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Monthly Newsletter March 2022

April 8, 2022

 

NEWS & EVENTS

  • The residents of ALCF celebrated International Women’s Day. They enjoyed tasty dessert and received presents from the foundation.
  • The little residents of ALCF celebrated Nune’s birthday and wished colorful and happy childhood.
  • ALCF hosted the Members of the Child Evangelism Fellowship. The residents had a nice time, played, sang and read the Holy Gospel.
  • We are grateful to “Umcor Armenia” CF for restarting cheese donation in 2022.
  • Bible Study classes are going on with the residents of the center.
  • We are grateful to the volunteers who did the loading of the container for March. We thank CSUN students and Sevan Mardirosian along with Nareg Gourdikian, Alik Berberian, Robert Gostanian , Nanor and Naira Gourdikian and many more.

 

MYRADOON

  • Vocational trainings are going on. The residents of ALCF take part in English, computer, sewing and manicure classes.
  • ALCF continues accepting newcomers affected by domestic violence and abuse.

 

AID TO COMMUNITIES

  • The center keeps providing humanitarian aid to the needy families of Armenia, displaced families of Artsakh, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq and now Ukraine and Russia. We provide clothes, blankets, shoes, hygiene supplies and kitchen-ware.
  • In the framework of “Sponsor a Family” program ALCF continues distributing monetary aid by 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.
  • We thank our youth of CSUN for volunteering to pack a container in March.
  • “Umcor Armenia” CF for continuous cheese donation.
 

Monthly Newsletter February 2022

March 14, 2022

 

NEWS & EVENTS

  • All the residents of ALCF celebrated the feast of purification of Jesus Christ Trendez.  They jumped over the fire and enjoyed delicious dessert we prepared for them.
  • Child Evangelism Fellowship members visited ALCF. They sang Christian songs, played games and received sweets.
  • ALCF continues holding Bible Study classes with the residents.
  • We are happy to announce David Hayrapetian joins the Pillar donors of ALCF.
  • We thank Tamar Gugasian for playing a key role in connecting Anooshka Zakarian of Twelve Twelve Collective and ALCF.  Anooshka’s generous donation of fabric will certainly help in training our residents to sew for themselves.  It’s because of people like Tamar and Anooshka that ALCF can make such a difference in people’s lives. 

 

MYRADOON 

  • Vocational trainings are ongoing. The residents of ALCF have a unique opportunity to take part in English, computer, sewing and manicure classes and receive fundamental skills.
  • ALCF continues accepting newcomers affected by domestic violence and abuse.

 

   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 by 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.
  • AYF Artsakh Chapter for their $5000 donation to remodel a room for making lavash with all the equipment needed.
  • WE thank our youth of CSUN for volunteering to pack a container in February.
  • We welcome all the guests that visit us.
 

Monthly Newsletter January 2022

February 21, 2022

 

NEWS & EVENTS

  • ALCF was full of enthusiasm for getting ready for the New Year. The foundation prepared a great party for the residents .They received presents from Santa Claus and had fun dancing.
  • The Members of the Child Evangelism Fellowship visited ALCF, entertained the young residents and gave presents.
  • A sincere thank you to OC Hye Moms, OC Daughters of Vartan and, especially, Sosy Hachikian and her entire family for their call-to-action response. Thank you Sosy for facilitating this! These ladies jumped to help, bringing together boxes and boxes of toiletries for our shelter residents! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
  • We are so grateful for the opportunity to receive God’s blessings! Every year a local priest is invited to come and bless the whole center.
  • ALCF received baby food donation from “Natali Pharm”.

 

MYRADOON 

  • Vocational trainings are ongoing at ALCF, English, computer, sewing and manicure classes.
  • Armenian Missionary Association of America and Yerevan Dramatic Theatre provided free tickets for the whole residents of ALCF. They enjoyed nice performances and got presents from the Santa.

 

   AID TO COMMUNITIES

  • ALCF continues providing humanitarian aid to the needy families of Armenia, displaced people of Artsakh, Syria and Lebanon. The center distributes 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.
  • CSUN Armenian Ethical Organization/CSUN Hidden Road Initiative for helping pack the goods that are going to Armenia.
  • “Natali Pharm” for baby food donation.
  • Armenian Missionary Association of America for their ongoing baby milk donation.
  • OC Hye Moms, OC Daughters of Vartan and Sosy Hachigian and family for soap, diapers, wipes, toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner donation for ALCF.
  • Parunag Chelikian for his New Jean donation.
  • Hovanness Megerdichian for his arranging and packing 4 pallats of blankets from Utah .
  • SAGA made in Italy of Seal Beach and Long Beach for their Large New cloths donations.

 

Monthly Newsletter December 2021

January 13, 2022

 

NEWS & EVENTS

  • ALCF won a grant from “Umcor Armenia” CF. The foundation got comfortable and beautiful furniture for our shelter. We are grateful for the direction of Umcor Foundation for their ongoing support.
  • Members of the Child Evangelism Fellowship visited ALCF. They entertained the young residents, played and sang songs.
  • ALCF had a great chance to host talented fashion designer Kevork Shadoyan who conducted another very interesting class for the whole residents of the shelter.
  • On the New Year’s Eve ALCF visited Ptghunk kindergarten named after Mr. and Mrs. Ghazarian and Musaler kindergarten. We gave presents to all the children who prepared a nice Christmas performance.

 

MYRADOON

  • ALCF continues holding English, computer, sewing, manicure classes for the residents of ALCF to provide them with skills and to facilitate their future life.
  • The foundation keeps on accepting newcomers at ALCF keeping all the pandemic regulations.  
  • In the New Year’s Eve ALCF invited a clown for the young residents of the center. They played together, sang and danced.

   

  AID TO COMMUNITIES

  • ALCF continues providing humanitarian aid to the displaced and needy families. The center distributes clothes, blankets, shoes, hygiene supplies and kitchen-ware.
  •  “Sponsor a Family” program, ALCF distributes monetary aid.

 

WE EXPRESS OUR GRATITUDE TO

  • All our pillars and monetary donors in the USA that help keep our shelter open.
  • Editte Gharakhanian for computer donation.
  • “Umcor Armenia” CF for monthly cheese donation.
  • “Umcor Armenia” CF for new furniture donation.
  • For all the madagh donors
  • For all the monetary donors for food for the shelter.

Monthly Newsletter November 2021

December 10, 2021

 

NEWS & EVENTS

  • The little residents of ALCF prepared a nice autumn performance at Day Care. They created a warm atmosphere by singing songs, quoting poems, dancing and celebrating the 3rd anniversary of Day Care.
  • The members of Child Evangelism Fellowship prepared a nice performance for the little residents, sang and played together and had a productive time.
  • Prominent fashion designer Kevork Shadoyan conducted a class of aesthetics and colors for the whole residents of ALCF. He also did a class of fashion designing and color coordination in our sewing room.
  • This year ALCF celebrated the 10th anniversary of “Myradoon” program, on the occasion of which our founder Seta Ghazarian published a book called “The Shelter” which you can order soon on our website. The founders and the staff planed a great party and had a nice time remembering everything connected with our work from the start.
  • The foundation received huge baby food and hygiene supplies’ donated by “Natali Pharm” for the little residents of ALCF.

 

MYRADOON

  • On the 30th of November ALCF celebrated the day of Thanksgiving with all the residents of “Myradoon” and “Post Shelter” girls and their children. We thanked the Lord for his grace and blessings.
  • ALCF continues English, computer, sewing, manicure classes for the residents.
  • ALCF goes on holding Bible Study classes every Friday for the residents of the center.
  • The foundation keeps on accepting newcomers at ALCF.  

 

 AID TO COMMUNITIES

  • ALCF goes on providing humanitarian aid to the displaced and needy families of Artsakh, Lebanon and Syria . The center distributes clothes, blankets, shoes, hygiene supplies and kitchen-ware.
  •  “Sponsor a Family” program, ALCF distributes monetary aid.
  • The center prepared packages for 27 families living in Bagaran near the border of Turkey. The foundation gave clothes, blankets, shoes, bags and toys to the needy families of the village.

 

WE EXPRESS OUR GRATITUDE TO

  • All our pillars and monetary donors in the USA that help keep our shelter open.
  • Armenian Missionary Association of America for children’s milk donation and medications.
  • “Natali Pharm” for a generous baby food donation.
  • “Umcor Armenia” CF for monthly cheese donation.

Monthly Newsletter October 2021

November 12, 2021

 

NEWS & EVENTS

  • The staff of ALCF visited Theghenik and Gosh villages of Armenia and distributed humanitarian aid to about 120 underprivilaged families. We gave clothes, shoes, toys, blankets, bag, walkers and bedside toilets. The center also distributed toys to the local kindergartens of the villages.
  • Every month “Umcor Armenia” CF donates cheese for the residents of ALCF.
  • ALCF hosted Members of the Child Evangelism Fellowship. They entertained the young residents, played with them and gave sweets.
  • The founders of ALCF made hot dogs for the residents and the staff. Everyone was so enthusiastic about the cooking process and enjoyed the hot dogs with great pleasure.

 

MYRADOON 

  • Bible Study classes are ongoing at ALCF. The priest and the founder of ALCF hold the classes every time with new themes and how to implement them in their lives.
  • Vocational trainings continue. The residents take part in manicure and hairdressing classes, English, computer and sewing classes.
  • There were 3 birthdays at ALCF during October. We wished happy birthday to Narek, Davit and Emma, bright childhood, health and many achievements for their future.

 

   AID TO COMMUNITIES

  • Every month “Sponsor a Family” program goes on distributing monetary aid and food for the underprivileged.
  • ALCF continues distributing humanitarian aid to needy families and the handicapped people. The center gives clothes, blankets, shoes, toys and kitchen-ware.

 

WE EXPRESS OUR GRATITUDE TO

  • All our pillars and monetary donors in the USA and New Zealand that help keep our shelter open.
  • “Umcor Armenia” CF for monthly cheese donation.
  • Armenian Missionary Association of America for children’s milk and medication donations.

 

 

Monthly Newsletter September 2021

October 15, 2021

 

NEWS & EVENTS

  • The founders, the staff and the residents of ALCF went to Ashtaraki dzor resort on a picnic and spent an unforgettable time in the fresh air. They barbequed, danced and relaxed.
  • Every month “Umcor Armenia” CF donates cheese for the residents of ALCF.
  • Members of the Child Evangelism Fellowship visited ALCF. They entertained the young residents, read moral stories and sang songs.
  • ALCF donated toys to the Ptghunk Kindergarten named after Mr. and Mrs. Ghazarian. The foundation is doing everything to fill the lives of all children with joy and happiness.

 

MYRADOON 

  • ALCF continues holding Bible Study classes for all the residents of ALCF. Every story from the Bible teaches them something and makes them think about their own lives.
  • Vocational trainings are ongoing. The residents had a chance to take part in a yoga class. They worked on collecting positive energy and took the negative vibes out of their lives.

 

AID TO COMMUNITIES

  • Every month “Sponsor a Family” program goes on distributing monetary aid and food for the underprivileged.
  • ALCF continues distributing humanitarian aid to needy families and the handicapped people. The center gives clothes, blankets, shoes, toys and kitchen-ware.

 

WE EXPRESS OUR GRATITUDE TO

  • All our pillars and monetary donors in the USA and New Zealand that help keep our shelter open.
  • “Umcor Armenia” CF for monthly cheese donation.
  • Mihran Mahmouzian for food donation
  • Armenian Missionary Association of America for children’s milk and medication donations.

 

Monthly Newsletter August 2021

September 21, 2021

     NEWS & EVENTS

  • Our founders Mr.& Mrs. Zuhrab and Seta Ghazarian arrived in Armenia. The staff and the residents of ALCF are happy to have them here, now the center is full of activities and enthusiasm. We are hosting many guests, and the programs work on another level.
  • ALCF organized a christening ceremony for 14 moms and their children of our Myradoon shelter. After the Baptism in our chapel, they enjoyed the madagh and deserts sponsored by Nver Sahakian from California.
  • “Umcor Armenia” CF keeps providing the monthly cheese donations for the residents of ALCF.
  • The third container of 2021 reached Armenia. The foundation keeps on distributing clothes, shoes, diapers, kitchen ware and med supplies to the underprivileged families and hospitals of Armenia.  We are thankful to all the donors who help us make this happen.

 

      MYRADOON 

  • Three mothers gave birth to three little girls. The residents were very excited,they decorated their rooms with colorful ornaments and balloons and greeted them with joy.
  • The residents of ALCF visited Komitas Museum-Institute and participated in a great concert.
  • ALCF keeps holding Bible Study classes. Every Friday. Our founder and the priest of Parakar’s Holy Mother of God church pass Bible Study classes for all the residents of ALCF.

 

     AID TO COMMUNITIES

  • In the framework of the “Sponsor a Family” program, ALCF continues distributing monetary aid.
  • ALCF continues distributing humanitarian aid to needy families of Armenia, the new comers from Lebanon, Syria and Artsakh. The center gives clothes, blankets, shoes, hygiene supplies and kitchen-ware.

 

   WE EXPRESS OUR GRATITUDE TO

  • All our pillars and monetary donors in the USA and New Zealand that help keep our shelter open.
  • “Umcor Armenia” CF for monthly cheese donation.
  • Mihran Mahmouzian for food donation
  • Kevork and Sevan Kalenderian for donating the colorful playground for the young residents of ALCF.
  • Vicken Soulahian (Aramco Inc.) for donating 4 pallets of pots for Armenia.

Monthly Newsletter July 2021

August 5, 2021

 

NEWS & EVENTS

  • On July 24th ALCF held an event at Hratch and Araz Ghazarian’s residence in HB OC,USA. The foundation presented a capsule collection of Mr. Kevork Shadoyan, a fashion designer from Armenia, the family girls modeled for the fashion show. It included evening gowns and dresses and a variety of accessories. The guests enjoyed the fashion show and were served an open bar and a great lunch for the event. They even had many Armenian paintings of different artists displayed and sold at the event.
  • Armenian Lighthouse little residents were full of joy and smiles on the occasion of a birthday of one of their friends. The center hosted a clown who entertained all the residents by singing songs and holding various interesting games.
  • “Umcor Armenia” CF keeps providing the monthly cheese donations for the residents of ALCF.
  • ALCF hosted the hantes of the kindergarten named after Mr and Mrs. Ghazarian in Ptghunk village. Children performed, sang and quoted poems. After the event they received gifts from ALCF.

 

 

MYRADOON

  • Vocational trainings are ongoing. The residents of ALCF participate in the classes to become self-sufficient and self-dependent.
  • Every Friday all the residents of ALCF take part in Bible Study classes they speak on different topics based on the Bible, pray and feel the blessings.
  • Every Sunday the residents of ALCF go to church to feel blessed.

 

AID TO COMMUNITIES

  • In the framework of the “Sponsor a Family” program, ALCF distributes monetary aid.
  • ALCF continues distributing humanitarian aid to needy families of Armenia and Artsakh. The center gives clothes, blankets, shoes, hygiene supplies and kitchen-ware.
  • ALCF continues visiting hospitals and distributing newborn care packages to the mothers.

 

WE EXPRESS OUR GRATITUDE TO

  • All our pillars and monetary donors in the USA and New Zealand that help keep our shelter open.
  • “Umcor Armenia” CF for monthly cheese donation.
  • Armenian Missionary Association of America for children’s milk donation and medications.

Monthly Newsletter June 2021

July 13, 2021

NEWS & EVENTS

  • June 1st is the international children’s day. There was a festive atmosphere at ALCF. The children of Day Care prepared a nice performance; they sang and quoted poems on that special day. After the event all the children danced, played, painted on the ground with colorful chalks then enjoyed sweets and dessert made for them. The center also hosted a clown who entertained our little residents and gave presents to them.
  • “Umcor Armenia” CF donated cheese for the residents of ALCF.
  • The members of Fuller Center with the heads Leo & Sona Manuelian visited ALCF. They had an interesting tour around the center and made donations. We are very thankful to them for their time and visit.
  • ALCF hosted the Members of the Child Evangelism Fellowship. They entertained the young residents, sang songs and presented books to the residents.

 

MYRADOON

  • The residents of ALCF go on participating in English, computer, sewing and manicure classes. These are the unique opportunities for them to get ready for their future life.
  • Bible Study classes are also on going at ALCF. Every Friday the whole residents of the center take part in the classes, pray and interpret the Bible.
  • Every Sunday the residents of ALCF go to church to participate in liturgy and to feel blessed.

 

AID TO COMMUNITIES

  • In the framework of the “Sponsor a Family” program, ALCF continues distributing funds to the families who are really grateful for getting Your donations.
  • ALCF keeps providing humanitarian aid to the needy families who have fled Lebanon, Syria, Iraq and Artsakh. We distribute clothes, blankets, shoes, hygiene supplies and kitchen-ware.

WE EXPRESS OUR GRATITUDE TO

  • All our pillars and monetary donors in the USA and New Zealand that help keep our shelter open.
  • “Umcor Armenia” CF for monthly cheese donation.
  • Mihran Mahmouzian from Newport Beach for creating a program to feed our shelter residents and help the Artsakh displaced people to work by delivering food to our shelter.
  • Sebouh and Maral Chatoian of 24/7 for donating huge amount of new clothing.And materials for our sewing room to be shipped to Armenia.
  • Kids Blankets by Zoe for donating large number of boxes of children new clothing.
  • Mirzaian sisters for donating 10 bedside toilets for Armenia.
  • Nishan and Shake Ohanian for supplying plastic wraps and packing tapes for all our packing needs throughout the year.
  • Lusig Gabriel of Gabriel container co for supplying us with all sizes of boxes for shipping the donated merchandise.
  • Karo Obzhanyan for donating 12 electric wheelchairs and many regular ones.

 

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