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The Paros Foundation underwrites all administrative and overhead costs allowing 100% of all donor contributions to go directly towards projects and supported organizations.

Donations to The Paros Foundation Projects for Prosperity are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. To sponsor a project through The Paros Foundation, a 501 (c) 3 organization (Tax ID 20-5094630), or learn more about specific projects in need of funding, please contact us using the information below.

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2217 5th Street

Berkeley CA 94710

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(310) 400 9061

Paros Blog
June 26, 2020

Join our efforts to continue the SERVICE Armenia 2020 project

We are sad the SERVICE Armenia 2020 trip won’t be happening this year, but we wanted to still make a positive impact and continue with the project for this summer, renovating the Drakhtik Village School. In an effort to raise money for the SERVICE Armenia project, we will be holding a fundraiser with new SERVICE Armenia shirts!

Proceeds from this t-shirt fundraiser go towards the renovation of the Drakhtik School. 
We are accepting donations of any amount.

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Why Drakhtik?
Drakhtik Village is home to almost 1,100 people, with 160 students who attend the school. It is located in one of the most isolated and poverty-stricken areas of Armenia’s Gegharkunik region, along the northern shore of Lake Sevan. The village’s school is in very poor condition. It needs to have seismic upgrades made to parts of the building, along with a complete interior remodel including the school’s roof, windows, heating, plumbing, and electrical systems. This is a large project that we hope we will be able to begin this summer. Please consider supporting this important project with a donation of any amount.

 
 
 
By Narine
Press Releases
June 9, 2020

Four-Part Partnership Leads to Expansion of Kindergarten in Noyemberyan

Berkeley, CA—Trust and a strong partnership can help accomplish many positive things.  This was demonstrated when World Vision, Focus on Children Now, The Noyemberyan Municipality and The Paros Foundation joined forces to address a shortage of kindergarten space at the Noyemberyan Kindergarten #2.  Noyemberyan is a border city located in the northern portion of Armenia’s Tavush Region.  The results of this partnership included the complete reconstruction of a third building on campus, which will now accommodate more than 50 additional children in two newly expanded groups.

The Paros Foundation was approached last year by the Noyemberyan Municipality with a request to help fund the reconstruction of the third building at Kindergarten #2.  World Vision had already committed to provide support for the construction materials. Focus on Children Now had agreed to provide needed furniture for the children.  What was needed was funding for labor for the construction work.  The Paros Foundation agreed to accept the responsibility of overseeing and implementing the building’s reconstruction.  The Noyemberyan Municipality provided funding and support for demolition, sewer connections and one half of the heating system related expenses.

“The project we implemented at the Noyemberyan Kindergarten #2 is an excellent example of what can be accomplished when organizations partner to support a single cause,” said Peter Abajian, Executive Director of The Paros Foundation. “Each partner organization brought to this project what they do best and together, along with our individual donors, we have made a tremendous positive impact for the children and community in Noyemberyan.”

The Paros Foundation was launched in 2006 and has implemented more than $7.7 million worth of projects in Armenia through its unique model of philanthropy and community partnership. These projects are located throughout the country-with the majority of work focused in Gyumri and in the Tavush Region, along the border with Azerbaijan. Thanks to the generous support of Paros Founder and Chairman, Roger Strauch and the Strauch Kulhanjian Family, all administrative expenses are underwritten, allowing 100% of donor contributions to be allocated in their entirety to the projects. To support the work of The Paros Foundation, please visit www.parosfoundation.org.

Representatives from the Noyemberyan Municipality, Focus on Children Now, The Paros Foundation and World Vision at the ribbon cutting of the rebuilt building at the Noyemberyan Kindergarten #2.

By Narine