A reflection on the life of Dan Christopulos
In 1992, the first time he came to St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church in Minneapolis, Dan gave the sermon and told the old story about an eagle that grew up among sage chickens. Though born
Letting children be children: IOCC in Gaza
Every child should be able to learn, but almost all schools in Gaza have either been damaged by the conflict or are being used as shelters for families who have lost their homes. A whole
IOCC helps open college doors for Greek youth
Christos knew that a university education would be the key to his future. But despite his energy and hard work, his dream of studying to become a sports coach seemed out of reach. Christos lives
IOCC helps families recover after tragedy in Damascus
Last June, Rama (not her real name) and her family were attending Divine Liturgy at St. Elias Church in Damascus, as they did every Sunday—when suddenly, a bomb went off in the church. Rama and
IOCC treats injuries, restores confidence in Gaza
“Yousef is smiling again,” his mother said. “That is something that I thought I’d never see.” Yousef (not his real name) has undergone more hardships than any 10-year-old child should endure. He and his family
IOCC Poland: Refugees find opportunity and dignity
In March 2022, when conflict reached the areas surrounding Kyiv and Bucha, Maksym (not his real name) and his wife were forced to flee Ukraine for Poland with their first child, seeking safety and stability.
Sowing seeds of hope: IOCC in Georgia
Bachuki’s family had faced years of hardship. Two of his five children have disabilities, his wife became bedridden after illness, and their house had been destroyed in a powerful windstorm. The sole caregiver for his
IOCC marks one year of recovery work following Hurricanes Helene and Milton
One year after Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused widespread damage across the southeastern US, International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) is marking a year of bringing hope to those affected through emergency response, recovery, and rebuilding
IOCC urges continued Holy Land support
On Oct. 11, International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) issued a statement requesting continued support of their aid efforts in Gaza and the West Bank. “Thank you to all of our supporters who have donated so
‘Samara’s Remarkable Return’: joint IOCC program aids children of Gaza after tragedy
From the International Orthodox Christian Charities: “Before conflict broke out in Gaza, 11-year-old Samara (a pseudonym) enjoyed a warm family life. That changed in a heartbeat when she witnessed the death of her father as
After IOCC repair efforts, students in Uganda return to school
On July 8, International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) issued a statement on its operations in Uganda, after powerful storms badly damaged a school and disrupted life for its students in the region.
