Greece’s economic depression has pushed families to the brink. As of the fall of 2013, one in five households and nearly 600,000 children were living below the poverty line. Nearly half of all Greeks lack health insurance. These staggering numbers cannot communicate the impact on individuals and families. In the face of unrelenting austerity and government budget cuts, it is nonprofits on the ground that are repeatedly called on to do more with less.
THI, together with its relief partners, is answering the call by providing a critical safety net to families hardest hit by the crisis. These partner organizations are carefully selected based on proven track record, efficiency and transparency.
Since inception, THI has directly deployed $8.5 million through 184 grants focused on crisis relief in Greece.
In 2022, see what we accomplished with your gift to these partner programs:
TfC launched the ‘Irina’ shelter in downtown Athens for homeless Ukrainian women with their children. THI funds supported the operations of this shelter for up to 20 people for 6 months. THI funds provided shelter, food, and access to physical and mental health services.
THI funds were used to purchase vouchers for the families residing in SOS Villages’ shelter in Athens. These vouchers covered the families’ food and (NFI) Non-Food Item – related needs. In total, the program supported 115 beneficiaries, mainly single mother families.
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