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| HATSIK VILLAGE, Armenia— September first was an exciting day for elementary school children in the village of Hatsik in Armenia’s Armavir Region. Thanks to the collective efforts of The Paros Foundation, its donors and staff, its SERVICE Armenia 2013 participants and more than 45 volunteers, 111 children began the school year in renovated facilities. Through the generosity of hundreds of donors, five classrooms, the corridor and two restrooms were renovated through The Paros Foundation’s Adopt-a-Classroom and Renovate-a-Restroom projects, part of the 100 for 100 projects for prosperity. The wing housing the elementary school received new doors and windows, two new bathrooms, laminate and tile flooring, chalkboards, window blinds, electrical upgrades and renovated desks. The Paros Foundation underwrote all administrative expenses allowing 100% of donor contributions to go directly to this project. The Hatsik village, which is home to more than 2,500 residents, values education and supported this effort contributing both financial and human resources. The Hatsik Village School served as the work site for The Paros Foundation’s SERVICE Armenia 2013 program volunteers. Throughout the duration of construction, our team welcomed additional groups of volunteers, who assisted us in completing this project. These committed individuals, working under the guidance of our construction team along with local professionals saw that the work was completed in time for opening day. “Working in this village with the local villagers was one of the most fulfilling experiences of my summer in Armenia” Said Adrienne Asadoorian, one of the participants in The Paros Foundation’s SERVICE-Armenia 2013 program. Program participants not only spent four weeks working in Armenia both helping to renovate the classrooms at the Hatsik School and distributing shoes to impoverished rural village children, but also collectively sponsored the renovation of one classroom. In addressing the commitment of service and volunteerism of Armenians in the diaspora, Reverend Father Shnork Souin, Pastor of Saints Sahag Mesrob Armenian Church of Providence, Rhode Island said during the blessing of the newly renovated classrooms “His Holiness Karekin I once said, “I was not born in Armenia, but Armenia was born in me”. The Saints Sahag and Mesrob Church Sunday School graduating class, their families and other parishioners both sponsored the completion of one classroom and volunteered during their visit to Armenia. The Paros Foundation partnered with the Children of Armenia Fund (COAF) on this project. The Children of Armenia Fund has committed to implementing a variety of community programs at the Hatsik School including addressing its heating system needs. The Paros Foundation expresses its deepest appreciation to the classroom and restroom donors, its SERVICE Armenia 2013 participants and all the volunteers who worked tirelessly to realize this important project. To sponsor a project of the Paros Foundation’s 100 for 100 Projects for Prosperity, please visit www.parosfoundation.org.
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 Please consider sponsoring a project in memory of the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, through the Paros Foundation's 100 for 100 Projects for Prosperity, by visiting www.parosfoundation.org. The Paros Foundation underwrites all administrative expenses allowing all sponsor contributions to be spent 100% on the project. Donations to The Paros Foundation, a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization, are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. When in Armenia, The Paros Foundation’s staff will arrange a visit to and tour of your project.
Donations can be made online at www.parosfoundation.org via credit card or check made payable to: The Paros Foundation, and mailed to: 918 Parker Street, Suite A14, Berkeley, CA 94710. |
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| About The Paros Foundation Officially launched in 2006, The Paros Foundation has identified and partnered with six organizations in Armenia (The Paros Chamber Choir (www.paros.am), Unison NGO (www.unison.am), Vanadzor Arts School (www.vanadzormusic.org), Manana Youth Center (www.mananayouth.org), Vanadzor Museum of Fine Art (www.vanart.org) and the Ghoghanj Children's Center (www.childrenscenter.am).) These organizations serve as leaders in their respective fields of children, people with disabilities and the arts. Foundation support comes in the form of organizational operating funds, office space and organizational resources and mentoring. The mission is to help these modest size projects manage their growth and attract more financial, human, and physical resources to their respective causes. To honor the centennial of the Armenian Genocide, The Paros Foundation launched The Paros 100 Projects for Prosperity Program to benefit Armenia and her people. 100 pre-screened, projects in the areas of development, education, cultural and humanitarian will be implemented with your help, to help make Armenia stronger and improve the lives of her people. Join us now and make your families' commitment today. Donations to The Paros Foundation, a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization, are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. The Paros Foundation underwrites all administrative expenses allowing all sponsor contributions to be allocated 100% to the project. |
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