Celebrating Greek diaspora’s impact and perseverance

It is justly regarded as one of the most significant gatherings for the Greek diaspora. The Hellenic Initiative's (THI) 12th Annual New York Gala, held on Saturday at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City, drew 800 attendees, including some of the most prominent figures from the Greek-American, Greek-Canadian, and Greek-Australian communities. Distinguished guests included Greece's Ambassador to Washington Ekaterini Nassika; US Representatives Gus Bilirakis and Nicole Malliotakis; and Father Alexander Karloutsos, THI's honorary advisor.

Founded in 2012 during the peak of Greece's financial crisis, THI was created as a collective response by the global Greek diaspora and Philhellenes to provide vital support to a struggling homeland. Over the past 12 years, the organization has raised an impressive $37 million and implemented strategic initiatives to revitalize Greece's...