Solicitation for Non-Orthodox Charity Contribution for Atlanta Greek Festival

As outlined in the Parish By-Laws, the opportunity to receive recommendations for this year’s charitable contribution to a non-Orthodox metro Atlanta-based Charity is taking place. Below you will find the Article of the By-Laws that describes this as well as a place to fill out your recommendation. All recommendations must be received by January 31 as described in the Parish By-Laws to be considered.

Thank you for your participation and input to this very important process.

Article X, Section D

To further the charitable interests of the Parish, the Parish Council shall distribute the Net Proceeds of the Festival for the said year. “Net Proceeds” is defined as the gross revenues of the Festival after deducting all expenses including the reimbursement to the General Fund. The Net Proceeds will be allocated as follows:

  1. Seventy percent (70%) to the Building Fund.

  2. Thirty percent (30%) as charitable donations to recognized 501(c)(3) tax exempt charities as follows:

    • Ten percent (10%) to one or more non-Orthodox metro Atlanta-based charities recommended by the Festival Steering Committee and the Parishioners, and approved by the Parish Council. The Parish Council shall solicit recommendations from Parishioners during the month of January. The Parish Council will determine the recipient(s) in March.

    • Ten percent (10%) to the Atlanta Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation Philoptochos Society Ypapanti Chapter.

    • Five percent (5%) to the International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) organization.

    • Five percent (5%) to the Metropolis of Atlanta Diakonia Retreat Center.