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Religious, Political, and Charitable Organizations Join to Aid
Community in Syria
by Armenian Weekly
August 23, 2012
NEW YORK - In a joint announcement made on Aug. 23, the Eastern Prelacy
of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America, the Armenian Catholic
Exarchate, the Armenian Missionary Association of America, the
Armenian Revolutionary Federation, and the Armenian Relief Society
announced the formation of the `Fund for Syrian-Armenian Relief,' that
will offer urgently needed assistance to the historic Armenian
communities of Syria.
During the past week the heavily Armenian populated areas of Aleppo,
Kessab, Damascus, and Kamishli have been under siege by both state and
opposing forces and the physical safety of the people, as well as
their economic livelihood, are in great jeopardy.
The joining of the Armenian Orthodox, Evangelical, and Catholic
churches with the political and charitable organizations in the United
States, follows the pattern set in Aleppo where the three churches,
the three political parties, and all social and charitable
organizations have joined together to face the growing crisis.
Efforts are underway to reach out to other organizations to join the
joint committee. Fundraising efforts will be undertaken by this newly
formed joint U.S committee, together with their affiliates, to raise
funds to help the immediate needs of the Armenian community in Syria,
as well as for long-range efforts to maintain and restore the
community.
At present, assistance will come mainly through fundraising for
schools and other community institutions, which face severe shortfalls
as the crisis restricts their own financial capabilities. A portion of
the funds will also assist needy individuals directly affected by the
unrest.
The formation of a coordinating committee, with representation from
each of the participating organizations, will be announced imminently.
Community in Syria
by Armenian Weekly
August 23, 2012
NEW YORK - In a joint announcement made on Aug. 23, the Eastern Prelacy
of the Armenian Apostolic Church of America, the Armenian Catholic
Exarchate, the Armenian Missionary Association of America, the
Armenian Revolutionary Federation, and the Armenian Relief Society
announced the formation of the `Fund for Syrian-Armenian Relief,' that
will offer urgently needed assistance to the historic Armenian
communities of Syria.
During the past week the heavily Armenian populated areas of Aleppo,
Kessab, Damascus, and Kamishli have been under siege by both state and
opposing forces and the physical safety of the people, as well as
their economic livelihood, are in great jeopardy.
The joining of the Armenian Orthodox, Evangelical, and Catholic
churches with the political and charitable organizations in the United
States, follows the pattern set in Aleppo where the three churches,
the three political parties, and all social and charitable
organizations have joined together to face the growing crisis.
Efforts are underway to reach out to other organizations to join the
joint committee. Fundraising efforts will be undertaken by this newly
formed joint U.S committee, together with their affiliates, to raise
funds to help the immediate needs of the Armenian community in Syria,
as well as for long-range efforts to maintain and restore the
community.
At present, assistance will come mainly through fundraising for
schools and other community institutions, which face severe shortfalls
as the crisis restricts their own financial capabilities. A portion of
the funds will also assist needy individuals directly affected by the
unrest.
The formation of a coordinating committee, with representation from
each of the participating organizations, will be announced imminently.