2nd Annual Christmas Market Raises Funds for NJ Coalition Against Human Trafficking and Fifth District AHEPA Family Cancer Research Foundation Hosted by the Daughters of Penelope Tethys chapter #229

Saturday, November 1, 2025, the Daughters of Penelope Tethys #229 hosts its second annual Christmas Market at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 1101 River Road, Piscataway, NJ. From 12 – 3 pm over 20 vendors will be gathered together in the Church’s community center selling everything from jewelry, home goods and decorations, children’s books and games, and gifts of all kinds. There will also be kids’ crafts, pictures with Santa, and refreshments for purchase. Entry is FREE. Join us for a festive afternoon of shopping and treats! Proceeds will be donated to the NJ Coalition Against Human Trafficking, the Fifth District AHEPA Family Cancer Research Foundation, as well as other charities and scholarships.

Over 20 vendors have been specially curated to offer something for everyone on your gift list. Our 2025 vendors include: Byzanthea Jewelry, Kritico (specialty olivewood items), Mati Jewels, Touchstone Crystal, Sasha Doll Boutique, Anastasia’s Jewelry, Sojourn Scents, A to Z Publishing, Mary Kay, Grancat Books (books, crochet/quilted items), Lovely’s (beaded pens, key chains, etc) Sunflower Meadow Seasonings, Demi Olive Oil, Suzee’s Crafts, Flower Designs by Elena, Stained Glass Art, DIY Hats, Elf Kits, and more!

This family-friendly event offers sweet and savory refreshments and drinks for purchase, as well as kid’s crafts and pictures with Santa! Parents are encouraged to use their cell phone for the pictures. Santa’s helper will be happy to take any requested photos.

Our 2^nd Annual Christmas Market is raising funds for two New Jersey Nonprofits, who will also have an information table at the event:

The New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking is a volunteer-run 501 (c)3 organization that coordinates statewide community efforts to end sex and labor trafficking in New Jersey. Founded in 2011, the non-profit is comprised of 200 volunteers and more than 180 affiliates—including nonprofits, faith-based organizations, academics, law enforcement, and direct service providers—the NJCAHT empowers communities with the knowledge of what human trafficking is, how to prevent it, and how to support those affected by it.

Established in 1988, the Fifth District AHEPA Family Cancer Research Foundation has raised and distributed over $1 million dollars in grants directly to cancer researchers in New Jersey. Comprised solely of volunteers, this 501 (c)3 nonprofit is dedicated to facilitating fundraising in order to award grants to scientists and medical research institutions whose primary goal is to find a cure for cancer. Its grants have resulted in life-changing discoveries, such as early detection tests for breast and pancreatic cancers, that have been recognized globally.

Founded in 1950, Daughters of Penelope Tethys chapter #229 is dedicated to charitable efforts in the greater New Brunswick, NJ area. Supporting DOP District 5 and National projects, Tethys #229 supports local non-profits like St. George Greek Orthodox Church (Piscataway) and its ministries; Agape House (Somerville); Women Aware, Elijah’s Promise, and Ronald McDonald House of Central Jersey (all in New Brunswick); the Hellenic Dancers of NJ (Holmdel); St. Basil’s Academy (Garrison, NY); NJ Coalition Against Human Trafficking, and the 5th District AHEPA Family Cancer Research Foundation (Brick), etc. Tethys #229 is part of the Daughters of Penelope, one of the largest international women’s organizations in the world with chapters throughout the USA, Canada, Australia, France, Germany, Belgium, the UK, Greece, and Cyprus.