The Hellenic Community of Greater Montreal established in1972 its own social services department, known today as Hellenic Social Services of Quebec (SSHQ), with the initial mission to provide assistance to newly arrived immigrants needing a job, a place to stay, or help to support themselves. Today, five decades later, the Montreal, Laval, and South Shore…
We all know by now the ultimatum that Ioannis Metaxas faced that grim morning on October 28, 1940, from Italian dictator Benito Mussolini, and his answer which echoed the globe was: “Alors c’est la guerre!” It took courage to proclaim to your citizens: “Fight to Your Death” which the brave men, women and children did….
Net proceeds will be shared equally by The Hellenic Initiative Canada and the Hellenic Red Cross Faced with the incredible catastrophe that struck our homeland a few weeks ago, our community rallied once again to support our friends and family that have lost so much. We would like to thank all those who participated in…
The Supplementary Education school year, 2021-2022 is scheduled to begin on Saturday, September 18, 2021. Registrations will take place on Saturday, September 4th and 11th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m, in all the following school campuses: Platon-Omiros Preschool – Kindergarten – Elementary • Montreal (5757 Wilderton, Montreal H3S 2V7); • Roxboro (Socrates III school…
The Fundraising Committee of the Hellenic Community of Greater Montreal would like to thank everyone that has supported our efforts by donating during our recent Radiothon. Below is our list of those that have fulfilled their pledges so far. If you have not yet submitted your donation check, please do so as soon as possible….
Il y a quelques jours, avec le message optimiste d’une baisse des cas et d’une tendance à la hausse des vaccinations, le Gouvernement du Québec a décidé d’assouplir les mesures sanitaires et de permettre la tenue d’événements de manière conditionnelle et prudente. Ainsi, le Conseil régional CHGM Rive-Sud organisera la Fête nationale du Québec, au Centre…
At a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Hellenic Community of Greater Montreal (HCGM) held Thursday, May 27, 2021 on the Zoom Platform, HCGM President Andreas Crilis officially announced that on Friday, May 28, 2021, the organization will be proceeding with the transfer of the Foyer Hellénique pour Personnes Âgées (also known as…
We are saddened that once again this year we will not be able to celebrate Easter as we would have hoped. However, it is our obligation and duty, with unconditional love, to make it possible for as many who wish to enter the church. We ask for your understanding and cooperation to accommodate everyone’s needs,…
In these extraordinary times, and in light of the curfew currently in place, special times have been for all services. Please bear in mind that we are limited to 25 people inside the church. Thank you for your understanding and patience. Below are the Easter Programs for each church (click images to enlarge):
On Tuesday, April 13, 2021, the monthly meeting of the HCGM Board of Directors was held, in the presence of the media. As has been the case in recent months, due to the pandemic, the meeting took place online, via the Zoom platform. After the establishment of Quorum and prayer, the Chairman of the Board,…
