This Month at The Paros Foundation – August 2024
60 is the new 50 Fundraiser A Huge Success!
Thank you EVERYONE for the kind greetings and generous donations in honor of my 60th Birthday. I am humbled and overwhelmed with your friendship and generosity. We have raised more than $15,000 for our work and Debi Arach, and for this I am so grateful! Thank you, thank you!
-Peter Abajian
Artsakh Refugee Family Gets New Home
We are proud to announce an additional Artsakh refugee family has received permanent housing through our Artsakh Refugee Support Fund! Hovik, a contract soldier, was off fighting while his wife, children, and father fled out of Artsakh last year. Now reunited, they will be living in their permanent home in Geghamasar where they will have a fresh start and not have to worry about their living situation.
It’s Honey Season!
It is honey harvesting season, and the Paros hives are ready to be enjoyed by all! If you are in Armenia or traveling there soon reach out about purchasing honey from our hives.
These hives have offered econcomic opportunities for rural communities, keeping the entire process local and self-sufficient. Learn more about this initiative here.
New X-Ray & Ultrasound at
Nor Hachen Clinic
We are proud to announce that with your help, not only does Nor Hachen Clinic now have a new x-ray machine, but also a new ultrasound machine! A huge thank you to Dr. Krikor Deramerian for spearheading this initiative and for everyone who attended our Los Angeles fundraiser to make this happen. The community will greatly benefit from this update in their medical facility.
Cuban Night For Nor Hachen Clinic
Join us for a Cuban-themed night filled with lots of great food, unique auction items, and incredible people all for a great cause! Happening in Los Angeles on Sunday, September 15th, we will be gathering to enjoy a fun-filled night benefitting the continued improvements to the Nor Hachen Clinic. Learn more and reserve your spot here.
Dadourian & Barmakian Families Visit
The Dadourian & Barmakian Families joined the Paros team for a meaningful trip to Armenia! Their first stop was in Gyumri, where they visited Debi Arach Children’s Center, which they have been the main supporters of since its inception in 2015. The next day, a trip to Lake Sevan with a stop in Meds Masrik to contribute to the construction of a home for an Artsakh refugee family, was full of incredible moments. And lastly being present for a ribbon cutting in Geghamasar for a new home for an Artsakh refugee family, ended an impactful week together!
Bringing Garment Production to Armenia with Ashod Spendjian
It’s a rare occurrence to look at your clothing label and read “Made In Armenia.” Our guest Ashod Spendjian, and his family, with deep roots in the apparel industry, have set out to change this. Listen as Ashod explains this goal and how they are setting out to achieve it.
50k for 60 Years with
Peter Abajian
Happy Birthday Peter Abajian! They say 60 is the new 50 and as our podcast guest this month Peter is the perfect example that age is just a number! To celebrate this milestone birthday, we are raising $50,000 towards Debi Arach Children’s Center Operating Budget!
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