάλλον.

Welcome to the Interactive Edition of District 21 Traveler. Please share with family and friends and encourage them to j...
12/02/2025

Welcome to the Interactive Edition of District 21 Traveler.
Please share with family and friends and encourage them to join our wonderful organization!

The best experience is using the magazine style at this link with both sound, video, and interactive links

https://heyzine.com/flip-book/b7a73a2a0f.html

Navigation Made Easy

--Flip pages in any direction by using the arrow keys or your fingers on a mobile
--In the Table of Contents, simply click/touch on any page number to jump directly to that section
On page 14, scan the QR code or click the word “here” to view the full event program
On page 17, tap the screen to watch the event video
On page 31, click the word “here” to enjoy the cruise video
On page 35, click Facebook button to go to corresponding page
On page 51, click the words “here” to discover delicious recipes for kourabiedes and melomakarona
--Interactive Flyers

Our flyers for upcoming events are fully interactive:

Click to purchase tickets, or
Fill out the participation form to join the event.
Flipbook Bonus

--If you're viewing the flipbook edition, head to page 38 to enjoy the music of Manos Hadjidakis, a moment of cultural immersion you won’t want to miss.

Interactive magazine of AHEPA District 21

12/01/2025

Interactive magazine of AHEPA District 21

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