The Greek Branch of the Red Cross is seeking not only monetary donations, but food, clothing, medicine etc. Please check out their site for more info RED CROSS . For a list of items the Red Cross is seeking please CLICK HERE.

BANK OF GREECE

It was decided that the Bank will contribute the amount of €5,000,000 to the restoration effort and the aid of victims. Hellenic Republic-Relief Account for Fire Victims ΙΒΑΝ GR9801000230000002341103053 SWIFT/BIC: BNGRGRAA The above mentioned contribution of the Bank was deposited in this account, which will also receive any amounts deposited for this purpose by individuals and institutions with banks in Greece and abroad. BANK OF GREECE

IOCC - INTERNATIONAL ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN CHARITIES To help in providing emergency relief, call IOCC's donation hotline toll-free at 1-877-803-4622, CLICK HERE to donate on-line, or mail a check or money order payable to “IOCC” and write "Greece Fires" in the memo line to: IOCC, P.O. Box 630225, Baltimore, Md. 21263-0225. Media Calls: Contact Amal Morcos at +1-410-243-9820 or (mobile) +1-443-823-3489.  GREEK ORTHODOX ARCHDIOCESE FIRE RELIEF FUND In response to the catastrophic fires plaguing Greece, His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios, Primate of the Greek Orthodox Church of America, convened an emergency meeting of key advisors and staff members to mobilize the resources of the Archdiocese and greater community to respond to the tremendous needs of the people of this devastated nation. It was agreed that His Eminence would appoint a Special Committee of prominent Greek Americans who will oversee and coordinate the collection and distribution of monies raised by the Archdiocese through Her Greek Fire Relief Fund. GOARCH

AFRICAN ORTHODOX ARCHDIOCESE FIRE RELIEF FUND

Every Orthodox parish in the 43 countries on the African continent that have an Orthodox congregation have begun sending money to Greece.

LOCAL EFFORTS

In Argentina: The Greek community of Argentina " Nostos" has begun a fundraising drive thru depositing money at the following account.

 SWIFT: BNGRGRAA,  IBAN: GR9801000230000002341103053  Website: Nostos Argentina

In Albania:

The Orthodox Church of Albania, spearheaded by Archbishop of Tirana and all Albania, Anastasios; has donated $80,000 to Greece.

In Australia: The Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia Inc. has established a fundraising appeal – "Greek Bushfire Relief Fund". This fund will enable donations to be made from around Australia through any Commonwealth Bank branch. 100,000 Australian Dollars have already been donated. Specific account details as follows: Account Name: Greek Bushfire Relief Fund BSB: 065-005 Account Number: 1017-7616

*Special Event* On Wednesday 29 August 2007 at 6:30 pm at the Cathedral Church of the Archangels, his Holiness Bishop Paul of Christianoupoleos and holy fathers of the church shall conduct a prayer service to the Virgin Mary, for the victims of the inferno engulfing our motherland. GREEK OSCA

In Bahrain The Greek community in Bahrain is to start a fundraising drive. More than 160 Greeks are estimated to live in Bahrain and work mainly in the construction, engineering, hospitality and banking sectors and in the airline and fishing industry. The Greek Foreign Affairs Ministry has set up a special solidarity account for those interested in providing assistance to the people affected by the fires. A special 24-hour call centre has also been set up to make communication with Greece easier and is available on 0030 2103681912. Money can be sent to the account number 2341103053 at all Greek banks or via the IBAN code: GR9801000230000 002341103053 or Swift/BIC code: BNGRGRAA. geoff@gdn.com.bh

In Canada:

The Greek community in Toronto has set up an account to aid relief efforts in the embattled country. You can donate at the ScotiaBank at: 661 Danforth Ave. Acct # 84772-01297-12

The Hellenic community of Montreal along with the Hellenic Community of Laval have also set up an account at a local ScotiaBank at the Jean Talon Branch. The account number is 63081 0151610. You can also learn more about their future efforts in the attached PDF.

Canadian Emergency Fund

The Greek community of Vancouver, British Columbia has also established a fund for the Greek Fire Relief.  The Greek Fire Relief Fund of BC is being spearheaded by the Hellenic Canadian Congress of BC.

Donations can also be made at Canadian Western Bank, 3190 W Broadway (at Trutch) in Vancouver, account# 8611014 C2.

Donations can be made online, via fax, phone, by mail or in person at the Hellenic Community of Vancouver

4500 Arbutus Street, Vancouver, BC V6J 4A2. Phone number: 604-266-7148, fax: 604-266-7140. The office will be open and taking donations from: Mon-Fri 9am-8pm Sat 12-2pm Sun 10am-2pm

http://www.greekrelief.ca/