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FRESNO AYF SENDS 700 TOYS TO ORPHANAGES IN ARMENIA, KARABAKH FOR CHRISTMAS
BY SEVAG JIERIAN
by Asbarez
Thursday, January 27th, 2011
FRESNO, CA-The Armenian Youth Federation's Fresno "Kevork Chavoush"
chapter collected and delivered more than 700 toys to orphanages
throughout Armenia and Karabakh this Armenian Christmas, reported
the Armenian Youth Federation.
The toy-drive, an annual tradition for the chapter, began mid November
2010 and ended on January 6, 2011 with the delivery of the toys to
orphanages operated by the Armenian Relief Society.
According to Chapter Chairperson Anto Torossian, this was the
most successful toy drive to date. "Four years after starting
this tradition, the chapter was able to put a smile on the face of
700 different children, the most we've ever impacted," explained
Torossian. "We could not have done this without the help of our
local community, the dedication of our members and the support of
the Armenian Relief Society.
"With the help of the Armenian Relief Society Western Region out of
Glendale, CA, we are able to ship the toys to Armenia and distribute
them to orphanages operated by the ARS," Torossian said. "They have
been a great help to us, ensuring that the toys reach the hands of
less fortunate children in the homeland."
"In 2007 the Fresno "Kevork Chavoush" Chapter set out to help our
little brothers and sisters in Armenian and Nagorno-Karabakh by
bringing smiles to their faces," said Jierian. "That year we collected
a mere 150 toys, so we promised ourselves to make this an annual event,
while outdoing the previous year."
Torossian described the event as a privilege for everyone involved.
"The toy drive allowed our members to work with many generous people
and businesses in the community to successfully match and exceed the
number of toys collected from previous years, and more importantly,
to help youth in our homeland."
From: A. Papazian
BY SEVAG JIERIAN
by Asbarez
Thursday, January 27th, 2011
FRESNO, CA-The Armenian Youth Federation's Fresno "Kevork Chavoush"
chapter collected and delivered more than 700 toys to orphanages
throughout Armenia and Karabakh this Armenian Christmas, reported
the Armenian Youth Federation.
The toy-drive, an annual tradition for the chapter, began mid November
2010 and ended on January 6, 2011 with the delivery of the toys to
orphanages operated by the Armenian Relief Society.
According to Chapter Chairperson Anto Torossian, this was the
most successful toy drive to date. "Four years after starting
this tradition, the chapter was able to put a smile on the face of
700 different children, the most we've ever impacted," explained
Torossian. "We could not have done this without the help of our
local community, the dedication of our members and the support of
the Armenian Relief Society.
"With the help of the Armenian Relief Society Western Region out of
Glendale, CA, we are able to ship the toys to Armenia and distribute
them to orphanages operated by the ARS," Torossian said. "They have
been a great help to us, ensuring that the toys reach the hands of
less fortunate children in the homeland."
"In 2007 the Fresno "Kevork Chavoush" Chapter set out to help our
little brothers and sisters in Armenian and Nagorno-Karabakh by
bringing smiles to their faces," said Jierian. "That year we collected
a mere 150 toys, so we promised ourselves to make this an annual event,
while outdoing the previous year."
Torossian described the event as a privilege for everyone involved.
"The toy drive allowed our members to work with many generous people
and businesses in the community to successfully match and exceed the
number of toys collected from previous years, and more importantly,
to help youth in our homeland."
From: A. Papazian