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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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Berkeley CA 94710

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Nork Orphanage-Ari’s Playground

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Description

The Nork Orphanage houses approximately 80 infants and toddlers, from newborns to six years of age. The facility is located in the Nork area of Yerevan approximately 15 minutes from the city center. The orphanage is in need of an appropriate play area for the children that can provide them with a safe environment in which they can play and interact with one another, with staff, and with perspective adoptive parents.

A 25 x 25 meter (approximately 7,000 square feet) outdoor space is prime for the addition of a small wading pool, water feature, flower garden and seating area. This area would give the children need summer relief during the hot weather and create a very nice space for the children, the staff and perspective adoptive parents to spend time.

The scope of work in this space includes constructing a water feature (sprinkling type), a small wading pool (about 140 square feet) with filtration system, the addition of benches, flowerbeds, walkways, outdoor lighting and landscape.

Region Yerevan
City / Village Nork Marash
Start Date April 2012
$14,730 raised of $14,730 goal

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Ari in 2019!
The future site of Ari's Playground.
Paros staff surveying the future site of Ari's Playground.
A great view of the future site of Ari's Playground.
The Need

Children need a safe and secure environment in which to play and interact with one another. The Nork Orphanage is generally in good repair, but lacks an outdoor space that can provide a safe play space and relief from the hot summers.

Short Term Impact

The short-term impact of this project will be the employment of a construction team to build the outdoor space and the immediate benefit for the local economy.

Long Term Impact

The long-term benefit of creating this outdoor play space will be realized through the increased happiness of the children, staff and perspective adoptive parents, who will have an environmentally friendly, safe and beautiful space to enjoy during the non-winter months. Additional benefits will be realized through the cultivation of a vegetable garden, which will provide the children fresh vegetables and will augment the orphanage’s food budget.

Sponsors Benefits

Your sponsorship of the Nork Orphanage Play Area will be recognized with a commemorative plaque installed at the Play Area, your name listed as a sponsor on the Paros Foundation website and in appropriate press related to this important project. The Paros Foundation stands ready to help you arrange a visit and tour the Orphanage when you are in Armenia.

Updates: Images & Information

July 25, 2019

The Paros Foundation is sad to have learned of the untimely passing of Mr. Vasken Laurancian, and we extend our condolences to his family and friends. Vasken’s family has decided to support the ongoing maintenance and upkeep of Ari’s Playground in his memory. His funeral will be held on Friday, July 26th at 12 noon at St. Peter Armenian Church in Van Nuys, California.

October 9, 2012

Ari’s Playground is a complete!

 

September 9, 2012

The Side by Side mentoring program from the Ghoghanj Children’s Center in Yerevan spent the day today working to prepare the flower beds for plantings. Thank you!

 

April 20, 2012

Work began today on the grading and work is continuing on stuccoing the block walls.

 

April 5, 2012

Today we broke ground on Ari’s Playground with a group of volunteers from the College Prep School in Oakland, California!

 

Our Donors (101)

  • Marina Israelyan
    San Francisco, CA - 3/17/2013
  • Mr. & Mrs. Nejde & Lilit Yaghoubian
    Sherman Oaks, CA - 3/1/2013
  • Mr. Armen Sedrakian & Mrs. Ruth Alahydoian , In Honor of Karin Yeni-Komshian
    Oakland, CA - 2/2/2013
  • Dr. & Mrs. Shahe & Ani Yeni-Komshian , In Honor of Karin Yeni-Komshian
    Los Gatos, CA - 2/1/2013
  • Dr. & Mrs. Shahe & Ani Yeni-Komshian , In Honor of Karin Yeni-Komshian
    Los Gatos, CA - 2/1/2013
  • Dr. & Mrs. Shahe & Ani Yeni-Komshian , In Honor of Karin Yeni-Komshian
    Los Gatos, CA - 2/1/2013
  • Dr. & Mrs. Shahe & Ani Yeni-Komshian , In Honor of Karin Yeni-Komshian
    Los Gatos, CA - 2/1/2013
  • Dr. & Mrs. Shahe & Ani Yeni-Komshian , In Honor of Karin Yeni-Komshian
    Los Gatos, CA - 2/1/2013
  • Dr. & Mrs. Shahe & Ani Yeni-Komshian , In Honor of Karin Yeni-Komshian
    Los Gatos, CA - 2/1/2013
  • Dr. & Mrs. Shahe & Ani Yeni-Komshian , In Honor of Karin Yeni-Komshian
    Los Gatos, CA - 2/1/2013
  • Ms. Ani Kevorkian , In Honor of Karin Yeni-Komshian
    1/19/2013
  • Mr. & Mrs. Arra & Taline Yerganian , In Honor of Karin Yeni-Komshian
    San Jose, CA - 1/19/2013
  • Mr. Ando Sargsyan , In Honor of Karin Yeni-Komshian
    Campbell, CA - 1/19/2013
  • Mr. Nanar Brousalian , In Honor of Karin Yeni-Komshian
    Campbell, CA - 1/19/2013
  • Ms. Natalie Azizian & Ms. Emma Azizian , In Honor of Karin Yeni-Komshian
    Freemont, CA - 1/19/2013
  • Anthony & Gabriella Abaci , In Honor of Karin Yeni-Komshian
    CA - 1/19/2013
  • Chris Charekian , In Honor of Karin Yeni-Komshian
    Redwood City, CA - 1/19/2013
  • Ms. Talar Sarkissian , In Honor of Karin Yeni-Komshian
    Los Altos, CA - 1/19/2013
  • Ms. Linda Abrahamians , In Honor of Karin Yeni-Komshian
    Freemont, CA - 1/18/2013
  • Mr. Kevin Kestekyan , In Honor of Karin Yeni-Komshian
    Burlingame, CA - 1/18/2013
  • Mr. & Mrs. Lee & Juanita Armen
    Woodland Hills, CA - 12/27/2012
  • Mr. & Mrs. James & Anita Bohan
    Rancho Palos Verdes, CA - 12/24/2012
  • Silverado Senior Living
    Westminster, CO - 9/20/2012
  • Mrs. Brooke Biscay
    Palos Verdes Estates, CA - 5/17/2012
  • Ms. Susan Reichel
    Redondo Beach, CA - 3/28/2012
  • Mrs. Kathy Stapel
    Rancho Palos Verdes, CA - 3/18/2012
  • Ms. Linda Wright
    Hermosa Beach, CA - 3/18/2012
  • Joan Wright
    Rancho Palos Verdes, CA - 3/16/2012
  • Mrs. Loretta Condley
    San Pedro, CA - 3/15/2012
  • Mrs. Maureen Griffin
    CA - 3/14/2012
  • Ms. Ellen Wright
    3/12/2012
  • Mr. & Mrs. Gerard & Patricia Turpanjian
    Rancho Palos Verdes, CA - 3/8/2012
  • Ms. Elizabeth Diels
    Redondo Beach, CA - 3/6/2012
  • Mr. Victor Wagoner
    San Pedro, CA - 3/4/2012
  • The Jewelry Source
    El Segundo, CA - 3/1/2012
  • Joan Wright
    Rancho Palos Verdes, CA - 12/28/2011
  • Susan Torosian
    9/18/2011
  • Mr. Hratch Khedesian
    Torrance, CA - 9/18/2011
  • Mr. Koko Manouelian
    Hermosa Beach, CA - 9/18/2011
  • Tom & Lauren Spiglanin
    9/18/2011
  • Mr. & Mrs. Daniel & Ekaterina Garcia
    Palos Verdes Estates, CA - 9/18/2011
  • Ms. Sylvia Martinez-Campos
    San Pedro, CA - 9/18/2011
  • Mr. & Mrs. Assadour & Lena Kizirian
    Redondo Beach, CA - 9/18/2011
  • Ms. Linda Benecke
    El Camino Village, CA - 9/15/2011
  • Mr. & Mrs. Robert & Cynthia Tusan
    Laguna Niguel, CA - 9/12/2011
  • Mr. & Mrs. Harry & Rose Mahakian
    Rancho Palos Verdes, CA - 9/10/2011
  • Mr. & Mrs. Harry & Rose Mahakian
    Rancho Palos Verdes, CA - 9/10/2011
  • Mr. & Mrs. Edmond & Sari Vartanian
    Redondo Beach, CA - 9/10/2011
  • Mr. & Mrs. Lee & Juanita Armen
    Woodland Hills, CA - 9/3/2011
  • Mr. & Mrs. James & Dorothy Stolken
    Livermore, CA - 9/2/2011