Daughters of Penelope

Daughters of Penelope is the women's group of American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA)

Indianapolis contact:
Irene Doney
8209 N. Kenwood
Indianapolis, IN 46260
317 251-6024

History/Mission

Founded in 1929 in San Francisco, Calif., the Daughters of Penelope is a leader in philanthropic, educational and cultural activities with local chapters in the United States, Canada and Greece.

The objectives of the Daughters of Penelope are to promote the social, ethical and intellectual interests of its members; to perpetuate the study of American ideals and to encourage Hellenic study; to cultivate citizenship and patriotism for the United States of America and other countries in which chapters exist; and to preserve the ideals and traditions of Hellenism as a contribution to the development of America. The Daughters of Penelope is non-partisan and non-denominational.

(created 24 January 2003)
SOURCE: AHEPA website