www.eohf.org/ about us
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ABOUT THE FOUNDATION |
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The name of this corporation is “Eastern Orthodox Heritage Foundation, Inc.” (hereon EOHF), with the headquarters in Los Angeles, California (USA).
The EOHF is incorporated in the State of California, November 14, 2006 as a nonprofit organization (Articles of Incorporation # A0654099); Fed Tax ID # 30-0402309.
As a nonprofit public benefit corporation the EOHF is not organized for the private gain of any person. It is organized under the Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation Law for charitable purposes.
The fiscal year is January through December. Joseph A. Movich EA, a Pomona Professional CPA Firm is the corporation's external auditor. An annual report is available upon request.
MISSION & OBJECTIVES
"The Mission of the Eastern Orthodox Heritage Foundation is to respond to the call of our Lord Jesus Christ, to aid and support parishes and missions of the Orthodox Christian Churches preserve, strength and practice their Christian doctrine, discipline, and worship; to aid and support, in cooperation with other Christian Churches, establish humanitarian programs, to minister to the elderly, sick and suffering; and to initiate and support, for the youth and young adults of Eastern Orthodox Christian parishes and missions, projects to promote inter-Orthodox fellowship, common programs, and common witness to the non-Orthodox communities, as well as education and sports”.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
EOHF Board of Directors is comprised of Orthodox Christian clergy and laity, of various Orthodox Christian jurisdictions, called upon to establish the Foundation's goals, policies and operations, and to oversee stewardship of the organization's resources.
The day-to-day operations are conducted by a professional staff, managed by the Executive Director, who answers to the Board of Directors, at its annual meetings. From its headquarters in Los Angeles, California, the EOHF staff supervises all the Foundation's operations.
Members of the Executive Board of Directors (Managing Board):
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V. Rev. Fr. Constantin Alecse, President & CEO (323) 255-8583; Fax (818) 688-3965; E-mail: president@eohf.org
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Constantin Jercan, Vice-president & Director (323) 664-0094; (818) 661-0177; E-mail: cjercan@sbcglobal.net
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Marian Serban, CFO & Director (818) 206-5746 (818) 715-0905 E-mail: MarioSerban@sbcglobal.net
- Elena Alecse, Secretary & Director (818) 365-4274; Fax (818) 688-3965; E-mail: ealecse@biserica.org
- Elena Popa, Auditor & Director (310) 467-9643; E-mail: adoella@yahoo.com
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Gabriel Vamvulescu, Auditor & Director (310) 571-1989; (310) 601-6835; E-mail: gvamvulescu@yahoo.co.uk
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Mihai Daniel Orita, Director (818) 731-8497; E-mail: mihai@michaelfencing.com
SUPPORT TO CHURCHES AND MISSIONS
The EOHF mandate is to undertake humanitarian and infrastructure activities to provide support to Orthodox Christian Churches and Missions to achieve some of their programs: Church construction, and/or reconstruction; aid and support parishes and missions of the Orthodox Christian Churches with finances to implement specific traditional programs of preserving, strengthening and practicing their Christian doctrine, discipline, and worship , through the use of all modern means available (church involvement and participation, parochial schools, radio, television, internet, etc).
SUPPORT TO THE ELDERLY
One of the EOHF goals is to provide and support, in cooperation with other Christian Churches, humanitarian programs for the elderly, sick and suffering; and, to offer the elderly, low-income and disable persons affordable housing, as well as to ensure that they receive the services designed to meet their physical and social needs.
SUPPORT TO ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN YOUTH
The EOHF is committed to support programs within the Orthodox Christian Churches and Missions:
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To implement religious education, seminary support, spiritual retreats, bible studies, Sunday school instruction, etc.
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To establish and support youth and young adult community centers;
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To promote youth education and support for sports' activities at the highest athletic levels;
PARTNERS, DONATIONS & ACQUISITIONS
The Eastern Orthodox Heritage Foundation depends primarily on funds from partners through other churches, foundations, corporations, and other social agencies.
EOHF works in cooperation with local, regional and international organizations to accomplish its humanitarian mission.
Among EOHF's partners that make this work possible are the Orthodox Church and its affiliated charitable organizations, presently in the USA and Romania, including:
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Advertising specific mini projects.
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Annual contributions to EOHF.
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Bequests, donations, gifts of stocks, through securities brokerage accounts.
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Donations from Investment Bankers.
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Donations from Pacific-Atlantic Energy Corporation, Inc.
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Donations from Peeker Corporation (Group of Companies).
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Fundraising activities, coordinated on a regional basis.
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Mailing campaigns in the US.
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Multiyear donation pledges to EOHF.
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ROAAC – Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese in America and Canada.
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ROEA – Romanian Orthodox Episcopate of America.
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Romanian Orthodox Patriarchate (Romania).
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St. Dimitrie Foundation (Romania).
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U.S. Government grants and other allocations.
WHAT CAN ONE PERSON DO?
A lot! Imagine what could happen if everybody asking this question joined together on the same team. Now is your chance to find out.
Through the Eastern Orthodox Heritage Foundation you will be working together, donors and volunteers, to reaching out to "those who are elderly and in need, and help educate the young, offering the so much needed religious instruction".
Here are just some of the many ways in which you can join our Eastern Orthodox Heritage Foundation in "responding to the call…"
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Make a donation to help the Eastern Orthodox Heritage Foundation help others.
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Promote one of the Eastern Orthodox Heritage Foundation giving campaigns.
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Share your talents, skills, and ideas with us - suggestion/idea box.
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Distribute the EOHF literature and resources to friends and acquaintances.
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Set-up an Eastern Orthodox Heritage Foundation display table at various church picnics, monthly dinners, festivals.
