Author: USA
Art party at a children’s hospital (Atlanta, USA)
Atlanta Acts of Kindness develops volunteering and leadership skills in local high school and college students. In this event, students organized an art party for children at Egleston Children’s Hospital in […]
Plato stars in World Philosophy Day (Charlotte, USA)
New Acropolis carried out a fun and practical activity at the University of North Carolina in Charlotte, which had as protagonist Plato and his teachings. Participants listened to texts by […]
“Education to Happiness”: a debate in the context of World Philosophy Day (Chicago, USA)
In collaboration with the National Hellenic Museum, New Acropolis Chicago commemorated the 2400th Anniversary of the birth of Aristotle with a ’round table’ that discussed the topic of ‘Education to […]
Help for the homeless (Chicago, USA)
A group of New Acropolis volunteers met on a cold Sunday morning to prepare and share a brunch with the homeless people living under the bridges of North Chicago. In […]
Christmas Cards for Young Boy with Leukemia (USA)
New Acropolis Raleigh brought together volunteers to make Hayden, a young 5-year old boy in the Raleigh area , Christmas cards.
Art shows in benefit of Atlanta families (USA)
New Acropolis of Atlanta hosts monthly art shows where 25% of all profits benefit local refugee families in the Greater Atlanta area. These shows have been very successful as a […]
‘What would Plato do?’: Celebration of World Philosophy Day (Boston, USA)
In celebration of World Philosophy Day, New Acropolis Boston presented a series of events on the importance of Plato for our current times. On a sunny afternoon, volunteers organized the […]
New Acropolis ‘Acts of Kindness’ volunteers visit the children at an Atlanta hospital (USA)
New Acropolis of Atlanta Volunteers organized an ‘Art Party’ at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, whereby over 40 children participated in making jewelry and arts and crafts. This activity is part […]
New Acropolis collaborates with the Consulate General of El Salvador (Boston, USA)
In the months of January and February of 2001, El Salvador was struck by two high-magnitude earthquakes. In the context of this natural catastrophe, the Federal Government of the United States granted […]
‘Mindful Crafts’ workshop: Coloring mandalas (Boston, USA)
New Acropolis Boston inaugurated a ‘Mindful Crafts’ workshop series with a Mandala coloring activity, whereby participants had the opportunity to practice focusing and calming mindfulness exercises, all the while tuning in […]