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Apelian Clinic at Prkutyun Center

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Description

The Apelian Dental Clinic at the Prkutyun Disabled Children & Young People Center NGO has been providing free dental services to disabled children and impoverished families living in the Shengavit community of Yerevan. The clinic was established in 2005, by the generous efforts of Dr. George Apelian, a former member of Armenian Dentists’ Association of California. Since its establishment, the clinic has rendered dental services to more than 12,000 patients, including children and adults.

Dr. Apelian, who continues to direct the clinic’s functions, hopes to expand the reach of the clinic and its services to nearby communities. Residents living in Armenia’s poor communities commonly overlook dental care and hygiene due to high costs. The Apelian Dental Clinic is in need of additional funding in order to be able to serve more families who are unable to afford dental care and help them prevent a lifetime of serious dental problems in the future. Sponsorship of this project will help raise $17,000 annually in order to help keep the clinic fully operational so that they can continue to provide dental care free of charge. Dr. Apelian has continued his generous pledge to match any funds raised.

Region Yerevan
City / Village Yerevan
Start Date January 2016
End Date December 2022
$118,138 raised of $119,238 goal

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Dr. Apelian has generously supported the clinic for more than 12 years.
The Prkutyun Center entrance.
Dental equipment from the United States keeps the clinic operating.
The clinic keeps equipment sanitized to ensure patient health.
This x-ray machine needed to be replaced as it has outlived its useful life.
Low speed and high speed tools need to be replaced.
Patient at Apelian clinic about to get her teeth checked.
Children receiving treatment at Apelian Dental clinic also receive a new toothbrush and toothpaste.
The friendly staff at the Apelian Dental Clinic.
Dr. Apelian, his family and the staff during a visit at The Apelian Clinic
The Need

The Apelian Dental Clinic is in need of additional funding in order to be able to continue its great work and expand its reach to provide more disabled children and families free dental care for the impoverished communities of Yerevan.

Short Term Impact

In the short term, the Apelian Dental Clinic will keep its doors open, pay its employees wages and obtain more dental equipment and supplies needed. In addition, the clinic will welcome patients from other impoverished communities from Yerevan and provide them dental care free of charge.

Long Term Impact

The additional funding will allow the clinic to remain open for four years during which time it will serve more patients and help more individuals prevent serious dental problems in the future with no financial burden.

Sponsors Benefits

Your donation to sponsor the Apelian Dental Clinic will be recognized on The Paros Foundation website, the Prkutyun Disabled Children and Young People Center NGO website and in all appropriate press related to this important project. In addition, a sponsor plaque will be placed in the clinic. The Paros Foundation will happily arrange a visit to the Apelian Dental Clinic when you are in Armenia.

Updates: Images & Information

March 2, 2020

The George Apelian Dental Clinic at the Prkutyun Center is temporarily closed due to Covid-19 following the order of the Prime Minister until further notice.

October 17, 2018

Anna Hakobyan, wife of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, visited the clinic to become acquainted with its work and witness its services.

 

October 15, 2015

The dental clinic celebrated its 10th anniversary of working to help their patients at the Prkutyun center.

 

Our Donors (187)

  • Dr. & Mrs. Gary & Nancy Aslanian , In Honor of Haig Garjian
    Sewell, NJ - 10/20/2018
  • Mr. & Mrs. George & Peggie Azzariti , In Honor of Haig Garjian
    Edgewater, NJ - 10/20/2018
  • Ms. Hripsime Hamstra
    San Jose, CA - 10/14/2018
  • Ms. Aline Mesropian
    Westlake Village, CA - 10/3/2018
  • Mr. Albert Avedissian
    Porter Ranch, CA - 7/26/2018
  • Mr. Albert Avedissian
    Porter Ranch, CA - 5/30/2018
  • Mr. Albert Avedissian
    Porter Ranch, CA - 4/30/2018
  • Cultural Society of Armenians from Istanbul
    Southfield, MI - 4/27/2018
  • Dr. George Apelian
    Agoura Hills, CA - 2/10/2018
  • Mr. Albert Avedissian
    Porter Ranch, CA - 12/23/2017
  • Mr. & Mrs. Krikor & Dzaghik Kirikian
    Los Angeles, CA - 12/14/2017
  • Mrs. Joyce Abdulian
    Studio City, CA - 11/22/2017
  • Mr. & Mrs. Oganes & Mari Ter-Oganesyan
    Reseda, CA - 11/6/2017
  • Ms. Violet Fermanian
    Manhattan Beach, CA - 10/31/2017
  • Mr. Armarit Martirosian
    Van Nuysa, CA - 10/30/2017
  • Mr. & Mrs. Stephan & Margarit Khndryan
    Torrance, CA - 10/30/2017
  • Amoretti
    Oxnard, CA - 10/28/2017
  • Hovsepian Family
    Sun Valley, CA - 10/28/2017
  • Mr. & Mrs. Harry & Nancy Bederian
    Lancaster, CA - 10/28/2017
  • Mr. Ara Sarkissian
    Reseda, CA - 10/28/2017
  • Mr. & Mrs. Joseph & Anais Toutikian
    10/28/2017
  • Ms. Mary Boyajian
    Tarzana, CA - 10/28/2017
  • Mr. & Mrs. Garabed & Suzan Ohanian
    Costa Mesa, CA - 10/28/2017
  • Mr. & Mrs. Keward & Louise Berberian
    Los Angeles, CA - 10/28/2017
  • Ms. Susan Aganian Martin
    Woodland Hills, CA - 10/28/2017
  • Mr. & Mrs Hovhannes & Kristine Basmadjyan
    Granada Hills, CA - 10/28/2017
  • Mr. & Dr. Harout & Lena Soghomonian
    Los Angeles, CA - 10/28/2017
  • Mr. & Mrs. Hratch & Sevan Ourichian
    South Pasadena, CA - 10/28/2017
  • Mr. & Mrs. Mesrob & Vartouhi Chelebian
    Tarzana, CA - 10/28/2017
  • Mr. & Mrs. Nichan & Ovsanna Hosepian
    North Hollywood, CA - 10/28/2017
  • Mr. & Mrs. Puzant & Hasmig Sherbetjian
    Westlake Village, CA - 10/28/2017
  • Mrs. Angel Megerditchian
    Northridge, CA - 10/28/2017
  • Mr. & Mrs. Abraham & Sossy Poladian
    Woodland Hills, CA - 10/28/2017
  • Mr. & Mrs. Soghomon & Maral Poladian
    Encino, CA - 10/28/2017
  • Mr. Hracth Abdullian & Mrs. Tamar Tarkhanian
    Irvine, CA - 10/28/2017
  • Mr. & Mrs. Assadour & Lena Kizirian
    Redondo Beach, CA - 10/28/2017
  • Ms. Vergine Soghomonian
    Granada Hills, CA - 10/28/2017
  • Mr. & Mrs. Hratch & Astghik Soghomonian
    Madera, CA - 10/28/2017
  • Mr. & Mrs. Ara & Sossi Madzounian
    Tarzana, CA - 10/28/2017
  • Ms. Sona Gallatin
    Fillmore, CA - 10/25/2017
  • Dr. George Apelian
    Agoura Hills, CA - 6/4/2017
  • Cultural Society of Armenians from Istanbul
    Southfield, MI - 4/23/2017
  • Ms. Gladis Kajirian
    Woodland Hills, CA - 10/10/2016
  • Ms. Sona Demurchyan
    10/7/2016
  • Ms. Hripsime Hamstra , In Memory of Alice Apelian
    San Jose, CA - 5/18/2016
  • Mr. & Mrs. Michael & Connie Titizian , In Memory of Alice Apelian
    5/1/2016
  • Mr. & Mrs. Mesrob & Vartouhi Chelebian , In Memory of Alice Apelian
    Tarzana, CA - 4/6/2016
  • Mr. & Mrs. Vasken & Shoghig Basmajian , In Memory of Alice Apelian
    Weston, MA - 4/4/2016
  • Mr. & Mrs. Hagop & Sonig Sherbetjian , In Memory of Alice Apelian
    Thousand Oaks, CA - 4/1/2016
  • Mr. & Mrs. Setrak & Zaghig Ghazourian , In Memory of Alice Apelian
    Van Nuys, CA - 4/1/2016