Monthly Newsletter July 2020

NEWS & EVENTS

   Armenia is still fighting against the invisible enemy Covid 19. We are trying to go back to our normal lives with all the obstacles of the pandemic and the war.

• The residents of ALCF celebrated the Feast of the Transfiguration of Jesus Christ/ Vardavar. The day was full of joy and happiness. The residents had water fights. They enjoyed fresh fruits, popcorn and sweets.
• Two of our little residents celebrated their birthdays in July. They played and danced with their friends, enjoyed birthday cakes, fruits, sweets and juice. ALCF did everything to make their day bright and unforgettable.
• ALCF received cheese donation from “Umcor Armenia”.

MYRADOON

  Living in such conditions, we try to keep our resident’s days busy, productive and educational.

• Vocational trainings are ongoing at ALCF. The residents continue sewing classes, English and computer classes. They attend the classes with great enthusiasm and willingness to take as much knowledge as possible with them. The lessons help them feel more confident, strong and capable of finding a job to integrate into the community.
• In July we welcomed Hasmik Edilyan who held a seminar about “The prevention of trafficking”. During the seminar they spoke about some trafficking cases, had a question-answer discussion. We held the seminar with face masks, social distancing and kept commandant’s demands.
• This month was not an exception, we received many calls from victims of abuse. The foundation accepted newcomers. They stayed in quarantine for fourteen days and then, were transferred to the main building and joined the others.

AID TO COMMUNITIES

• ALCF continued the program “Light of Hope”. In the framework of that program the foundation provided all the necessary items to the needy families, such as clothes, blankets, diapers, hygiene supplies, shoes, kitchen wares and so on. The distribution of the aid was done keeping all commandant’s demands.

• The foundation also continued “Sponsor a family program” The distribution of funds, were welcomed more than ever.

WE EXPRESS OUR GRATITUDE TO

• All our Pillars, and monetary donors in the USA that help keep our shelter open.
• All the businesses who donate clothing, blankets, and home goods to keep our “Light of Hope” program running.
• “Ray of Light” donors who keep the emergency needs taken care of.
• “Umcor Armenia” CF for donating cheese․
• All the people who stand by our side in these difficult days in Armenia and donate  madaghs, cookies, fruits and vegetables for our residents.
• Armenian missionary association of America for baby food donation.