AWOG 2024 Year in Review
From inspiring achievements to unforgettable moments that brought us together, 2024 has been a journey of growth, connection, and purpose. As we reflect on these highlights, reliving the joy, community, and impact we’ve shared, we look ahead with optimism for even greater milestones in 2025.
AWOG 2024 Fundraiser Gala
AWOG 2024 Fundraiser Gala. Reviving the Magic, Building the Future. Since our founding in 1948, much has changed, but one thing remains constant: our ability to unite people and make a lasting impact.
AWOG’s Founding Member
Lucretia del Valle Grady, was a trailblazer with a commitment to social progress, leaving a profound impact on AWOG and Greece. With an entrepreneurial spirit to not only raise funds for the Greek war orphans, but to also create bonds of friendship between the American women living in Greece and their friends. Click to read more.
AWOG’s 1st President
Elizabeth Pierce Blegen was an American archaeologist, educator and writer born on June 26, 1888 in Allegheny, Pennsylvania, and received her PhD from Columbia and her MA in Latin from Vassar College in New York. Click to read more.
AWOG Heart Pillow Party, March 2024
220 Heart Pillows Stuffed, Stitched, and Packaged! This year’s 1st Heart Pillow Party, held on March 2, 2024 at The Apivita Experience Store in Kolonaki, was a heartwarming early celebration of International Women’s Day, marking a key milestone in our 17-year mission of women helping women facing the challenges of breast cancer - a project we hope will one day no longer be needed.
As featured in GRACE.GR
The American Women's Organization of Greece (AWOGreece) proudly held its first Heart Pillow Party, for 2024 on March 2 at the Apivita Experience Store, on Solonos 6 Street in Athens. Click to read more.
AWOG Celebrates its 50th
As we continue to thrive and grow, we invite you to explore our journey through our 50th Year Anniversary Edition. This special edition, published in 1988, captures cherished memories, and the lasting legacy of empowerment and giving that has shaped our community since its founding.
AWOG Celebrates its 60th
As we continue to flourish and expand, we invite you to delve into our journey through the 60th Anniversary Edition, published in 2008. This commemorative edition celebrates treasured memories and the enduring legacy of empowerment and generosity that has defined our community since its inception.
AWOG Celebrates its 70th
Ambassador Pyatt - "We’re very proud at the embassy to recognize the many contributions that AWOG makes. You’ve provided crucial support to Greek and American communities here in Athens for seven decades, which is longer than I’ve been alive, I’m glad to say. Click to read more.