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The Paros Housing, After-School & Vocational Center
building in Gyumri now has seismic reinforcements!
Our team visited Gyumri to meet with our contractor and witness the construction work moving forward in full force. We are proud to be working on this project that will house 27 “domik” families in new homes, help more than 175 new children through a second Debi Arach children’s center location and provide life changing mentoring and vocational training through the Assarian Vocational Training Program.
Construction is estimated to be complete by the end of 2026, and it’s due to all of the dedicated people who have donated and are working to get this monumental project completed. With the construction fully funded, we are looking for funds to help furnish the interior spaces.
Meds Masrik Kindergarten Expansion
Thanks to the generous support of the Cultural Society of Armenians from Istanbul, construction is underway on the expansion that will house two new groups of kindergarten children, and the work is progressing well. However, additional funding is needed to renovate the existing building, including essential updates to the kitchen, so that every child can learn and grow in a safe, nurturing environment. Contribute to the expansion here.
Nourishing Armenia Greenhouse Opening
Now a year-round program, founder, Stephanie, joined the Debi Arach team and visitors, Paros friend and supporter Adrienne Krikorian and her Mer Hooys group, to celebrate the completion of construction and launch of the greenhouse program at Debi Arach. The greenhouse was memorialized in the name of Maritza Sudjian, Stephanie’s great grandmother. Children will now be working in this living classroom, learning how to grow their own healthy food.
SERVICE Armenia 2026 Young Professionals Application Available!
SERVICE Armenia Young Professionals is back, but this time in August! Join other 23-45 year olds for 10 unforgettable days of giving back, connecting, and discovering the beauty of Armenia, while making an impact that lasts a lifetime from August 8th-20th.
Learn more and apply here!
Space is still available to join us this weekend in Paso Robles to enjoy gourmet dining, exquisite wine & a spectacular environment to benefit Med-Aid Armenia! Join us November 7-9th to raise a glass and raise money for a good cause.
Yeraz Blend LA Young Professionals
Thank you to everyone who signed up to join Yeraz Blend on November 6th, the event is now sold out! We look forward to meting everyone this week and sharing more about the work Paros does. Follow Yeraz Blend and stay up-to-date on future events.
Summer 2026 will be full of fun trips for all age ranges and interests! Our SERVICE Armenia Young Professionals application is now live. Stay tuned over the next few weeks for the remaining applications to go live!
Next on our mini series, “What Have You Done”, we speak with Nick Cabraloff, one of the founders of Yeraz Blend, a new social group that is becoming a bridge: linking young Armenians to one another, to their heritage, and to opportunities for creating meaningful change.
number of Paros trips to Armenia happening summer 2026