FOUNDERS IN THE NEWS: John Pappajohn

We are pleased to share a recent article profiling FAITH Founder John Pappajohn. (VIEW ARTICLE) The article was published in the National Herald (Oct. 15th Friday Issue) commemorating the 25th anniversary of the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Centers and detailing his extraordinary leadership and the enduring opportunities he’s created as a businessman, humanitarian and champion of … Read more

A Look Back on 2020

“I am honored to join the next generation of Hellenic Leaders. The FAITH Endowment is an aggregator for the best young minds within the Greek community and empowers young Greeks to help one another succeed, pushing the development and achievement of its members to reach their absolute potential.”  – Joanna Papaioannou, 2020 FAITH Scholar The … Read more

A Look Back at 2018

Dear Friends, We have reached the end of yet another productive year providing innovative educational programming and cultural initiatives for the next generation of Greek Americans. I would like to thank our Founders for their continued support of the FAITH Endowment and the enduring example of philanthropy and standard of excellence they have established within our … Read more

Founder Dr. P. Roy Vagelos Hosts First Annual FAITH Scholars Luncheon

Dr. P. Roy Vagelos, a Founder of the FAITH Endowment, hosted the first annual FAITH Scholars Luncheon on January 10th at Estiatorio Milos in New York City. Past and present recipients of the FAITH Scholarships for Academic Excellence were celebrated at the luncheon and were given the opportunity to meet Dr. Vagelos, share their career and academic goals and connect … Read more

FAITH Founders’ Meeting at National Hellenic Museum in Chicago

FAITH Founder Mr. John P. Calamos hosted the Founders of FAITH Endowment annual Meeting in Chicago at the National Hellenic Museum. As a Founder of FAITH Endowment and as President of the National Hellenic Museum, Mr. Calamos graciously hosted the Founders at the Meeting  in the morning and then welcomed Founders, spouses and friends to … Read more

Annual Founders’ Meeting Highlights Speakers and Endowment’s Programs

The November 2013 FAITH  Founders’ Dinner was hosted by Michael and Mary Jaharis. Members and guests enjoyed a dinner at Le Cirque and presentations by Lakshman Achuthan, Co-Founder & Chief Operations Officer of the Economic Cycle Research Institute (ECRI) and Admiral James Stavridis, former NATO Supreme Allied Commander.Source: The National Herald by Constantine S. Sirigos— “The annual Founders Dinner of FAITH: … Read more

Founders’ Meeting and Opening Gala for the Mary and Michael Jaharis Galleries for Greek, Roman, and Byzantine Art at the Art Institute of Chicago

The annual Founders’ Meeting for November 2012 was graciously hosted by founder Mr. John Calamos and his wife, Ms. Mae Calamos.  Founders, spouses and guests attended a very special cocktail reception and dinner program at the National Hellenic Museum and enjoyed a Insiders’ Tour of the museum led by Ms. Connie Mourtoupalas, President of the … Read more

FAITH Founders’ Meeting and Luncheon welcoming His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to NYC at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

FAITH hosted a FAITH Founders’ Meeting and Luncheon at the Metropolitan Museum of Art to welcome His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to NYC. In 2009, the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew made his 6th visit to the United States between Oct. 17 and Nov. 5, beginning in Memphis, Tenn., leading his Eighth International Environmental Symposium, this time … Read more