The Chicago Greektown Educational Foundation (CGEF) Mourns the Loss of Founder Leo Louchios Chicago, August 3, 2023 – With profound sadness, we announce the passing of a visionary leader and compassionate philanthropist, Leo Louchios. Leo’s enduring commitment to Greek education and his unyielding dedication to the Chicagoland community have left an indelible mark that will…
Grant Funding The Chicago Greektown Educational Foundation is accepting applications for grants to eligible Greek language schools for calendar year 2024. Grants can be used for a variety of projects and materials including, but not limited to, subscriptions for Ellinopoula Greek language software, books, software, audio-visual equipment, and classroom equipment (i.e., desks, chairs, dividers, office…
Guardian Angel Orthodox Day School – Des Plaines Holy Apostles Greek School – Westchester Holy Cross Sophocles Greek School – Justice Holy Wisdom Academy Chicago – Willow Springs Koraes Elementary School – Palos Hills Plato Academy – Des Plaines St. Demetrios Pythagoras Greek School – Elmhurst St. Demetrios Solon Greek School – Chicago St. George…
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The Chicago Greektown Educational Foundation (CGEF) Mourns the Loss of Founder Leo Louchios Chicago, August 3, 2023 – With profound sadness, we announce the passing of a visionary leader and compassionate philanthropist, Leo Louchios. Leo’s enduring commitment to Greek education and his unyielding dedication to the Chicagoland community have left an indelible mark that will…
Grant Funding The Chicago Greektown Educational Foundation is accepting applications for grants to eligible Greek language schools for calendar year 2024. Grants can be used for a variety of projects and materials including, but not limited to, subscriptions for Ellinopoula Greek language software, books, software, audio-visual equipment, and classroom equipment (i.e., desks, chairs, dividers, office…
Guardian Angel Orthodox Day School – Des Plaines Holy Apostles Greek School – Westchester Holy Cross Sophocles Greek School – Justice Holy Wisdom Academy Chicago – Willow Springs Koraes Elementary School – Palos Hills Plato Academy – Des Plaines St. Demetrios Pythagoras Greek School – Elmhurst St. Demetrios Solon Greek School – Chicago St. George…
School name: “Pythagoras” Greek School of Saint John the Baptist, Des Plaines IL Principal: Mrs. Georgia Katsis Artists: High school students: Ifiyenia, Georgia and Melanie Dolas – Zaroyiannis and Maria Bouboureka Teacher: Mrs. Olga Metropulos Title: “ Love and Dream” Our Butterfly/ psyche hovers over the blue Greek sky, from the islands to the ancient…
On February 25, 2023, the Chicago Greektown Educational Foundation held its election of board officers, with Irene Koumi being elected as President, Louie Mossos as Vice President, Paul Sianis as Treasurer, and Maria Tsourapas as Secretary. The newly elected officers are committed to promoting educational resources and opportunities within local Greek schools and look forward…
Join us for the Greek Language Teachers Conference on November 6, 2022 @ Rosemont Hilton
Join us for our Annual Fall Reception – September 28th, 2022 – 5:30 to 7:30 pm at Rosebud
Join us for our Annual Fall Reception – September 30th, 2021 – 5:30 to 7:30 pm at River Roast Restaurant
Chicago Greektown Educational Foundation Summer Program Grant The Chicago Greektown Educational Foundation is sponsoring students who are interested in continuing their Greek language education this summer via virtual Greek language classes. The classes will be taught by instructors from the Ellinopoula language learning platform and will meet once a week via Zoom. Classes will take place between June…
Join us for our Annual Fall Reception – October 3rd, 2019 – 5:30 to 7:30 pm at Fig & Olive
The Chicago Greektown Educational Foundation (CGEF) is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization with the mission to support Greek language education and cultural initiatives through the introduction of technology to enhance the learning experience for Greek American youth. We believe that when language and culture are preserved, children learn pride in themselves and respect for…
Chicago, IL – April 5, 2019 – The Chicago Greektown Educational Foundation (CGEF) is pleased to announce that it was the recipient of a $25,000 donation from Cinespace Chicago Film Studios to establish the “Nick Mirkopoulos Scholarship”. The donation will enable Greek schools to modernize curriculum and enhance student participation with the help of iPads,…
For Immediate Release October 11, 2018 …
The Chicago Greektown Educational Foundation and the SSA 16 are hosting the annual tree lighting ceremony in Greektown on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at 5 p.m. on Halsted and Van Buren. St. George Greek School and Solon Greek School will be participating and singing the kalanta. Dinner will be provided by the SSA 16 at…
A Cocktail Reception Supporting Greek Language Education Programs
The Chicago Greektown Educational Foundation (CGEF) is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization with the mission to support Greek language educational and cultural initiatives through the introduction of technology to enhance the learning experience for Greek American youth. We believe that when language and culture are preserved, children learn pride in themselves and respect for…
The Chicago Greektown Educational Foundation (CGEF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports Greek language learning and educational initiatives. The CGEF provides financial assistance to Greek school programs throughout the Chicagoland area. The funds we grant are primarily used for the purchase of educational technology, Greek language textbooks and classroom supplies. ln 2016, the CGEF…
I was at a dinner recently and at intervals throughout the conversation our group collectively struggled to remember specific names or dates. Armed with our smartphones though, this problem was easily remedied. In the car with co-workers on our way to a meeting the other day, I Googled: the hours of operation of a snazzy…
Greektown Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
