Monthly Newsletter August 2026

NEWS & EVENTS  

• The residents of ALCF came together to joyfully celebrate the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Virgin Mary, also known as the Blessing of the Grapes.
• The First Lady of the Republic of Armenia, Mrs. Anna Hakobyan, is launching a series of interviews with women who have experienced violence, sharing their real and powerful stories. As part of this initiative, Mrs. Hakobyan visited ALCF, learned about the work of our shelter, and met with three women living at “Myradoon”. With courage, they shared their painful stories of violence and their journeys toward safety. We are grateful for giving these women a voice and helping break the silence surrounding violence against women.
• Our ALCF children enjoyed a wonderful day visiting the E. Charents and A. Isahakyan House-Museums, followed by a delicious lunch at KFC and lots of fun at Seasons Park! A heartfelt thank you to our generous sponsor for making this special day possible and creating beautiful memories for our children.
• RA National Assembly Member Hayk Sargsyan organized a special event for socially vulnerable families on the shores of Lake Sevan. The children of the Armenian Lighthouse Charitable Foundation joined the celebration, enjoying a foam party, training, barbecue, and a wonderful concert! Thank you for creating such a joyful and memorable day for our children.

MYRADOON 

• hrough our vocational training programs, our residents are learning and developing new skills in English, computer, sewing, manicure and pedicure, hairdressing, and cooking. These classes encourage personal growth, strengthen confidence, and help create pathways toward a more independent future.
• We were delighted to welcome Suzanne Shera, author of the “Lithelab” book, to ALCF for a creative and educational activities with our children and mothers. The children explored constellations and how they appear during different months and times, and then put their learning into practice by creating their very own constellation clocks. It was a fun and inspiring experience filled with curiosity, creativity, and discovery! 
• The residents of ALCF, together with our chef, are preparing for the winter by making delicious preserves from fresh tomatoes harvested from our greenhouse. A wonderful way to turn our harvest into something useful and tasty for the colder months!
• Our little Mariam celebrated her birthday with her friends, enjoying a day filled with laughter, fun, and beautiful moments. We are happy to see her smile and create wonderful memories together!

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.and our prayers will be for your family.
• In the framework of “Sponsor a Family” program ALCF continues distributing monetary aid.

WE EXPRESS OUR GRATITUDE TO

• All our PILLARS ($5000-$10000 and more), and all monetary donors in the USA that help keep our shelter open.
• “Umcor Armenia” CF for their ongoing cheese donation for the residents of ALCF.
• V. Tamazyan for tomatoes, watermelons and melons for the residents of ALCF.