Monthly Newsletter February 2024

NEWS & EVENTS

• The residents of ALCF with all Armenians around the world celebrated Trndez, a beautiful tradition marking the end of winter and the beginning of spring. This ancient festival is filled with joy, laughter, and the lighting of bonfires symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness.
• The Members of the Child Evangelism Fellowship visited ALCF. They sang holy songs and played many indoor games with our little ones.
• The amazing members of Aralez Scouts paid a special visit to ALCF! They brought joy and laughter as they prepared fun games for our little ones to enjoy. It was heartwarming to see our children’s faces light up with happiness! To top it off, the Aralez Scouts generously gifted our little ones with some wonderful surprises at the end of the day.
• We’re thrilled to announce that our beloved Bible study class is continuing strong, every Friday, with the blessings of the esteemed priest Father Partev, with the enthusiastic participation of children, mothers from our center, and several representatives from our vibrant community. Together, we’re exploring the timeless wisdom contained within the pages of the Bible, nurturing our faith, and strengthening our bond with each other and with God.

 

MYRADOON 

• ALCF continues conducting vocational trainings for the residents:  With the help of the lessons they gain new skills and self-confidence to take charge of their lives.
• Our little residents had an adorable Valentine’s Day photoshoot, and the results are absolutely heart-melting! Seeing their bright smiles and happy giggles reminded us all that love knows no bounds and it’s the little moments like these that truly make life beautiful.
• Over the past few weeks, we’ve witnessed an incredible transformation as residents and staff alike have come together to cultivate our very own green oasis right here at ALCF.  
• This month we celebrated the birthdays of Arman and Ashot. All the residents of ALCF wished them a year ahead filled with amazing experiences, growth, and countless reasons to smile.

AID TO COMMUNITIES

• The center goes on helping needy families, displaced families of Artsakh by providing lavash(bread) clothes, blankets, shoes, hygiene supplies and kitchen-ware.
•  In the framework of “Sponsor a Family” program ALCF continues distributing monetary aid.

 

WE EXPRESS OUR GRATITUDE TO

• All our pillars and monetary donors in the USA that help keep our shelter open.
• “Umcor Armenia” CF for their ongoing cheese donation for the residents of ALCF.
• Hayk Bakhtavoryan for donating yogurts and buns for the little residents of ALCF.