Monthly Newsletter May 2021

NEWS & EVENTS

• Our first and second containers of 2021 arrived in Armenia. The foundation started to distribute the goods to the needy families. We gave electric and manual wheelchairs, clothes, shoes, blanket, hygiene supplies, diapers, kitchenware and more. We are looking forward to receiving the 3^rd container soon to be distributed to the underprivileged  families in Armenia.
• Municipality of Ejmiatsin donated a huge amount of food for our residents.
• ALCF received cheese donation from “Umcor Armenia” CF for the residents of the center.
• ALCF donated toys to the Lenughi Kindergarten. The foundation is doing everything to make the lives of all children colorful and full of joy.
• May 13 was the day of the Feast of the Ascension of Jesus Christ-“Hambardzum”. The residents of ALCF celebrated the feast, sang traditional songs, played games and enjoyed tasty desserts.

MYRADOON

• Vocational trainings are ongoing. English, computer, sewing and manicure classes to prepare the residents for independence.
• The foundation continues hosting Bible Study classes every Friday.
• Every Sunday the residents of ALCF go to church to feel blessed.
• ALCF continues accepting newcomers. They have to be isolated for 14 days before they join the main building.

AID TO COMMUNITIES

• In the framework of the “Sponsor a Family” program, ALCF continues distributing the funds donated by you to your sponsored families.
• The foundation continues visiting different Maternity Hospitals to distribute new-born packages.

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.
• The municipality of Ejmiatsin for generous food donation.
• Armenian Missionary Association of America for children’s milk donation and medications.
• Mihran Mahmouzian who buys food from Artsakhtsies who are trying to build their lives and deliver it to our shelter. (call us if you want to know how you can help)

Monthly Newsletter April 2021

NEWS & EVENTS

• April 4^th ALCF residents celebrated the resurrection of Jesus Christ-“Surb Zatik”. They attended church, played egg hunt in the garden of the center and then enjoyed the tasty meal prepared for them.
• Davit Manukyan doctor-gynecologist had a seminar with the residents, held a question-answer session about all the issues that were of the most interest for them.
•  The little residents of “Day Care’ held a stunning performance devoted to the celebrations of spring. They quoted poems, sang and danced. Everyone enjoyed the warm atmosphere.
• The foundation received baby food donation from “Natali Pharm”.
• ALCF received cheese donation from “Umcor Armenia” CF for the residents of the center.

MYRADOON 

• ALCF continues vocational trainings conducting English, computer, sewing and manicure classes for the residents.
• ALCF continues hosting Bible Study classes every Friday for all the residents.
• Every Sunday, the residents go to Church and participate in a liturgy.
• The foundation keeps accepting newcomers to our shelter following all Covid-19 regulations.

   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 the “Sponsor a Family” program, ALCF distributes monetary aid.
• The foundation also goes on visiting hospitals and distributing new-born packages. ALCF visited Ejmiatsin, Astghik, and Margaryan Maternity Hospitals, we gave packages to the mothers for their new borne. They were very happy.

WE EXPRESS OUR GRATITUDE TO

• All our pillars and monetary donors in the USA and New Zealand that help keep our shelter open.
•  “Natali Pharm” for a generous baby food donation.
• “Umcor Armenia” CF for monthly cheese donation.

Monthly Newsletter March 2021

NEWS & EVENTS

• There was a joyful atmosphere at our shelter on March 8^th while the residents celebrated International Women’s Day. The residents executed a great performance and congratulated each other, then they enjoyed a tasty dessert prepared for them.
• The members of Child Evangelism Fellowship prepared a nice performance for the little residents, sang and played together and had a great time.
• ALCF received food donations from the Armavir Regional Municipality.
• The foundation received a huge baby food donation from “Natali Pharm”.
• “Umcor” CF donated a large amount of cheese for the center for our residents.

MYRADOON

• ALCF continues English, computer, sewing and manicure classes for the residents.
• ALCF continues hosting Bible Study classes every Friday for all the residents.
• Every Sunday, the residents go to Church of the Holy Mother of God in Parakar and participate in a liturgy.
• The foundation continues to accept newcomers to our shelter. We follow all Covid-19 regulations.

   AID TO COMMUNITIES

• ALCF continues providing humanitarian aid to needy families of Armenia and Artsakh. The center distributes clothes, blankets, shoes, hygiene supplies and kitchen-ware.
• In the framework of the “Sponsor a Family” program, ALCF distributes monetary aid.
• ALCF was invited to a performance for International Women’s Day by the kindergarten in Ptghunk village. The children performed, sang and quoted poems. After the event, they received gifts from ALCF.

WE EXPRESS OUR GRATITUDE TO

• All our pillars and monetary donors in the USA that help keep our shelter open.
• Armavir Regional Municipality for donating food.
• All the people who stood by our side in these difficult times and made monetary donations for food and utilities for displaced Artsakh families who are living in our post-shelter homes.
• Armenian Missionary Association of America for children’s milk donation and medications.
• “Natali Pharm” for a generous baby food donation.

Monthly Newsletter February 2021

NEWS & EVENTS

• The members of Child Evangelism Fellowship visited ALCF. They played a performance for the little residents, taught songs and poems, then the little residents received sweets.
• ALCF received food donations from Etchmiatsin Municipality for the Artsakh families living in the center.
• The ALCF foundation in the US is preparing for a second container shipment to Armenia in 2021. The container full of clothes, shoes and many other goods is nearly ready to be sent and be distributed to needy families.
• On February 14, the residents of ALCF celebrated the Feast of the Lord’s Presentation. The residents jumped over the fire of Tearnendaraj and enjoyed delicious dessert prepared for them.

MYRADOON

• ALCF continues conducting vocational trainings for the residents.
• ALCF goes on holding Bible Study classes every Friday for the residents and Artsakh families living at ALCF.
• Every Sunday the residents go to Church of the Holy Mother of God situated in Parakar, participate in a liturgy, and feel blessed.

AID TO COMMUNITIES

• ALCF keeps providing humanitarian aid to the needy families. We distribute clothes, blankets, shoes, hygiene supplies and kitchen-ware. We help the displaced families from Artsakh living in Armenia as well.
• In the framework of the “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.
• Etchmiatsin Municipality for donating food for the Artsakh families.
• All the people who stood by our side in these difficult times and made monetary donations for food for displaced Artsakh families who are living in our post-shelter homes.
• Armenian Missionary Association of America for children’s milk donation and medications.
• “Natali Pharm” for baby food donation.

Monthly Newsletter January 2021

NEWS & EVENTS

• Every Year for Armenian Christmas, a priest visits our shelter and conducts a blessing ceremony. This year as well the priest blessed the center, bread, water and salt and gave them to the shelter residents and staff to eat and be blessed.
• The members of Child Evangelism Fellowship visited the center. They prepared a performance about Christmas, sang songs and played with the little residents. After the performance the little residents received candy packages.
• ALCF received food donations from Etchmiatsin Municipality for the Artsakh families living in the center.
• The foundation is preparing for a second container shipment from the USA. The first container a forty foot, full of clothes, shoes and many other goods is already on its way to Armenia to be distributed to families in need.

MYRADOON

• ALCF continues conducting vocational trainings for the residents: English, computer skills, sewing, cooking and manicure. They master these skills and become more self-confident.
• ALCF started our regular Bible Study classes again every Friday for the residents and surrounding villagers.
• After New Year and Christmas, we opened our doors for the newcomers who underwent domestic violence and abuse. Because of the pandemic they stay isolated for 14 days and then join the main building.

AID TO COMMUNITIES

• ALCF continues the “Light of Hope” program and provides people with humanitarian aid. We distribute clothes, blankets, shoes, hygiene supplies and kitchen-ware to those in need. We help the displaced families from Artsakh living in Armenia as well.
• In the framework of the “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.
• Etchmiatsin Municipality for donating food for the Artsakh families.
• All the people who stood by our side in these difficult times and made monetary donations for food for displaced Artsakh families who are living in our post-shelter homes.
• All the madagh and food donors in Armenia for ALCF residents and Artsakh families.
• Armenian Missionary Association of America for children’s milk donation and medications.

Monthly Newsletter December 2020

NEWS & EVENTS

• ALCF staff created the atmosphere for the New Year and Christmas celebrations. We decorated the center with many ornaments and Christmas tree. The children wrote letters to Santa Clause. The foundation made colorful presents for the mothers and children of ALCF.
• ALCF received huge donation from “Natali Pharm”.We got baby food, milk, yogurt and hygiene supplies for the residents of ALCF.
• In December the foundation received cheese donation from “Umcor Armenia” CF.
• “Dan Dessert” company donated cakes for the residents of ALCF for the celebration of New Year and Christmas.
• ALCF received donations from Ejmiatsin Municipality and Ptghunk village municipality for Artsakh families living in our complex. They donated food, fruits, dried fruits and hygiene supplies for them.

MYRADOON

• Vocational trainings were ongoing for the residents of ALCF. They took part in various classes, such as English and Computer classes, Sewing and Manicure classes. They take the unique opportunity to enrich their knowledge in these spheres.
• ALCF held a Bible Study for the residents of the foundation. They had a great time and felt blessed.
• The residents of ALCF celebrated New Year and Christmas with great enthusiasm and joy. They received the presents made by the foundation, sang and danced. The little residents of the foundation sang and quoted poems for Santa Claus and got their presents. The atmosphere was warm and full of happiness.

 AID TO COMMUNITIES

• ALCF continues “Ray of Light” program and provides people with humanitarian aid. The foundation distributes warm clothes, blankets, shoes, boots, hygiene supplies and kitchen ware. We do the same for the families of Artsakh living in Armenia.
• The foundation goes on giving monetary help in the framework of the “Sponsor a Family” program.
• ALCF continues visiting hospitals and distributing newborn care packages to the new mothers.

WE EXPRESS OUR GRATITUDE TO

• All our Pillars and monetary donors in the USA that help keep our shelter open.
• “Umcor Armenia” CF for their monthly donation of cheese.
• “Dan Dessert”  company for cake donation.
• Ejmiatsin municipality and Ptghunk village municipality for donating food, fruits and hygiene supplies.
• All the people who stood by our side in these difficult times and made monetary donations for food for the displaced Artsakh families, who are living in our post shelter homes.
• All the madagh donors and food donors in Armenia for ALCF residents and Artsakh families.

Monthly Newsletter November 2020

NEWS & EVENTS

The war finally ended and the Armenians had quite a stressful month. ALCF went on helping the people of Artsakh and also did its best for the residents of the shelter.

• The foundation took in 50 people from Artsakh and continues helping them. We distribute whatever they need. Warm clothes, shoes, hygiene supplies, food. As it is already winter, we pay their gas, electricity and water bills as well.ALCF is always standing by their side.
• In November the foundation received a cheese donation from “Umcor Armenia” CF. We are thankful for the donation especially now that we have to feed not only the residents of ALCF but also  Artsakh people.

MYRADOON

• We moved the residents of Post Shelter to the main building to give the homes to Artsakh families. Now they are residents of the shelter again. They are saving money by not having to pay for food and utilities and are mastering their skills and knowledge. They participate in English and Computer classes, Sewing and Manicure classes.
• During November we have received many calls from the victims of domestic violence. We accepted newcomers at ALCF. As a matter of pandemic they stayed isolated for 14 days and then joined the mothers of the main building.

AID TO COMMUNITIES

• ALCF continues “Ray of Light” program and provides people with humanitarian aid. The foundation distributes warm clothes, blankets, shoes, boots, hygiene supplies and kitchen wares. We do the same to the families of Artsakh living in Armenia.
• The foundation goes on giving monetary help in the framework of the “Sponsor a Family” program.
• ALCF continues visiting hospitals and distributing newborn care packages to the new 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 their monthly donation of cheese.
• All the people who stood by our side in these difficult times and made monetary donations for food for  displaced Artsakh families, who are living in our post shelter homes.
• All the madagh donors and food donors in Armenia for ALCF residents and Artsakh families.

Monthly Newsletter October 2020

NEWS & EVENTS

Armenia and Artsakh went through difficult period. Families were displaced because of the war.  ALCF stood by their side and supported them in all possibilities. The foundation helped the people of Artsakh in many ways:

• As a result of the war ALCF hosted 50 displaced people from Artsakh. The foundation fed them and supported them with everything they needed. In order to make the children and their mothers happier the foundation held events and Bible Study for them.
•  The members of Child Evangelism Fellowship visited our center. The residents of ALCF and the families of Artsakh sang Christian songs, played various interesting games with the members .The young residents always look forward for them to come.
• ALCF cooperated with many organizations for helping and supporting Artsakh people. The foundation sent clothes, blankets, sleeping bags, food and hygiene supplies to Regional Administration, NGOs, RA Ministry of Defense to be sorted out and sent to the frontline.

MYRADOON

Because of the war, we moved the post shelter residents to our shelter and made these homes available for the Artsakh families. That made the post shelter girls happy for not having to pay for food and utilities, but added expenses for ALCF.

• ALCF goes on conducting Sewing classes, English, Computer and Manicure classes. The residents are very enthusiastic about getting essential knowledge.

   AID TO COMMUNITIES

• ALCF provides people with humanitarian aid in the framework of “Ray of Light” program. The foundation gives clothes, blankets, hygiene supplies and so on.
• The foundation continues the “Sponsor a Family” program. The monetary help that you give helps the poor families especially in war and pandemic conditions.
• ALCF restarted distributing newborn care packages to hospitals. The mothers are really happy to get these gift packages for their babies.
• We also helped Artsakh families living outside the foundation. ALCF provided warm clothes, shoes, boots and necessary supplies to them.    

WE EXPRESS OUR GRATITUDE TO

• All our Pillars and monetary donors in the USA that help keep our shelter open.
• “Umcor Armenia” CF for their monthly donation of cheese.
• All the people who stood by our side in these difficult times and made monetary donations for food for the displaced Artsakh families, who are living in our post shelter homes.
• Armenian missionary association of America for baby milk donation and medications.
• Our Der Hayr for coming and doing Bible Study and Hokehankist when needed.
• All the Lamb and Pork Madagh donors that help feed this crowd.

Monthly Newsletter September 2020

NEWS & EVENTS

 It’s already autumn. Armenia is fighting on two sides,  one side the invisible enemy COVID-19 and on the other,the war for the unity and peace of Artsakh. In this period of hardships ALCF did everything both for the residents of ALCF and for the soldiers fighting for our well-being.

• In September ALCF received cheese donation from “Umcor Armenia” CF.
• During September one of our residents gave birth to a baby girl. The residents were very excited. They prepared her room with bright and colorful balloons. The residents greeted the new-born baby and her mom with great joy.
• The schools started in September. Our first-graders prepared for school with great enthusiasm and joy. They went to school with beautiful flowers and balloons.

MYRADOON

Though Armenia still lives in a period of restrictions, ALCF is doing its best to make the days of our residents bright and productive.

• ALCF continues conducting vocational trainings. The residents attend English, Computer and Manicure classes. With the help of the lessons, the residents enjoy their time, acquire new skills and knowledge.
• In September we got many calls from abused women. ALCF accepted new-comers and provided shelter for them. As a matter of pandemic, the new-comers stayed in isolation for 14 days and then moved to the main building.

AID TO COMMUNITIES

• ALCF is helping people with humanitarian aid in the framework of “Light of Hope” program. The foundation provides clothes, blankets, hygiene supplies and so on.
• The foundation continues the “Sponsor a Family” program. The monetary help given by you helps the families make ends meet.
• ALCF restarted distributing newborn care packages to hospitals.
• ALCF showed help to Artsakh. The foundation provided blankets, bottled water, canned foods  and hygiene supplies.
•  We also provided shelter for the women and children directly affected by the war.  We opened our doors for the displaced women and children. You were asked to help with the food for these families and we had an overwhelming positive reaction from our Armenian community. We thank God for all that……

WE EXPRESS OUR GRATITUDE TO

• Kevork & Sevan  Kalenderian for the  container from China . The container included large playground for the shelter, sneakers, blankets and stuffed animals. The blankets are being sent to the frontline in Artsakh for our soldiers fighting for the independence of our Homeland. We are also giving these blankets to the displaced families all over Armenia.
• All our Pillars and monetary donors in the USA that help keep our shelter open.
• “Umcor Armenia” CF for their monthly donation of cheese․
• All the people who stood by our side in these difficult times and made monetary donations for food for the displaced Artsakh families, who are living in our post shelter homes.
• Armenian missionary association of America for baby milk donation.

Monthly Newsletter August 2020

NEWS & EVENTS

The residents of ALCF enjoyed the last month of summer. Though it was still a period of restrictions, so many various and interesting events happened in the foundation.

•  After productive and reasonable discussions, the foundation won the grant from “Umcor Armenia” charitable foundation /CF/ and in August ALCF received the furniture for the little residents of “Day Care”. The colorful furniture brings joy to our children.
• We received the cheese donation from “Umcor Armenia” as well for the month of August.
• We received a donation yellow sneakers from “ARDA” Charitable Fund.  The residents wear these sneakers with great pleasure, we give the same to all the young girls that come to get aid from us. They too love these sneakers and accept it with joy.
• The residents of ALCF celebrated The Feast of the Transfiguration of the Virgin-“Khaghoghorhtneq”. They prayed at the church and enjoyed the blessed  grapes.
• We received a donation from “Natali Pharm”. The company donated baby food, milk, yogurt and other necessary supplies to the residents of ALCF.

MYRADOON

The residents of Myradoon had a month full of new skills, knowledge and motivation.
We have allocated two homes to Quarantine the new comers, they stay in for 14 days while we supply them with food and all the necessities. They love it as they have time to think and relax.
On the other hand

• The residents continue attending sewing classes, Computer and English lessons. They improve their language skills and sewing knowledge. The lessons help them feel relaxed, strong and confident.
• Both the mothers and their children go on attending gym. They do workouts, dance and stay fit and healthy. Gym makes them healthy both physically and mentally.

AID TO COMMUNITIES

•  “Light of Hope” program continues to provide necessary items to the needy families, such as clothes, blankets, diapers, hygiene supplies, shoes, kitchen wares and so on. We do the program following the demands and hygiene rules.
• ALCF continued distributing monetary help in the framework of “Sponsor a family” program. The distribution of funds let the families feel content and secure.

WE EXPRESS OUR GRATITUDE TO

• All our Pillars  and monetary donors in the USA that help keep our shelter open.
• “Umcor Armenia” CF for donating cheese․
• “Umcor Armenia “ CF for donating the grant to have the furniture for our day care.
• All the people who stand by our side in these difficult days in Armenia and donate madaghs, cookies, fruits and vegetables for our residents.
• Armenian missionary association of America for baby milk donation.
• “Natali Pharm” for donating baby food, milk, yogurt and hygiene supplies for the residents of ALCF.