Monthly Newsletter May 2026

NEWS & EVENTS  

• The residents of ALCF were blessed to take part in another beautiful pilgrimage, visiting the cherished churches of St. Mariane, Karmravor, Spitakavor, Tsiranavor, and St. Sargis in Ashtarak.
• We were delighted to welcome the wonderful staff of Marriott Hotel Yerevan at ALCF. The guests surprised everyone with delicious sweets and a magical performance by a talented magician.
• On May 16, the young residents of ALCF also participated in the pan-European event “Night of Museums.” During this special cultural event, they visited the Hovhannes Hovhannisyan House-Museum, the Historical and Ethnographic Museum, the “Ruben Sevak” Museum, and the Museum of the Mother Cathedral of Echmiadzin.
• During our regular pilgrimage, the residents of the ALCF visited Tsaghkevank — a place where faith, history, and nature come together in harmony.  

MYRADOON 

• ALCF residents remain engaged in meaningful learning opportunities through ongoing classes in English, computer skills, sewing, manicure and pedicure, hairdressing, and cooking. These programs create a supportive environment where participants can explore their talents, develop practical abilities, and strengthen their confidence for everyday life and future opportunities.
• On the holy feast of the Ascension of Christ, the children of ALCF went to the fields to gather spring flowers, enjoy nature, and play “Jan Gyulum” together.
• ALCF was happy to welcome the members of Child Evangelism Fellowship to our center. Their visit brought joy and meaningful moments to our residents and children through shared activities, warm conversations, and time spent together.
• This month, we had the joy of celebrating Gor’s birthday at ALCF. His special day brought smiles, warmth, and happiness to everyone in our shelter as residents and staff came together to share in the celebration.

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.
• We still carry luncheons for $300 for the elders and our shelter girls with their children. Your name will be placed on a board in our dining area as a sponsor for that day. 
• In the framework of “Sponsor a Family” program ALCF continues distributing monetary aid.

WE EXPRESS OUR GRATITUDE TO

• All our PILLARS ($5000-$10000) 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.
• Marriott Hotel Yerevan for donating bedding and ironing boards for ALCF.