The Past Supreme President of the Order of AHEPA Andrew C. Zachariades, would like to salute the brothers of Holmdel
AHEPA Chapter #517 for undertaking a national initiative for the fundraising of the K9 for Warriors program.
The program was presented at the 2016 National Convention and was received with great emotion and pride.
The program raises much needed funds to purchase service dogs for wounded warriors suffering from PTSD,
22 veterans die every day from suicide as a result of the PTSD. The program has already purchased the first dog from AHEPA Chapter 517 and the dog's name is AHEPA!
Donate to this wonderful program by sending a check made out to the "AHEPA Service Dogs for Warriors" and mailing it to
AHEPA Service Dogs for Warriors Inc
PO Box 100 Bayville, NJ 08721
Please name of person donating for
Please consider selecting a monthly donation choice to keep this program relevent.
Daughters of Penelope # 230
Nike of Cherry Hill, NJ
#11 - TRENTON AHEPA
Chapter #72
of Trenton , NJ.
#12 - EVA AHEPA
Assorted
Sponsors
#13 - Hoosier AHEPA
District 12 Indiana
#14 - Filos AHEPA
Pennsylvania
Power District 4
#15 - Nick S. AHEPA
AHEPA
Housing Corporation
#16 - LOUCAS AHEPA
Michael & Robin
Psaros
#17 - CJ AHEPA
Anonymous
Benefactor
#18 - Kreon AHEPA
Dr. Michael
Georgis
#19 - BERGEN AHEPA
Bergen County
(3 chapters)
#20 - YANKEE AHEPA
Patty & Debra
of Angel Warriors
#21 - LILLI ANN AHEPA
Daughters of Penelope
Altes 163
#22 - Bunky AHEPA
Patti and Debra
of Angel Warriors
#23 - Atlas AHEPA
Assorted
Sponsors
#24 - Murphy AHEPA
Patti
of Angel Warriors
#25 - Ellie AHEPA
Daughters of Penelope
District 3
#26 - Andy AHEPA
AHEPA Chapter 456
Port Washington, NY
#27 - Bear AHEPA
Golden Gate
District 21
#28 - Delta AHEPA
Daughters Oof Penelope
District 16
#29 - Gabriel AHEPA
AHEPA
Power District 4
#30 - Louie AHEPA
Sponsored by
Judith Zucker
#31 - Pericles AHEPA
Sons of Pericles Supreme Lodge
#32 - Tommy
Bob Fourniadis
#33 - Keane AHEPA
AHEPA Chapter # 405
New Rochelle , NJ
#34 - Athena AHEPA
AHEPA Chapter 24 &
Charitable & Education Corp
#35 - Ricey AHEPA
AHEPA Chapter #24 & Daughters of Penelope Chapter #130 Boston, MA
#36 -Patrick AHEPA
Angel Warriors
Irene Caffey
#37 - Wynn AHEPA
George Karatzia
& Ana Storton
#38 -- Beacon AHEPA
Sponsored by
Angel Warriors
#39 - Molly AHEPA
Sponsored by
Angel Warriors
#40 - Lucky AHEPA
Sponsored by
Angel Warriors
#41 - Delphi AHEPA
Sponsored by:
AHEPA District 9
#42 -- Scotty AHEPA
Sponsored by
Wawa Foods
#43 - Zoi / Zois
Sponsored by
Disneyland Chapter 411
#44 - Uncle Buck AHEPA
Sponsored by
AHEPA Power District 4
#45 - Dixon AHEPA
Sponsored by:
Angel Warriors
#46 -- Filo 1 AHEPA
Sponsored by
Evans Farres
#47 -- Filo 2 AHEPA
Sponsored by
Evans Farres
#48 - Knight AHEPA
Sponsored by
Ahepa #285 /Constantinos Mikelis
#49 - Argos AHEPA
Sponsored by
AHEPA #285
#50 - Pvt George K. AHEPA
Sponsored by
American Legion Post 324
#51 - Nico AHEPA
Sponsored by
WAWA foundation
#52 - Cosmos AHEPA
Sponsored by
Broomall Philoptchos 1082
#53 - Penny AHEPA
Sponsored by
Broomall Philoptchos 1082
#54 - Maverick AHEPA
Patty & Debra
Angel Warriors
#55 - Luke AHEPA
Angel Warriors
Broomall Philoptchos 1082
#56 - Hope AHEPA
Multiple Donors for
Archbishop Eleftherios
#57 - Frazier AHEPA
Sponsored by
AHEPA Chapter 310
#58 - Stratas AHEPA
Sponsored by
AHEPA Chapter 310
#59 - Paul AHEPA
Sponsored by: DOP District 3
#60- Teddy AHEPA
Sponsored by
American Legion 324
#61 - Chachi AHEPA
Sponsored by
American Legion 324
#62 - Tosh AHEPA
Sponsored by
AHEPA Chapter #9
#63 - Ted AHEPA
Sponsored by
Ted J. & Kathy A. Roubas
#64 - Kathy AHEPA
Sponsored by
Ted J. & Kathy A. Roubas
#65 - Randy AHEPA
Patterson Family and
DAV Chapter 74
#66 - Stavie AHEPA
Sponsored by
Maria Kalisperis
#67 - Sam AHEPA
Sponsored by
AHEPA District 4
#68 - Casey AHEPA
Sponsored by
Angel Warriors
#69 - Rebel AHEPA
Sponsored by
Angel Warriors
#70 - Kage AHEPA
Sponsored by
Angel Warriors
#71 - Markos AHEPA
Sponsored by
Daughters of Penelope Greer SC
#72 - Eva Jean AHEPA
Sponsored by
Benevity Community Impact Fund
#73 - Pvt. Gus AHEPA
Sponsored by
AHEPA #192
#74 - Ranger AHEPA
Sponsored by
Angels of Mercey /AHEPA #438
#75 - Nova AHEPA
Sponsored by
Angels of Mercey /AHEPA #438
#76 - Chesty AHEPA
Sponsored by
Angels of Mercey /AHEPA #438
#77 - Billy AHEPA
Sponsored by
Angels of Mercey /AHEPA #438
#78 - Petro AHEPA
Sponsored by
AHEPA #438 FALLS CHURCH
#79 - Sgt. Mosko AHEPA
Sponsored by
Daughters of Penelope Greer SC
#80 - Boston AHEPA
Sponsored by
Benevity Community Impact Fund
#81 - Delta AHEPA
Sponsored by
DOP DELTA DISTRICT 16
#82 - Demetri O AHEPA
Sponsored by
Angel Warriors
#83 - Aunt Judy AHEPA
Sponsored by
Daughters of Penelope Greer SC
#84 - Zues AHEPA
Sponsored by
AHEPA Chapter 195
#85 - St. George AHEPA
Sponsored by
Saint George, Ocean NJ
#86 - Big Mike AHEPA
Sponsored by
Chris & Angie Kaitson
#87 - Greg AHEPA
Sponsored by
AHEPA HOLMDEL #517
#88 - Mr. Tommy AHEPA
Sponsored by
HARRY and JAMES CAVALARIS
#89 - Harry AHEPA
Sponsored by
AHEPA Chapter 406
#90 - Marcus AHEPA
Sponsored by
Angel Warriors / Patty Malloy
#91 - TBD AHEPA
Sponsored by
YOUR NAME HERE
#92 - TBD AHEPA
Sponsored by
YOUR NAME HERE
WARRIOR QUOTES
Dogs are vigilant.
Anyone who has ever had a nightmare knows that a dog in the room provides information. They immediately let you know if you are really in immediate danger or if you have just had a nightmare. This extra layer of vigilance mimics the buddy system in the military. No soldier or grunt or sailor is ever alone in the battlefield. The same is true when you have a dog by your side. You are not alone. You can ease your mind searching for data in the environment because you know the dog is doing it for you.
Dogs are protective.
Just like the buddy system in the military. Someone is there to have your back.
Dogs respond well to authoritative relationships.
Many military personnel return from their deployments and have difficulty functioning in their relationships. They are used to giving and getting orders. This usually doesn't work well in the typical American home, and I've talked to many servicemen and women who have been told to knock that off once they got home. Well, dogs love it.
Dogs love unconditionally.
Many military personnel return from their deployments and have difficulty adjusting to the civilian world. Sometimes they realize that the skills they learned and used in the service weren't transferable or respected in the civilian sector. This can be devastating when they were well-respected for their position in the military. Dogs don't play any of these games. They just love.
Dogs help relearn trust.
Trust is a big issue in PTSD. It can be very difficult to feel safe in the world after certain experiences, and being able to trust the immediate environment can take some time. Dogs help heal by being trustworthy.
Dogs help to remember feelings of love.
He turned and looked at the puppy and said, "What are you licking me for? I am mad at you!" The puppy wagged his tail and licked him again. And he felt love.
