As part of their ongoing efforts to inform and protect vulnerable groups in matters of mental health and quality of life, last week the HCGM Social Service department distributed packages with protection products against COVID-19 to the elderly residents of the Foyer hellénique. This activity took place in the courtyard at the entrance of the…
As of July 1, the Hellenic Community of Greater Montreal has the right to purchase the Foyer according to the terms of the agreement set forth 35 years ago. We are proud to announce that we have initiated this process to transfer this property to the HCGM and which should be complete within the next…
Nous sommes très heureux de vous informer que le ministère de l’Éducation (MÉES) a confirmé que le permis de l’École Socrates-Démosthène a été renouvelé pour une durée sans précédent de 4 ans. Nous avons également été informés que notre demande d’offrir des services éducatifs préscolaires de 4 ans (prématernelle), dans le cadre du MÉES, a…
Why a virtual festival? Listen to Aphrodite Stathopoulos, HCGM Vice President and Chair, South Shore Regional Council tell us how from bad comes good and why we should never take for granted how important our connections are. #wegotthis If you have not already done so, please consider a donation to the HCGM South Shore. Click…
It is with great enthusiasm that the Hellenic Community of Greater Montreal reopens its churches, but with specific, cautionary controls. Volunteers will be on hand in every church to assist you in doing your part in maintaining these protocols. Please be mindful of this and follow their directions. What Should You Do for Your Part? BEFORE…
For 38 years, the St-Jean Baptiste Greek Festival on the South Shore of Montreal has been the Hellenic Community of Greater Montreal’s “kick-off to summer” event. Anyone that has been to this festival has no doubt felt the warmth, contagious enthusiasm and great spirit of collaboration that goes into this event. It’s hard to imagine…
Message from HCGM Fundraising Committee’s Vice Chairman Dr. George Tsoukas. (in Greek)
From the onset of this crisis, the Hellenic Community of Greater Montreal has remained committed to its mission to preserve and perpetuate the Greek Orthodox faith in Montreal. Six weeks ago, the Quebec government began implementing restrictions to help slow the COVID-19 pandemic, our churches closed to the public and thousands of people in our…
A message from the HCGM President Andy Crilis. “The Hellenic Community of Greater Montreal will always be there for you. Serving, helping, and listening to your voice…”
Chers parents et amis, À la suite de l’annonce par le ministre de l’Éducation de la réouverture graduelle des écoles à travers le Québec au cours des prochaines semaines, nous sommes très conscients qu’il y a encore beaucoup d’anxiété alors que vous envisagez de renvoyer vos enfants en classe. L’École Socrates-Démosthène accueillera ses élèves à…
