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They say 60 is the new 50 and our Executive Director, Peter Abajian, is making sure we don’t forget that! To celebrate this milestone birthday we are raising $50,000 to go towards Debi Arach Children’s Center! If anyone knows Peter they know he is full of life and joy, and ultimately has the biggest giving heart so we thought it would be perfect to give in a big way. Join us in celebrating 50 as the new 60 and let’s make a sizeable dent in the Debi Arach operation budget for this upcoming year!
The Paros Foundation launched the Debi Arach Children’s Center in Gyumri, Armenia on April 15, 2015 with the help of generous donors. The center, which provides 185 children each week the necessary academic, psychological, social and humanitarian support, has since been a source of positivity in this city.
To date, the center has already had several important successes. At least nine children have been taken out of boarding schools, attend our center and now live back at home with their families. Many of the children who were receiving poor grades in school are now achieving top scores. The children have become socially well-adjusted and much healthier than before with the continued consumption of multi-vitamins and a daily well-balanced meal. Staff trainings take place with an academic counsel of professionals from the United States and Armenia to ensure that the children are receiving the best care, treatment and methods for their development..
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Thank you to everyone who generously donated in honor of Peter’s 60th birthday! Your donations helped us raise $16,000 for the Debi Arach operating budget and that is the best birthday gift of all.
Our Donors (26)
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Ms. Mary Ahrens
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Dr. Victoria Kaprielian
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Der Vasken & Yn. Arpi Kouzouian , For the birthday of Peter Abajian
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Drs. Robert & Maral Pigeon , In Honor of Peter Abajian
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Mr. & Mrs. Patrick & Mary Goshtigian
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Marika Issakhanian , In Honor of Peter Abajian
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Ms. Annie Dilsizlian
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KK Legal & Advisory Services
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Mr. & Dr. Arman & Alenush Bernardi
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Anonymous
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Raffi Allaverdi
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Anonymous , For the birthday of Peter Abajian
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Mr. & Mrs. Chris & Gabriella Darakjian
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Mr. Armen Keleshian & Mrs. Shoushan Merguerian Keleshian , For the birthday of Peter Abajian
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Susan & Stepan Piligian
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Edna & Alyssa Keleshian & Bonomo Family , In Honor of Peter Abajian
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Mr. & Mrs. Aussie & Lena Kizirian
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Mr. & Mrs. Mark & Charlene Asdourian
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Mr. & Mrs. Richard & Gail O'Reilly , In Honor of Peter Abajian
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Nina Turpanjian
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Mr. & Dr. Harout & Lena Soghomonian
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Drs. Donald & Martha Missirlian
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Anonymous
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Mr. & Mrs. Koko & Luiza Babian
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Mr. & Mrs. Eric & Sofia Nikssarian , For the birthday of Peter Abajian
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Rebecca Rafaelian Caruolo & Family