Dear Reverend Fathers, Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
 
After the impact from Hurricane Katrina a few years ago, it is hard to comprehend that yet another hurricane has caused major destructions in our Metropolis. But, as you did through your kindness after Katrina, I strongly believe you will step up once again and offer your assistance and support to any of our Orthodox faithful and our affected parishes in any way you can.
 
We know that our brothers and sisters in Florida and other states within our Metropolis have suffered greatly in the last few days and we pray that all affected by Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma recover as fast as possible. It is our privilege to be able to offer some form of help to combat the misfortunes that have befallen them. We hope that this assistance will enable them to begin the process of restoration and healing from the trauma of this natural disaster. With God’s help we can find the strength, understanding and resources to assist our suffering parishioners; not only in the beginning with needed material resources, but also in the months to come, spiritually and emotionally.
 
In the weeks to come, a number of individual families in our Metropolis will certainly be in need of financial assistance to help cover their losses and rebuild their lives. His Eminence Metropolitan Alexios appointed me as Chairman of the Metropolis of Atlanta Relief Committee many years ago to help assist these individuals in any way that we can. I will do my best to facilitate the relief efforts in a timely and efficient manner. Together, we will do our best to serve the needs of our Orthodox faithful.
 
If you would like to contribute to this cause, please make your check payable to the Metropolis of Atlanta earmarked for Hurricane Irma Relief. Please mail your check to:
 
Dee  Nicolaou, Emergency Relief Chair
27242 Breakers Drive
Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
 
If you know of any families or churches needing assistance please refer them to me. Additionally, if you need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me. You may reach me by e-mail at  [email protected], at home 813-991-9026, or at my cell 813-294-0346.
 
Your Sister in Christ,

Dee Nicolaou
Metropolis of Atlanta Emergency Relief Chair