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Monthly Newsletter January 2023

February 28, 2023

 

NEWS & EVENTS

  • ALCF received a large donation from the Chatoyan family. They came to our warehouse with new boxes, created 4 pallets of new clothing and packed 10000 pieces of cloths donated by them (24/7 comfort apparel) for Armenia. They worked 7 hours nonstop.
  • The Members of the Child Evangelism Fellowship visited ALCF. They  entertained the young residents and gave presents.
  • ALCF received 5 madaghs (lambs) donations from different people in Armenia. We organized luncheons for each of them. We are very grateful for their donations. Your support and efforts help us a lot to feed all the residents and the elders as well.

 

MYRADOON 

  • Vocational trainings are ongoing. The residents of ALCF take part in English, computer, sewing, manicure and hairdressing classes, cooking and dancing classes. The lessons help them become livelier and eager to continue their lives happier.
  • The center continues accepting women and their children affected by abuse and domestic violence. The foundation is doing its best to fulfill all their needs.
  • As we had a very snowy January our residents enjoyed their days in the center. They went out, made snowman, played snowballs.

 

 AID TO COMMUNITIES

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

 

WE EXPRESS OUR GRATITUDE TO

  • All our pillars and monetary donors in the USA that help keep our shelter open.
  • All the food donors who help feed our residents.
  • All the madagh donors who help us feed our residents and the elders.
  • “Umcor Armenia” CF for continuous cheese donation.
  • Armenian Missionary Association of America for children’s milk donation.

Monthly Newsletter December 2022

January 30, 2023

 

NEWS & EVENTS

  • The famous fashion designer Kevork Shadoyan visited ALCF. He had a very interesting class dedicated to the world of bright colors. Residents had a very nice day enriching their knowledge.
  • Members of the Child Evangelism Fellowship visited ALCF. The little residents learnt new games and songs, listened to moral stories from Bible and received sweets from them. 
  • The staff of ALCF visited Ptghunk kindergarten named after Mr. and Mrs. Ghazarian and Musaler kindergarten. The center prepared presents for the children, they in turn prepared a nice Christmas performance.
  • On the eve of New Year, ALCF prepared a big Christmas luncheon and party for the elders of the “Feed the Elders” program. Santa came and entertained them, gave presents and then they had a full Christmas meal.

 

MYRADOON

  • The residents of ALCF continue attending various classes. English, computer, sewing, manicure and hairdressing. ALCF continues to help residents understand and find the profession that matches their preferences by receiving knowledge of the given field. As our slogan says: new knowledge, new opportunities, and new life.
  • The residents of ALCF celebrated Yelena’s and Arman’s birthdays. They wished them all the best and had a great time.

 

AID TO COMMUNITIES

  • The center goes on helping needy families by providing 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.
  • All the food donors who help feed our residents.
  • “Umcor Armenia” CF for continuous cheese donation.
  • Yerevan Dramatic Theatre and Yerevan State Youth Theatre for providing free tickets for the young residents of ALCF.
  • # 1 Market for donating food for Christmas.

 

 

Monthly Newsletter November 2022

December 16, 2022

 

NEWS & EVENTS

  • The center was full of care and love. The staff of the program “ES KAM” visited ALCF. Mothers and children shared and talked about their stories, their wishes and dreams. Thanks “ES KAM” for such a great opportunity.
  • Members of the Child Evangelism Fellowship visited ALCF. The little residents danced, learnt new songs and received sweets.  It was an unforgettable day for the children.
  • ALCF hosted Doctor Suzanna Onanyan․The residents had a question-answer session that were of the most interest for them, discussed some issues about condoms and how to be protected from unexpected pregnancies. Thank you Dr Suzanna for your  continuous  support.

 

MYRADOON

  • The residents of ALCF go on deepening their skills. They take part in various classes English, computer, sewing, manicure and hairdressing classes.
  • We organized a great christening ceremony for 8 moms and children of our Myradoon shelter. The residents got baptized in our church/chapel and after the main ceremony they enjoyed desserts made specially for them.
  • We get a lot of calls from abused women and their children. ALCF accepts them if they qualify to our programs.

 

AID TO COMMUNITIES

  • The center keeps providing humanitarian aid to the needy families by providing clothes, blankets, shoes, hygiene supplies and kitchen-ware.
  • In the framework of “Sponsor a Family” program ALCF continues distributing monetary aid now, via bank transfers to make it easier and less expensive for them.

 

WE EXPRESS OUR GRATITUDE TO

  • All our pillars and monetary donors in the USA that help keep our shelter open.
  • All the food donors who help feed our residents.
  • “Umcor Armenia” CF for continuous cheese donation.
  • All the madagh donors that supply us with meat for the residents.
  • Armenian Missionary Association of America for children’s milk donation.

Monthly Newsletter October 2022

November 24, 2022

 

NEWS & EVENTS

  • The center was full of love and warmth. There was a burger party at ALCF. The founders of ALCF made fresh and tasty burgers for the staff and the residents.
  • ALCF donated medical supplies to Armavir MC.We are very grateful to all the supporters and donors who help us make this big program happen.
  • Many guests from different parts of the world visited ALCF. They had tours around the center, got acquainted with the current programs and made donations of money and food.

 

MYRADOON 

  • The center goes on conducting vocational trainings for the residents of ALCF. They take part in English, computer, sewing and manicure classes. The lessons help them gain new skills and knowledge.
  • Bible Study classes are ongoing at ALCF. The priest and the founder of ALCF hold the classes every Friday with new themes and interpret the themes to implement them in their lives.

 

 AID TO COMMUNITIES

  • ALCF continues distributing humanitarian aid to needy families and handicapped people.The center gives clothes, blankets, shoes, hygiene supplies and kitchen-ware.
  • In the framework of “Sponsor a Family” program ALCF continues distributing monetary aid now, via bank transfers.

 

WE EXPRESS OUR GRATITUDE TO

  • All our pillars and monetary donors in the USA that help keep our shelter open.
  • All the food donors who help to feed our residents.
  • “Umcor Armenia” CF for continuous cheese donation.
  • All the madagh donors that supply us with meat for the residents.

Monthly Newsletter September 2022

October 13, 2022

 

NEWS & EVENTS

  • ALCF helped Bagaran village located in the Armavir Province of Armenia near the Armenia-Turkey border with physical efforts of Bedros Tomassian and the village Mayor. We distributed clothes, shoes, blankets and toys to the 50 underprivileged families.
  • Our vocational trainings made it possible to send one of our residents Lilit for a special course of bookkeeping. ALCF congratulates her for successfully completing the course and getting her certificate.
  • Hovig Megerdichian, Adel Megerdichian, Garine and Harout Bekearrian and Kyorkchian families sponsored a beautiful luncheon in memory of the passed family members. They served the elders 3 coarse meal. We enjoyed their company and their blessings. They expressed that their visit to ALCF was the highlight of their trip.
  • Donate $200 in memory of a loved one and we will give a three coarse meal luncheon in their memory for our elders and residents. It will even be tax deductible. $300 will have a full lamb cooked and distributed to everyone.

 

MYRADOON 

  • Vocational trainings are going on. The residents of ALCF take part in English, computer, sewing and manicure classes.
  • The cases of abuse and domestic violence have increased. ALCF goes on accepting women and their children affected by domestic violence and abuse.

 

AID TO COMMUNITIES

  • We are bombarded with requests for humanitarian aid to the needy families of Armenia, displaced families of Artsakh, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Ukraine and Russia. We provide reading glasses, 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.
  • All the food donors who help to feed our residents.
  • “Umcor Armenia” CF for continuous cheese donation.
  • Armenian Missionary Association of America for their ongoing baby milk donation.

 

Monthly Newsletter August 2022

September 13, 2022

 

NEWS & EVENTS

  • ALCF celebrated little Anahit’s and Elsay’s birthdays. We hired a clown to visit our center and entertain the little residents, wishing them colorful childhood.
  • Our Day Care children had a farewell performance. They said goodbye to Day Care and are ready to start school. Our founders Mr and Mrs Ghazarian also participated in the event and wished them all the best in school.
  • Der Karegin Badourian of 40 Martyr’s Church donated 10 Google Chrome computers for our schoolchildren. They were so happy to receive the gifts and were eager to learn as much as possible. We are very grateful for his donation.
  • Our sponsors Serge and Helen Gharakhanian of Glendale visited ALCF center and gave presents to all the little residents of the center. We appreciate the time they spent in our center.

 

MYRADOON

  • The residents of ALCF continue taking part in English, computer, sewing and manicure classes. With the help of the lessons they gain new skills and self-confidence to take charge of their lives.
  • ALCF keeps accepting women and their children affected by domestic violence and abuse.

 

 AID TO COMMUNITIES

  • The center continues distributing humanitarian aid to needy families. The center gives 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.
  • All the food donors who help to feed our residents.
  • “Umcor Armenia” CF for continuous cheese donation.
  • The supplie’s donors of detergent, can food and Nutella.
  • Global Expert Shipping for the support, to help our own people in Armenia.

Monthly Newsletter July 2022

August 19, 2022

 

NEWS & EVENTS

  • ALCF was invited to the farewell performance of Ptghunk kindergarten named after Mr and Mrs. Ghazarian in Ptghunk village. The foundation gave gifts to the children and wished them a bright future.
  • Many guests visited ALCF. They had a tour all around the center, got acquainted with the current programs. We are thankful to all our supporters for monetary, food and cloth donations.
  • “Umcor Armenia” CF keeps providing the monthly cheese donations for the residents of ALCF.

 

MYRADOON

  • Vocational trainings are ongoing. The residents of ALCF take part in English, computer, sewing and manicure classes. The residents of ALCF participate in the classes to become more self-sufficient and self-dependent.
  • The center goes on helping women and their children affected by domestic violence and abuse.

 

 AID TO COMMUNITIES

  • ALCF continues distributing humanitarian aid to needy families of Armenia and Artsakh. The center gives 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.
  • All the food donors who help to feed our residents.
  • “Umcor Armenia” CF for continuous cheese donation.
  • Armenian Missionary Association of America for children’s milk donation.

Monthly Newsletter June 2022

July 25, 2022

 

NEWS & EVENTS

  • On  June 1st ALCF celebrated International Children’s Day, which is to show that every child deserves education, nurturing and love. The center prepared a great day for the young residents of the center, hosted a clown who entertained them and prepared a yummy table for all the residents.
  • The little residents of ALCF celebrated Milena’s and Arman’s birthday. They wished them all the best and had a great time.
  • The second container of 2022 also reached Armenia successfully. After the arrival of the container we started helping the needy people on a larger scale.
  • A student of Armenian Mesrobian School Kathryn Sarkissian volunteered at ALCF. She spent a nice time with the little residents of Day Care by teaching Armenian different dances. We thank her for her enthusiasm and effort contributed to ALCF.
  • ALCF received baby food donation from “Natali Pharm”. We are very thankful for their ongoing help and donations.

 

MYRADOON 

  • Vocational trainings are ongoing. The residents of ALCF take part in English, computer, sewing and manicure classes.
  • ALCF continues helping women and their children affected by domestic violence and abuse.

 

   AID TO COMMUNITIES

  • After the arrival of the two containers the center keeps helping needy families by providing 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.
  • All the food donors who help to feed our residents.
  • “Umcor Armenia” CF for continuous cheese donation.
  • “Natali Pharm” for baby food donation.

Monthly Newsletter May 2022

June 14, 2022

 

NEWS & EVENTS

  • The first container of 2022 reached Armenia. After the arrival of the container we started helping the needy people on a larger scale․ Thanks all the donors who help us to make this happen.
  • Members of the Child Evangelism Fellowship visited ALCF. They entertained the young residents and had an unforgettable time.
  • ALCF donated huge amount of medical supplies for Ejmiatsin MC. Thank you Dr Dikranian of Montebello․

 

MYRADOON

  • The residents of ALCF continue vocational trainings. They attend English, computer, sewing and manicure classes.
  • The center goes on helping women affected by domestic violence and abuse.

 

AID TO COMMUNITIES

  • The center goes on helping needy families by providing 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.
  • All the food donors who help to feed our residents.
  • “Umcor Armenia” CF for continuous cheese donation.
  • Armenian Missionary Association of America for their ongoing baby milk donation.

Monthly Newsletter April 2022

May 23, 2022

 

NEWS & EVENTS

  • All the residents of ALCF went to church and participated in Palm Sunday services- the feast that commemorates Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem.
  • We had a birthday celebration at Day Care. The little residents of ALCF congratulated Gevorg on his special day and spent an unforgettable time with a clown.
  • The little residents of Day Care prepared a nice performance dedicated to the mothers, and Easter. They sang, danced and spent a fabulous time. There was also a birthday celebration for Hratch.
  • Members of the Child Evangelism Fellowship visited ALCF. They entertained the young residents, played and sang songs.
  • The residents of ALCF celebrated the resurrection of Jesus Christ-“Surb Zatik”. They attended church, took part in Holly liturgy. After that the little residents played egg hunts in the garden of the center and then enjoyed the tasty meal prepared for them.

 

MYRADOON

  • The residents of ALCF go on attending vocational trainings. English, computer, sewing and manicure classes.
  • The center continues accepting newcomers affected by domestic violence and abuse.

 

AID TO COMMUNITIES

  • The center keeps helping needy families by providing 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.
  • All the food donors who help to feed our residents.
  • “Umcor Armenia” CF for continuous cheese donation.

 

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