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PhilotiimoNOW’s mission is to combat Greece’s brain drain by fostering thriving global connections, strong communities, and educational opportunities.

Join us for the first-ever PhilotimoNOW Donor Trip to Diavolitsi, Greece, June 17–21, 2026.

In June 2025, PhilotimoNOW presented a book donation to the Desyllas Little Free Literacy Café, a vibrant community space, a renovated train station, dedicated to learning, connection, and the joy of reading.

PhilotimoNOW proudly presented a book donation to Adipso Primary Elementary School, in honor of Board Member Ann Coverstone’s relatives who are residents of Adipso, continuing our commitment to expanding access to literacy and learning for children in Greece.

Welcome to PhilotimoNOW, a philanthropic organization based on the values of the ancient Greek philosophy Philotimo (Filotimo). Our call t o action is committed to preventing Greece's brain drain. Our plan of action is to build thriving global connections, community, and literacy, one Greek village at a time.

Twenty-four Shenandoah Conservatory dance students traveled and performed in Greece from June 13 through July 4, 2024, as participants in a three-week Global Experiential Learning (GEL) trip in partnership with PhilotimoNOW.