"Being a volunteer of our School’s Parents Fund Drive is a very fulfilling experience for me: I am happy; I feel really good to help and make a difference by helping others; and it’s a lot of fun. Our volunteer work is a tangible contribution to making our School a Great Place to Learn, available to children that would otherwise not be able to attend. The inclusion of these kids is of high significance to them and their families as well as to the School, enriching its human capital. My family is proud of my participation. My children learn to appreciate the importance of social contribution and efforts to improve the world. All my Parents Fund Drive team members are wonderful and I feel honored to work and make long and lasting friendships with them."

 

Lena Papagelaki-Beraha
President

"The joy of giving without expecting anything back is the beauty of life. As Winston Churchill said: “You make a living by what you get; you make a life by what you give.”

Athena Kalogirou-Papadopoulou
Vice-President

"I was not lucky enough to be an Αthens College alumna. However, watching how much my daughters love it, makes me emotional and excited. Through my efforts may at least one more child have the same luck and opportunity! The Scholarship Program is a key element that differentiates our School from the rest. Let us support it in every way we can! After all, there is nothing better than, through acts of selflessness and empathy, becoming an example for our children to follow."

Kiki Tsourou-Psarraki 
Secretary

"Through the activities of the Parents Fund Drive, the values of our School are translated into actions and are effectively channeled to our children through the power of our example. My hope is that this message will become an integral part of their identity. I feel that my contribution in the Committee’ s work is an amazing opportunity for personal growth and a chance to contribute to a much greater, collective cause."

Iliana Fati-Agiovlasiti
Dep. Secretary

"I strongly believe that all children should have equal opportunities in Life and in Education. Being a volunteer at the Parents Fund Drive, I am supporting the cause to help children with need, to continue their journey to knowledge."

 

Varvara Dimitropoulou-Vamvaka
Elementary School Coordinator
Member & Contact Person PCAs, Psychico College Elementary School

"Offering with love gives joy and joy is a gift of life."

Rou Kotsi-Zakka
Member & Contact Person PCAs, Athens College Elementary School

"Joining the Parents Fund Drive helps build a strong sense of unity among parents, students, and staff. When everyone works together towards a common goal, it demonstrates to our children how collective efforts can create meaningful and impactful changes within their school community. As a parent of two children in the school I strongly believe that volunteering sets a powerful example teaching them the values of generosity, community service, and the importance of supporting the institutions that contribute to their personal development."

Ismini Panopoulou-Tzortzi
Member, Athens College Elementary School

"I believe in volunteering as a selfless expression of solidarity. But when volunteers are the parents, that means the ultimate expression of selfless offering, volunteering takes on a different dynamic and energy. I would like to contribute through volunteering mainly as a parent to support the Scholarship Program in order to receive financial support for students in need."

Maria Brembou
Member, Psychico College Elementary School

"The culture of giving is interwoven with the history of our school. Being a part of this com-munity, as mother of two kids that study at this school has been a great honour and a great source of happiness for me these past years. For this reason, I wanted through my contribu-tion to the school’s fund drive to do my part and offer back to the community. Because it is absolutely crucial to ensure that economic reasons will not be an excuse for a kid to be denied the opportunity to study at this school."

Eirini Georgiou
Member, Psychico College Elementary School

"I joined the Parents Fund Drive, because I find the idea of cooperation and creativity for the common good, inspiring! Ι see it as my duty, to teach my children the principles of volunteering and solidarity through my example."

Stergiana Georgouda-Mitzali
Member, Psychico College Elementary School

"I see selfless contribution as a step towards self-improvement. It gives me great joy and satisfaction to see my fellow human beings happy through my volunteering. As a member of this Committee, I hope to teach my children the love and beauty of giving."

Katerina Kosmatou-Argoudeli
Member, Psychico College Elementary School

"Volunteerism is a way of life that embraces special values such as love, solidarity, social justice. It is exactly these values that the Athens College Parents Fund Drive exemplifies in order to support the Athens College’s Annual Fund. I am grateful to be part of this effort to ensure that all students are offered the opportunity to be part of the Athens College community."

Mania Moschoti-Evrygeni
Member, Psychico College Elementary School

"Through volunteering, especially when related to children, you realize that you have the power to transform our world. You feel fulfilment and happiness. I feel a moral obligation to contribute to this very important mission of the School’s Parents Fund Drive in order to enable more children in need of financial assistance to join our School and enjoy this wonderful journey that my children also have the opportunity to enjoy. The Scholarship Program helps the School’s community and the wider society to bring out even more brilliant minds!!!"

Ifigeneia Petrakoglou-Doucas
Member, Psychico College Elementary School

"The Hellenic American College promotes social contribution and solidarity, thus shaping active citizens. The Parents Fund Drive Committee supports this work by reinforcing the above ideals. Being a member of the Hellenic Guide family, I learned the value of volunteering and contribution to society from an early age. Values that also determined my later path in life, making me study and work professionally as an architect-engineer. Concepts such as culture, tradition, teamwork and cooperation have become my profession and important elements of my character. As a member of the Parents Class Ambassador, from the first moment I joined our school family, I had the opportunity to participate and contribute to the actions of the Parents Fund Drive Committee. Understanding the important contribution of the Parents Fund Drive Committee to the school, made me apply to join it and as an elected member I can now contribute even more actively to its work."

Ioanna Prifti-Doudoni
Member, Psychico College Elementary School 

 

 

 

"My father once said: “The greatest gift a parent can give to their children is education”. Having that in mind and considering how beneficial the Fund Drive program has been for all those who wanted to provide their children with the best possible education, I decided to volunteer as a member of the Parents Fund Drive, hoping to contribute to the further development of this admirable and beneficial program."

Georgia-Vassiliki Skoupa ’95γ 
Member, Psychico College Elementary School

"I love being a member of the Parents Fund Drive, a community based on the philosophy of giving and helping out others less fortunate. As a member I share the same goals, values and aspirations with my fellow members. And by the time that I spend volunteering I gain tremendous joy, positive energy and a sense of belonging and giving back to the community. “It is not enough to be compassionate you must act” Dalai Lama. Thank you for the opportunity I cannot wait for the journey!"

Tatiana Staikou
Member, Psychico College Elementary School

"It is my pleasure to participate and contribute to this great and dynamic community. 
My decision to join the Parents' Committee-Parents Fund Drive has vindicated me from the very first moment, as the contribution of our team is substantial with every initiative and action we take. As a parent, I am proud, because through our work we become an example for our children, showing in practice that «Solidarity is horizontal ;  it respects the other person and learns from the other» as Eduardo Galeano quoted."

Christina Tetradi-Liaskou
Member, Psychico College Elementary School

"The Fund Drive is the most important cell of our school. The generic Dna. This is how I personally perceived it since the first moment I came with my kids many years ago. They always felt and feel proud and grateful to be part of this amazing family. Time is precious and limited for everyone but I would like to be a role model for my children and teach them the “art” and feeling of giving! Thank you so much, I feel grateful for this opportunity."

Katerina Tsanga-Kefalogianni
Middle School Coordinator
Member & Contact Person PCAs AC & PC, Athens College Middle School

"On one hand, giving and volunteering is a high priority of mine.  On the other, my children’s’ school, our School, is probably our number one priority as a family. What better way to combine these two than partaking in the Parents Fund Drive? Athens College offers a highly stimulating environment that must be accessible irrespective of economic hardship. And this is exactly the mission we are here to proudly undertake!"

Kally Bezevegki-Polemi
Member, Athens College Middle School

"Contributing to a collective cause offers joy and fulfillment. Setting an example to our children and guiding them through our actions to embrace the values of giving and volunteering will help them become better humans – for the benefit of themselves and the entire community. This is why I decided to become a member of our School’s Parents Fund Drive."

Maria Doka-Bartsota
Member, Athens College Middle School

"I got to know the Parents Fund Drive team as a Parents Class Ambassador, where I had the opportunity to participate in various committee activities. I have unlimited admiration for the work and passion shown by all members, who tirelessly accomplish the team's goals with tremendous success. It is my great pleasure and honor to be able to contribute to the work of the central parent committee, whose operation supports such an important cause."

Evi Louli-Terzopoulou
Member, Athens College Middle School

"As a mother of two children, I notice how we parents set an example through our actions and how they are reflected in each age! All children have the right to share the same opportunities! It’s a pleasure to be part of an effort that serves this purpose and promotes a positive role model. More involvement results in better understanding, more trust building, and a commitment to even more support."

Ilianna Priovolou-Leivaditi 
Member, Psychico College Middle School

"Being part of this effort is not just about raising money; it's about showing support, spreading love, and building a strong community that uplifts everyone. There's something special about coming together for a common cause, and I'm grateful to be a part of something so meaningful."

Nasia Panagiotaki-Thanopoulou
Member, Psychico College Middle School

"Being a volunteer is actually one of the core values of the modern society. Linked with the true care about others, being a volunteer is not only about monetary giving. It is mainly about love, care, time and devotion. And this is even stronger when we talk about kids – kids chasing a premium education, kids chasing their life goals. And here comes the Fund Drive! Through the Fund Drive, we all have the opportunity to actively support these kids, while at the same time we act as role models for our kids. For tomorrow. For a better world."

Rebecca Pitsika
Member, Psychico College Middle School

"I am participating in the Parents Fund Drive to help provide financial support to students in order for them to have access to the high-quality educational system of our School and, at the same, time to convey to my own children the feeling of solidarity."

Irene Iacovides-Aslanoglou ’96Δ
High School Coordinator & Coordination PCAs
Member & Contact Person PCAs AC PC/IB, Psychico College High School

 

"It is with great pleasure and pride that I decided to participate in the Parents Fund Drive to support the renowned Scholarship Program of our School, since I firmly believe that only by devoting our time, energy, creativity and ideas for a specific cause, can we accomplish completion and fullness. Not allowing a single child to be deprived of its studies in our School because of financial difficulties is a cause of ultimate significance that should concern us all. Additionally, it is my conviction to set a good example for my three children through my way of living and choices and encourage them to become better people."

Vilma Kalogeropoulou-Thoma
Member & Coordination PCAs, Athens College High School

"The activities of the Parents Fund Drive support a valuable cause of our school, by providing educational opportunities and therefore assisting children to achieve their goals in life. By joining this inspiring team, it is a great pleasure and opportunity to contribute actively to this cause, which also sets a bright example to our children for the merits of volunteerism and the importance of contributing positively to the well-being and development of the community."

Foteini Antonopoulou-Mavrogianni
Member, Athens College High School

"I joined the Parents Fund Drive to help more children receive high quality education. No one should be deprived of this fundamental right. I also want to show my children how important it is to be helpful and caring. I am looking forward to working with these lovely members of the parent’s fund drive. I am sure that we will accomplish great things together."

Eva Goulandri-Theodosiadi
Member, Athens College High School

"I have been a member of the Parents Fund Drive in support of the Athens College Scholarship Program for six years. My interest and my drive to give as well as the joy I feel when the group goals are accomplished remain as intense throughout time. It is a companionship of people that care for the common good; a group that acts as an Ambassador of the value of Contribution and encourages Participation, Solidarity and Collaboration. This sense of sharing is what I cherish over the years, creating bonds and aiming to support as many children as possible through our School’s Scholarship Program. Every year there is a new perspective, new ideas and unity that develop, all elements that represent me as a person. Thank you."

Mirka-Rebecca Kresteniti-Angelides
Member, Psychico College High School

"Being part of the Parents Fund Drive Committee fills me with joy and a sense of purpose, as it gives me the opportunity to help ensure that all children have access to quality education, no matter their financial background. I strive to instill in my children the importance of kindness and generosity, teaching them that the greatest achievement in life is to be a caring human being. When you give with your heart, your contributions don't just disappear—they create a ripple effect of goodness."

Despina Mavraki-Karageorgiou
Member, Psychico College High School

"In a demanding everyday life between family and work commitments my participation in the Parents Fund Drive gives me a sense of personal fulfillment. As an alumna, I feel that my contribution helps my School to continue its educational mission embracing more children despite their financial background. As a parent, I inspire my children to volunteer in any way they can because even a small contribution by many can make change. Finally, I am very happy to share this journey with active and powerful people, each with their own special abilities, and through this interaction I am able to learn new things and develop as a person."

Eri Tsironi-Kakoulidi ’92γ
Member, Athens College High School

"By aiding somebody you offer a light of Hope to the world, you multiply the power of Good and move forward always having Faith that even a small gesture of love can dramatically change the life of others, mine, yours and everyone’s life."

Froso Zacharia
Member, AthensCollege High School