August 14. the representatives of the 46thousand AHEPA family convened in Washington for its 44th international convention. with headquarters at the SheratonPark Hotel. AHEPA stands for the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association. The organization was founded in 1922 in Atlanta. Ga.. with its prime purpose to help Greek immigrants find jobs and become American citizens. The Order of AHEPA and its auxiliaries have local chapters now in 49 States of the United States. in all provinces in Canada. in Australia. the Bahamas. and in Greece. The three auxiliary groups are: The Daughters of Penelopesenior women. the Sons of Periclesjunior young men. and the Maids of Athenajunior young women.
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