Monthly Newsletter August 2024

NEWS & EVENTS  

• In loving memory of Hovik Akmakchyan, Sam and Nargis Akmakjian have made a generous donation to organize a special outdoor excursion for the residents of ALCF and the members of the “Feed the Elders” program. We had a lively pool party that had everyone cooling off and enjoying the summer sun.
• Family doctor Susanna Onanyan conducted a seminar on “Family Planning” for the mothers living in ALCF. This seminar was a wonderful opportunity to learn about the importance of informed decision-making when it comes to family planning.
• We were honored to welcome the incredible team from Armenia Marriott Hotel Yerevan to ALCF as part of World Humanitarian Day. They brought an array of delicious treats that brought smiles to the faces of our residents. The team then served hot and tasty lunch, filling the room with warmth and joy.
• ALCF made a generous donation of musical instruments to the Parakar Musical School. We’re thrilled to support the next generation of musicians and help nurture their talent. Thank you to everyone who made this possible!

 

MYRADOON 

• The residents of ALCF continue to take part in English, computer, sewing, manicure and hairdressing classes, cooking and dancing classes. They master these skills and become more self-confident.
• The center continues accepting women and their children affected by abuse and domestic violence. Let’s stand together as a community, offering love, support, and resources to those in need. And let’s work towards a world where every woman feels safe, valued, and loved.
• Our young residents recently attended a five-day camp, and they returned with hearts full of joy and heads full of amazing memories. From making new friends to exploring nature, they had an incredible experience.
• Our founder Mr. Zuhrab teamed up with the young boys of ALCF to build wooden houses for our feathered friends.

 

AID TO COMMUNITIES

• The center goes on helping needy families, displaced families of Artsakh by providing lavash(bread) from our bakery, clothes, blankets, shoes, hygiene supplies and kitchen-ware.
• $32 will supply 200 lavash for the hungry and the poor. Please donate and mention Lavash.
• 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.
• A woman from Ptghunk village for vegetable donation.