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Share-a-Pair

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Description

Share-A-Pair, a project to get shoes to Armenia’s children, needs your help!
Launched in the Los Angeles area by Kristen and Bridget Abajian, and Sophia Dilsizian, this effort’s goal is to provide 1,000 quality pairs of shoes to Armenia’s needy children.

“When we lived in Armenia, and in later visits, we saw the difficult conditions orphan and extremely poor children live in. We decided to dedicate our time and effort to helping Armenia’s children by trying to fill the important need for shoes. While having one extra pair of shoes for us here in the U.S. doesn’t mean much, a pair of new shoes for an orphan or a very poor child in Armenia is very valued. Please consider helping us help these children.” Said Kristen Abajian in her fundraising appeal.

The goal of raising $10,000, which will provide more than 1,000 quality shoes for children, will hopefully be reached with the help of friends and supporters around the country. We hope to reach the goal and deliver the first batch of shoes to both children in the orphanages and other children in need in the summer of 2011.

Share-a-pair is able to purchase one quality pair of shoes for $10. Donations are welcomed in any amount. 100% of the proceeds will be spent buying new shoes and putting them on the feet of children in need. Donations of new practical shoes in all sizes are also appreciated and welcomed. Donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions and be sure to visit us on facebook. Thank you!

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Start Date 2011
End Date 2012
$5,496 raised of $35,000 goal

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The interior of a home in Aygepar hit by a mortar. Photo credit: Civilnet
Kristen Abajian, Sofia Dilsizian & Bridget Abajian founded Share-A-Pair in December of 2010 in order to help bring new shoes to children in need throughout Armenia.
The Need

Armenia is a developing country that is struggling economically. More than 1,200 Orphans live in 15 orphanages throughout Armenia. While these facilities provide for the children’s basic needs, they cannot keep up with the ongoing needs for shoes for all the children. In addition, several orphanages house children with disabilities, who walk with difficulty and wear through shoes very quickly. Families in need find it extremely difficult to provide their children with basic necessities such as shoes for school and warm winter shoes.

Short Term Impact

Share-a-pair will positively impact 1,000 children by providing them with a pair of shoes or warm winter boots.

Long Term Impact

Because some shoes will be purchased in Armenia, the local economy will also benefit through the infusion of capital.

Sponsors Benefits

Your donation to share-a-pair will be recognized on their webpage and in appropriate printed materials, and your name listed as a sponsor on the Paros Foundation website and in appropriate press related to this important project. The Paros Foundation will happily arrange a visit to a shoe distribution location site when you are in Armenia.

Updates: Images & Information

November 21, 2012

25,000 pairs of shoes were successfully distributed to 11 orphanages, 8 boarding schools, 12 organizations and more than 14 town and more than 100 villages throughout Armenia.

June 4, 2012

Volunteers arrive into Armenia and join the Paros Staff to begin distributions of TOMs Shoes throughout needy communities in Armenia.

 

March 30, 2012

25,000 pairs of new TOMs Shoes arrived into Armenia today and are ready for distribution!

 

June 15, 2011

Share-a-Pairs founders and volunteers begin distributing more than 500 pairs of shoes to Armenia’s orphanages in Vanadzor, Gavar and Nork. Upon their return to the US, the founders entered into a three year partnership with TOMs Shoes to supply shoes to Armenia.

 

December 25, 2010

The Share-a-Pair project is officially launched. Co-Founders, Bridget and Kristen Abajian and their friend, Sofia Dilsizian begin raising needed funds from their families and friends.

 

Our Donors (46)

  • Anonymous
    Los Angeles, CA - 12/19/2012
  • Dr. & Mrs. Francois & Suzy Antounian
    San Francisco, CA - 6/1/2012
  • Laskowski Family
    Grosse Ile, MI - 5/7/2012
  • Mrs. Virginia Behler
    4/29/2012
  • Mr. & Mrs. Bob & Rose Kizirian
    Redondo Beach, CA - 12/1/2011
  • Mr. & Mrs. Arthur & Helen Kashian
    Brookfield, WI - 11/9/2011
  • Ms. Laura Jacobson
    Rochester Hills, MI - 9/30/2011
  • Mr. & Mrs. Richard & Gail O'Reilly
    Winchester, MA - 9/28/2011
  • Mr. & Mrs. Garbis & Victoria Hagobian
    Manhasset, NY - 9/27/2011
  • The Dickranian Foundation
    Beverly Hills, CA - 9/26/2011
  • Mr. & Mrs. Matthew & Maria Kroha
    Ranchos Palos Verdes, CA - 9/23/2011
  • Mrs. Arsineh Kizirian
    Redondo Beach, CA - 9/20/2011
  • Mr. & Mrs. Ara & Hasmig Barsoumian
    Camarillo, CA - 9/18/2011
  • Mr. & Mrs. Kirk & Stephanie Shanoian
    CA - 7/12/2011
  • Beverly Heels
    6/15/2011
  • Mr. Bearj Barsoumian
    Harrison, TN - 6/5/2011
  • Mr. Daron Boloyan
    Redondo Beach, CA - 6/1/2011
  • Ms. Nicole Sarkissian
    MI - 6/1/2011
  • Mr. & Dr. Peter & Houry Abajian
    Beverly Hills, CA - 6/1/2011
  • Ms. Vanna Kizirian
    Redondo Beach, CA - 6/1/2011
  • Ms. Sofia Dilsizian
    6/1/2011
  • Michael & Joyce Kaishian
    Brookfield, WI - 4/7/2011
  • Mr. Mesrope & Nancy Kaishian
    Brookfield, WI - 3/28/2011
  • Mr. & Mrs. Steven & Jacqueline Boskovich
    Brighton, MI - 3/8/2011
  • Ms. Joyce Sahyouni & Mr. Robert Larkin
    3/8/2011
  • Ms. Diane Shannon
    Woodbridge, CT - 3/8/2011
  • Mr. & Mrs. Patrick & Mary Goshtigian
    Hermosa Beach, CA - 3/6/2011
  • Ms. Nicole Sarkisian
    Rochester Hills, MI - 2/12/2011
  • Fr. Matthew Ash & Mrs. Annie Emirzian Ash
    San Francisco, CA - 2/9/2011
  • Ms. Yasmine Tateossian
    2/8/2011
  • Noushig, Inc.
    Oxnard, CA - 2/2/2011
  • Mr. & Mrs. Mourad & Ani Shahinian
    Los Angeles, CA - 1/28/2011
  • Mr. & Mrs. Sevak & Kristina Alexandri
    Glendale, CA - 1/27/2011
  • Michael Hollis
    1/27/2011
  • Mr. William Dodd
    1/27/2011
  • Mr. Harout Diramerian
    Pasadena, CA - 1/27/2011
  • Mr. Ara Soghomonian
    Reseda, CA - 1/26/2011
  • Mr. Vahe Gyulnazaryan
    Burbank, CA - 1/25/2011
  • Drs. Robert & Maral Pigeon
    Huntington beach, CA - 1/24/2011
  • Mr. & Mrs. Ohannes & Zevart Yacoubian
    Chattanooga, TN - 1/20/2011
  • Mr. & Mrs. Vasken & Patty Kalaydjian
    Tarzana, CA - 1/19/2011
  • Katherine Halebian
    Englewood Cliffs, NJ - 1/18/2011
  • Mr. Dan Carsen & Dr. Talene Yacoubian
    Birmingham, AL - 1/17/2011
  • Ms. Lily Ring Balian
    Los Angeles, CA - 1/14/2011
  • Dr. Ani Shabazian
    Sherman Oaks, CA - 1/13/2011
  • Mr. & Mrs. Hapet & Kathleen Garabed
    Fresno, CA - 1/13/2011