Monthly Newsletter September 2014

The curiosity, interest, and attention to our work grew as we are the only center in Armenia that works with abused and neglected women and children. They come to live in our shelter with difficult destinies; now filled with hope and faith. People from Armenia, abroad, who even have a little information about our foundation come to see us and try to help with their contributions. Due to our supporters and blessings of God we are able to continue our activities.

• We had lots of guests among them are Eddie & Taleen Boulghourjian. They organized an event in Australia for ALCF, gathered handsome amount of funds and presented it to our center in Armenia.
• Der Hayr and Yeretskin Kaladjian of Washington DC visited our center. The residents joined us with a short prayer and song in our chapel. He blessed our work and our passion.
• Fred & Olga Gregorian of Las Vegas finally met their sponsored family after supporting her for 3 years.

PROGRAMS

Feed the elders-  Your donations keeps our program going…….

Due to the  increase in food, gas and electric bills, increase in the number of our residents and their older children, we are now joining two $100 donations  for each Wednesday luncheon. Your donation of $200 will feed 34 elders and our residents. We support our elders with clothing ,shoes, medication and doctor checkups.. This month Dr. Seda Boghossian from UK came and met their medical needs.

Bible Study- Der Bartev from Parakar’s  St. Mary church continues His Bible study in our center every Friday. Our founder Seta Ghazarian reads her lessons sent from Fr Yeghia Hayrabetian, after bible study classes the needy families turn to us for help. Some families receive baby food every week  some, diapers both for babies and elders. We also distribute eye glasses, shoes, clothes, blankets, handbags,etc.

Visit to the village- This month our staff and the guests from Australia visited two villages in Armavir region. We distributed clothes, shoes, toys, blankets and other items of necessity to 160 needy families according to the list sent  beforehand.

We are doing all we can with your help to keep up with the growing need for funds, food, clothing and other necessities. We continue helping every new immigrant (Syrian family) that comes to our doors. The needy families of the neighboring villages also receive baby food.

The donated medical items  that were collected in the US for this last container, were donated to Etchmiazin  hospital.

We received the last container (your donations of clothing and toys) from CA. We are going to distribute to underprivileged families in remote villages, community residents who turn to us with their letters of request, walk ins, and Ptghunk kindergarten which is under our sponsorship, clothes, shoes, toys, wedding gowns, and hygienic products.