Philoptochos

Philoptochos Society is the largest women's charitable organization in the United States, and we warmly welcome the participation of both men and women. We gather monthly for presentations, inspirational speakers and fellowship. We also sponsor the annual Parish Lenten Retreat and travel to South Carolina for a Metropolis Lenten Retreat every March. In April, we will start cooking for the 2019 Greek Food Festival. Please see the weekly Church Bulletin for details.

For more information or to get involved please contact: Stephanie Dikis or Hala Fawal.

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Men’s Firehouse Shelter

Holy Trinity and Holy Cross serves the homeless lunch at the Firehouse Shelter on the first Monday of every month. The Firehouse Shelter is located at 1501 Third Avenue North, Birmingham, Al., and everyone is welcome to come and serve lunch. We start to prepare the food around 9 A.M. If you wish to serve, please call Marilyn Wilson at 205-681-2529

The mission of the Firehouse Shelter Ministries is to provide the homeless men in the Birmingham area a nurturing and caring environment while empowering each individual to reach his full potential.

The Firehouse Shelter is always looking for volunteers and donations. Their website is: www.firehouseshelter.com

The primary goals of The Firehouse Shelter is to:

- Provide emergency services (shelter, meals, clothing, showers, laundry, access to health care, etc.)
- Develop and maintain educational awareness and preventive programs
- Provide access to multi-level programs and services
- Job training and placement
- Comprehensive drug and alcohol programming and rehabilitations services
- Physical and mental health services

Holy Trinty-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Cathedral was one of the founding Member Churches of the Firehouse Shelter.

HolyTrinity-Holy Cross supports the Firehouse Shelter by providing funds supporting Souper Bowl Sunday, Summer Luncheon Fundraiser, Food Festival Donation, Blue Jean and Basket Fundraiser, and donations from Philoptochos. We also donate clothes and food.