Donations

The PAA has embarked on a new and urgent fundraising campaign to raise $75,000 in support of mental health and elder care. This initiative reflects the Association’s deep concern for the well-being of Crete’s seniors and families living with dementia. The funds will assist in the relocation of the Alzheimer’s Day Center to a building owned by the Holy Metropolis of Kydonia and Apokoronas, located adjacent to the General Hospital of Chania, and will help ensure that the facility is fully renovated and ready for immediate use.

The Association is honored to collaborate closely with the philanthropic organization “Synanthropos” (Συνάνθρωπος), led by Mr. Sifis Hiotakis, whose local network of volunteers and supporters is playing a vital role in advancing this effort. Their partnership embodies the spirit of unity and compassion that defines both our Cretan heritage and our global community.

The Cretan Alliance Network Scholarship, a newly named scholarship under the auspices of the PAA Venizelion Scholarship program, is being established as a meaningful way for former scholarship recipients to give back to the Pancretan Association, the very organization that once supported their educational journeys. This initiative not only honors the generosity they once received but also creates a sustainable cycle of giving, where past beneficiaries unite as a collective force to invest in the next generation of scholars. By contributing to this scholarship, alumni reaffirm their connection to their Cretan roots and demonstrate their commitment to the values of community, education, and mutual support that define the Pancretan spirit. Now it’s your turn to pay it forward and help future students achieve their dreams.