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    PRESS RELEASE
    PAROS "LIGHTHOUSE" CHARITABLE FOUNDATION USA
    Contact: Peter Abajian
    The Paros Foundation
    Tel: 310-400-9061 US or (091) 426 120 Armenia
    Email: [email protected].
    http://www.paros-foundation.org

    February, 2013


    Aknashen, Armenia--The Paros Foundation successfully completed its
    Multipurpose Classroom Project at the Aknashen School for Children
    with Speech Disabilities, one of its 100 for 100 Projects for
    Prosperity, through the generous sponsorship of Adam & Rita Kablanian
    (CA), Paul & Esther Kulhanjian (MI) and Paul & Sosy Hachigian
    (CA). The Paros Foundation underwrote all administrative expenses
    allowing the sponsor contributions to be spent 100% on the project.

    "For these kids, speech therapy is the only shot they have at avoiding
    a life of difficulties." Said Peter Abajian, Executive Director of The
    Paros Foundation. "Successfully addressing this issue will enable them
    to enjoy a normal primary education."

    The School, which is located in the village of Aknashen in the Armavir
    province of Armenia, provides speech therapy to children ages 3 to
    7. The Aknashen School is the only school specializing in speech
    therapy in the region, and is housed in a building provided to the
    School by the Village Municipality.

    With this facility now, they can meet today's demand and fulfill the
    needs of tomorrow's children. The Aknashen School has become a happy
    place where children can obtain their needed therapy. In the winter
    months and during inclement weather, the classroom provides a
    comfortable play area for the children as well. Local villagers were
    engaged with this project and donated their time, resources and
    talents to the successful implementation of this project, and when
    possible, both local materials and labor was used to help stimulate
    the local economy.

    Many classrooms throughout Armenia's schools remain in deplorable
    conditions and with your help, we can fix this one classroom at a
    time. Children should not have to learn in these conditions. Because
    of substandard doors and windows, many classrooms become unusable in
    the winter months because of the cold. Please make a generous
    contribution today in your family's name and lets work together to
    meet this important need. When in Armenia, Paros will arrange a visit
    and tour of your project. Donations can be made online via credit card
    or via check made payable to: The Paros Foundation, 918 Parker Street,
    A14, Berkeley, CA 94710.

    The Paros Foundation expresses its deepest appreciation to the
    Kablanian, Kulhanjian and Hachigian Families for their generous
    support of this effort. A video regarding this project can be viewed
    by visiting [http://www.paros-foundation.org/aknashen]

    Officially launched in 2006, The Paros Foundation has identified and
    partnered with six organizations in Armenia (The Paros Chamber Choir (
    www.paros.am) [http://www.paros.am/], Unison NGO ( www.unison.am
    [http://www.unison.am/]), Vanadzor Arts School ( www.vanadzormusic.org
    [http://www.vanadzormusic.org/]), Manana Youth Center (
    www.mananayouth.org [http://www.mananayouth.org/]), Vanadzor Museum of
    Fine Art ( www.vanart.org [http://www.vanart.org/]) and the Ghoghanj
    Children's Center ( www.childrenscenter.am
    [http://www.childrenscenter.am/]).) These organizations serve as
    leaders in their respective fields of children, people with
    disabilities and the arts. Foundation support comes in the form of
    organizational operating funds, office space and organizational
    resources and mentoring. The mission is to help these modest size
    projects manage their growth and attract more financial, human, and
    physical resources to their respective causes.

    To honor the centennial of the Armenian Genocide, the Paros Foundation
    is launched The Paros 100 Projects for Prosperity Program to benefit
    Armenia and her people. 100 pre-screened, projects in the areas of
    development, education, cultural and humanitarian will be implemented
    with your help, to help make Armenia stronger and improve the lives of
    her people. Join us now and make your families' commitment today.

    Donations to The Paros Foundation, a 501(c) 3 private foundation, are
    tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. The Paros
    Foundation underwrites all administrative expenses allowing all
    sponsor contributions to be allocated 100% to the project.

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