Philoptochos means “friends of the poor” and it is our Orthodox philanthropic response to local, regional, diocesan, archdiocesan, and international charities and support that support many needy charities and outreach efforts, including St. Basil Academy, Souper Bowl of Caring, Fayette Samaritans, One Roof, Mid-West Georgia Food Bank, Soldiers Angels, Well Spring, Georgia Division of Family and Children Services, Loaves & Fishes Feed the Homeless in Atlanta, Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry, Christ the Good Shepherd Special Needs Camp, Clergy Education, food, utility, and disaster assistance for needy families and community assistance following floods, tornados, and hurricanes, youth ministry, Social Services Cancer Fund, Autism Assistance Fund, Saint Photios Shrine, Orthodox Christian Mission Center/Support A Mission Priest, Hellenic College/Holy Cross School of Theology, Orthodox Christian Fellowship, International Orthodox Christian Charities, Retired Clergy/Widowed Presbyters, National Emergency Fund, National Sisterhood of Presvyteres, UNICEF, Medical Fund, and the Ecumenical Patriarchate. Non-cash support includes food and clothing, as well as prayer shawls and quilts for our elderly and infirm, those who suffer abuse, the loss of their homes, and our courageous military and veterans serving our nation.