Supporting Children And Adults With Cerebral Palsy And Their Families

Who We Are

Our History

Porta: Open Door-USA was founded in 2016 as a (501) c 3 tax exempt organization to mobilize resources in the United States in support of Cerebral Palsy Greece/Open Door (CPG/Open Door)

CPG/Open Door is one of Greece’s most distinguished and effective non-profit organizations. Since its founding as a public charity 50 years ago, CPG/Open Door has taken the lead

in offering educational and rehabilitation services to individuals with cerebral palsy as well as support to their families
in training specialized staff
in encouraging scientific research, particularly in the field of prevention
in promoting public information campaigns and legislation for people with disabilities.

Our mission

Porta: Open Door-USA will strive to assist the work of CPG/Open Door on all fronts, calling on the wisdom and generosity of members of the Greek-American community as well as philhellenes throughout the United States.

Porta: Open Door - USA

Board of Trustees:

Nicholas T. Zervas, Honorary Chair

Ioannis V. Yannas, Honorary Chair

Catherine deG. Vanderpool, Chair

Anna Alevras Gheissari, Secretary/Treasurer

Members:

Alexander Christoforidis

Daphne Phylactopoulou

Marina Couloukoundi

Julie Rinaldini

Maria Goutsou

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Your donation will go to Cerebral Palsy Greece/Open Door in support of children and adults with cerebral palsy, and their families.

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Who we are