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The Hellenic Heritage Foundation had a successful year in 2023, raising almost 1.6 million to support Hellenism in Canada. The funds were used for language and education programs, scholarships, archives, community theater, and more. They also supported the Hellenic Studies program at the University of Toronto and offered scholarships to Greek descent university students. They promoted youth engagement through initiatives like the Greek Canadian Games and the Next Generation Committee. They also raised funds to combat hunger in the community. They supported the Greek International Film Festival Tour of Canada and local theater productions. Their History Committee conducted walking tours and created podcast series. They won an award for their Exodus podcast series. They thanked their members, donors, and event attendees. There was a leadership transition with Tony Lourakis passing the bottom to Andy. The Hellenic Heritage Foundation had an outstanding year in 2023, raising nearly 1.6 million for supporting Hellenism in Canada. The Hellenic Heritage Foundation had an outstanding year in 2023, raising nearly 1.6 million for supporting Hellenism in Canada. These funds were allocated to language and education programs, scholarships, the Greek Canadian Archives, community theatre, student athletics, and more. Notably, we continue to bolster the Hellenic Studies program at the University of Toronto with a $500,000 contribution, enabling a three-year Greek language program. Zoe, turn off the audio, don't make any noise for two minutes, please. No, no, Zoe, I'm recording right now. Our commitment to education extended to offering scholarships at York University and the University of Toronto along with XX Heritage Greece Scholarships. Our commitment to education extended to offering scholarships at York University and the University of Toronto. Our commitment to education extended to offering scholarships at York University and the University of Toronto along with Heritage Greece Scholarships, giving Greek descent university students the chance to explore their heritage in Greece. We also supported youth engagement through initiatives like the Greek Canadian Games, providing athletic opportunities for students in grade 3 to 8, and our Next Generation Committee, fostering networking, socializing, and fundraising among young Greeks under 40. Let me do that one again, I think I could do that better. We also supported youth engagement through initiatives like the Greek Canadian Games, providing athletic opportunities for students in grade 3 to 8, and to our Next Generation Committee, fostering networking, socializing, and fundraising among young Greeks under 40. For instance, this past year, through the GivingTuesday Online Fundraising Initiative, the NG Committee raised funds to help St. John the Compassionate Mission, which helps combat hunger in the community. Bravo to the Next Generation! Let me do that one again. For instance, this past year, through the GivingTuesday Online Fundraising Initiative, the NG Committee raised funds to help St. John the Compassionate Mission, which helps combat hunger in the community. For instance, this past year, through the GivingTuesday Online Fundraising Initiative, the NG Committee raised funds to help St. John the Compassionate Mission, which helps For instance, this past year, through the GivingTuesday Online Fundraising Initiative, the NG Committee raised funds to help St. John the Compassionate Mission, which helps For instance, this past year, through the GivingTuesday Online Fundraising Initiative, the NG Committee raised funds to help St. John the Compassionate Mission, which helps combat hunger in the community. Bravo to the Next Generation! Zoe! Stop making noise please, I'm recording, it's picking it up! I need you to not make noise! I hear beeping! In addition, our community grants supported endeavors like the Greek International Film Festival Tour of Canada and local theatre productions by Tentone Productions and Ekthrasi Productions. Our History Committee enriched public understanding of Greek heritage through historical walking tours of the Danforth and the 1918 Anti-Greek Riots and podcast series such as Edo Polytechnio, an 8-episode journey revisiting the Greek Junta and the occupation of the Athens Polytechnio 50 years later. Let me do that one again. Our History Committee enriched public understanding of Greek heritage through historical walking tours of the Danforth and the 1918 Anti-Greek Riots and podcast series such as Edo Polytechnio, an 8-episode journey revisiting the Greek Junta and the occupation of the Athens Polytechnio 50 years later. Oh my God, why are they writing these sentences so long? Our History Committee enriched public understanding of Greek heritage through historical walking tours of the Danforth and the 1918 Anti-Greek Riots. God damn it! Our History Committee enriched public understanding of Greek heritage through historical walking tours of the Danforth and the 1918 Anti-Greek Riots and podcast series such as Edo Polytechnio, an 8-episode journey revisiting the Greek Junta and the occupation of the Athens Polytechnio 50 years later. And that's not all. The History Committee's 2022 podcast series Exodus, The Stories of 1922, won the Catholic Ethnic Media Association's Award for Best Podcast Series. Congratulations to our volunteers. None of these achievements would be possible without the generous support of our members, donors, and attendees of our fundraising events like the Blue and White Ball and the Golf Tournament. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all. Finally, 2023 marked a transition in leadership as Tony Lourakis passed the bottom of... Finally, 2023 marked a transition in leadership as Tony Lourakis passed the bottom of... Finally, 2023 marked a transition in leadership as Tony Lourak... Finally, 2023 marked a transition in leadership as Tony Lourakis passed the bottom of... We thank Tony for his service and offer our best wishes to Andy as he leads us into a new chapter, carrying the values and legacy of HHF forward.