New Zealand. and the Bahama Islands. It was founded in 1922 in Atlanta. Georgia. to help immigrants from Europe. especially Greece. assimilate into the American way of life. It taught the new arrivals the customs and language. and helped them to become good. productive citizens in their new. adopted country. Today. the Order of Ahepa is still concerned with aiding immigrants. as well as monitoring the current events in Greece. becoming involved with the regions community. and supporting the aging members of the Northwest Indiana Greek community. Nationally. the Order of Ahepa works with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to build and maintain senior citizen apartments. Chapter 78 of the Order of Ahepa. based in Merrillville. is quite proud of the three 50unit buildings that it maintains in conjunction with HUD and the Town Board of Merrillville.
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