PAST EVENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS
Featuring past events/announcements posted by the Sacramento Philoptochos chapter and neighboring Philoptochos groups, this section serves as an archive of charitable activities, community gatherings, and outreach efforts, showcasing the impact of our ministries over the years.
Philoptochos Goes Red on Sunday 2/8/26
Philoptochos is Going Red this Sunday February 8, 2026, across the Nation, to raise awareness of the leading cause of death for women - cardiovascular disease. You are encouraged to wear red clothing to show your support for women’s cardiovascular health and bring attention to the efforts to save lives. According to the American Heart Association:
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Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer of women, causing 1 in 3 deaths each year. It’s a third of our mothers, sisters, friends, neighbors, coworkers and more. It’s a third of the women we can’t bear to live without.
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Cardiovascular disease impacts some women at higher rates than others, but the simple truth is that most cardiovascular diseases can still be prevented with education and healthy lifestyle changes.
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Heart disease and stroke can affect a woman at any age, making it vital for all women to understand their personal risk factors and family history. Women can also experience unique life events that can impact their risk, including pregnancy and menopause. Furthermore, research shows that stress may impact health, making it important for women to understand the mind-body connection and how to focus on improving both their physical health and mental well-being.
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Losing even one woman to cardiovascular disease is too many.
For additional information please visit the American Heart Association page here https://www.goredforwomen.org/en/about-heart-disease-in-women/facts or https://www.goredforwomen.org/en/about-heart-disease-in-women and join Philoptochos in raising awareness.
In Christ, Your Annunciation Philoptochos Board Sisters.
Kids ‘n’ Cancer Pancake Breakfast -
On Sunday, February 1, we held our first of 4 annual events in support of Kids ‘n’ Cancer Camp Agape. Click here for photos from this event at our photo gallery page. Our Pancake Breakfast brought our parish together to enjoy warm pancakes smothered in maple syrup, hot sausages, orange juice, and coffee. Thank you to the incredible volunteers whose tireless work and passion made the event a success. Their time, dedication and commitment from organizing (Elaine Wright) to cooking (Sam Manolakas, Mike Dariotis, George Chuchas, Jim Vallas, Jerry Wright) to serving, cleaning and selling tickets( Effie Theodor, Aggeliki Mavrikou, Dimitra Theodoridis, Dea Athon, Julie Mamalis, Pearl Thomas, Donna Wagner, Faye Vallas) is truly appreciated.
Click here for more information for the February 2026 - Kids 'n' Cancer Month
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Sunday, February 8— Kids ‘n’ Cancer - Nacho Sunday
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after Services, AHC- Main Hall
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Sunday, February 15—Kid’s n Cancer - Coffee Reception
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after Services, AHC- Main Hall
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Sunday, February 22—Kid’s n Cancer – Cake Raffle
Please attend these events. With your support and generous donation, we can continue to provide comfort and relief to the children and their families
Hope Cooperative Wellness Center (Posted 10/12/25)
Last year the members of Philoptochos asked for your help to provide socks for people who frequent Hope Cooperative, a non-profit organization that provides “Behavioral health, and supportive housing services to more than 10,000 people each year.” We are once again asking you to help those who seek assistance and services at Hope Cooperative by donating gently used clothing items directly to Hope Cooperative Wellness Center, located at: 3737 Marconi Avenue, Sacramento 95821. Their telephone number is (916) 480-1801.
Thank you for your support of Philoptochos to help those in need. Please contact Pearl Thomas @ 916-508-4850, if you have any questions or concerns.