About Us
Through volunteerism and cultural experiences, Greek Roots connects youth, ages 15-29, with Hellenic values, Greek culture and with each other. Our volunteer programs are youth-led, community-based, and designed to help youth develop the social and leadership skills required to compete at higher levels.
We are progressive and inclusive, welcoming all youth who espouse the values of Hellenism and/or are interested in learning more about Greece and Greek culture. Our vision is a world where the values of Hellenism are embraced by young people everywhere.
Our mentorship program invites community members who are passionate about Hellenism and are willing to give their time to help this next generation of Hellenes find their rightful place in their communities and our world.
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Our partners
Montreal Greek Film Festival
The Montreal Greek Film Festival is a showcase of Greek talent, local, national and international. It aims, among other things, to facilitate creative and contemplative minds, and to bring together filmmakers and film lovers in our wonderful city. Cinema speaks a universal language and has meaning and relevance for all people, regardless of their national, cultural or social backgrounds.
Hellenic Community of Greater Montreal Fundraising Committee
The HCGM Fundraising Committee’s mandate is to raise funds in support of the Greater Montreal Hellenic Community’s trilingual primary school, and the schools of supplementary education. The FRC organizes various fundraisers, such as the annual Radio-Marathon, and Lottery. Since its formation, more than $ 4,000,000 has been raised from these events along with the continuous support of community members and businesses.
Hellenic Community of Greater Montreal
The Hellenic Community of Greater Montreal (HCGM) has been serving the Greek population of the greater Montreal area (Montreal, Laval and South Shore regions) since 1906. For over 100 years, the HCGM has continuously been representing proud Quebec citizens of Hellenic origin, who have settled and continue to settle in the greater Montreal area. The organization’s goal is to unify the members of the community, by bringing them together, responding to their needs and strengthening the bond with other cultural communities in the Greater Montreal area.
EKO (Entrepreneurship and Social Economy Group) is a non-profit organization based in Athens, Greece that is part of a global network dedicated to:
- enhancing youth empowerment;
- promoting gender equity;
- strengthening social inclusion and integration;
- fighting against social stereotypes, racism, and xenophobia; and
- contributing to the protection of the planet and the ecosystems.
EKO’s history includes projects that have been successfully approved the Greek National Agency of Erasmus + (Program of the European Union), including their 2018 project, OLYMPIC SPIRIT FOR PEACEBUILDING. As program architects for My Big FUN Greek Odyssey, their involvement assures the highest level of youth focused programming and education.