The HHF Video Newsletter is produced in collaboration with Agape Greek Radio. Agape Greek Radio began years ago with a passion for Greek music and bridging the gap between the different generations of Greek immigrants in Canada. The Program has featured many well-known Greek celebrities like Glykeria, Giorgos Dalaras, Pantelis Pantelidis, Thanos Petrelis and many […]
The Hellenic Heritage Foundation raises funds for education
‘Keep Our Language Alive’ TORONTO (June 8th, 2017) The Hellenic Heritage Foundation (HHF) is a charitable organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Hellenic education, culture and heritage in Canada. On Friday, June 2nd, the HHF celebrated its 21st Anniversary Gala at the Universal EventSpace in Vaughan to raise funds in support of its […]
Hellenic Studies Program Launched With $1.75 Million Endowment
A protester holds a Greek flag during the recent economic crisis. The new program will include courses on contemporary Greek politics and current affairs (Pacific Press/Getty Images) The University of Toronto is launching a new Hellenic studies program, thanks to a $1.75 million endowment fund established by the Hellenic Heritage Foundation. The program, announced on […]
HHF Appoints New President Tony Lourakis – Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 Honouree
Tony Lourakis to receive an award as one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 business leaders for 2017. TORONTO, June 28, 2017 /CNW/ – Tony Lourakis, the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Fleet Complete, a leading global provider of IoT technology for businesses with fleets, assets and mobile workforce, is among the honourees of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 Awards for 2017. […]
The Hellenic Heritage Foundation presents Undergraduate Scholarships and Graduate Fellowship at Annual Christmas Dinner
TORONTO, December 2012 – The Hellenic Heritage Foundation (HHF), a Toronto based charitable organization dedicated to the preservation, promotion and advancement of Hellenic education, culture and heritage in Canadian society, hosted its Annual Christmas Dinner on Friday, December 14th, 2012. The Annual Christmas Dinner is a typically time for family and friends of the Foundation to […]
2nd Annual Hellenic Heritage Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award Honouring Mike Lazaridis
The Hellenic Heritage Foundation is proud to honour Mike Lazaridis with its Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding and exemplary contributions as a global business leader and philanthropist. Lazaridis will receive the Award at the Foundation’s signature “Night in Plaka” Gala on June 7, 2013. A true visionary, Lazaridis transformed the communications industry with the […]
York U Conference on the crises in Europe
The EU is undoubtedly at a crossroads. Financial crisis, refugee crisis, demographic crisis, institutional crises are all straining the Union. In this series of panels, we will look at these different crises and what they mean for Europe, democracy and the international community. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to: [email protected] or [email protected] […]
20th Annual Gala Press Release
On Friday, June 3rd, the Hellenic Heritage Foundation (HHF) celebrated its 20th Anniversary Gala at the new Universal EventSpace to raise much needed funds in support of its newest major project initiative to establish a permanent Hellenic Studies Program at the University of Toronto (UofT). This program and endowment will ensure that future generations have […]
HHF Recognition Awards Dinner – Thursday, November 17th, 2016
On Thursday, November 17th, 2016, the Hellenic Heritage Foundation was honoured to recognize four outstanding individuals in our community: Dr. Savvas Chamberlain, Lifetime Achievement. Dr. Chamberlain is a philanthropist and current Chairman and CEO of EXEL Research Inc. He was a distinguished Professor of Engineering and a prominent scientist, inventor and entrepreneur who pioneered new theories […]
Hellenic Heritage Foundation Donates Funds in Support of Greek Youth Culture and Education
TORONTO, February 2013 – The Hellenic Heritage Foundation (HHF), a Toronto based charitable organization dedicated to the preservation, promotion and advancement of Hellenic education, culture and heritage in Canadian society, donated much needed funds in support of Greek Youth Culture and Education last week. Taking on a role as Lead Sponsor, the HHF presented the […]