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Paros, Dadourian Foundations Partner for Gyumri Winter Operation
http://www.armenianweekly.com/2013/02/24/paros-dadourian-foundations-partner-for-gyumri-winter-operation/
February 24, 2013
GYUMRI, Armenia - The Paros Foundation successfully completed its Gyumri
Winter Operation project, one of its `100 for 100 Projects for
Prosperity,' through the generous sponsorship of the New York-based
Dadourian Foundation.
Children living in deplorable, conditions playing with bubble wrap
`As with all Paros 100 for 100 projects, the Paros Foundation
underwrote all administrative expenses allowing the Dadourian
Foundation's contribution to be allocated 100 percent to the project,'
reported Peter Abajian, the executive director of the Paros
Foundation. `This unique commitment to our donors provides them with
the assurance that their entire contribution goes directly to the
project.'
Winter in Gyumri, Armenia's second largest city, is extreme. For the
unfortunate families living in inadequate housing called domiks, the
severe cold leads to desperate living conditions. Heating and cooking
fuel is typically scavenged from the trash and consists of various
toxic materials including plastic bottles, old shoes, and cardboard.
Children face the difficult task of attending school without proper
winter clothing and warm winter boots.
For three days, a team of staff and volunteers made unannounced visits
to targeted families, to distribute firewood for heating and cooking
and to witness first-hand the harsh living conditions there. Families
were invited to bring their children to the Shirak Center NGO, which
worked in coordination with the Paros Foundation on this project, and
were fitted for warm winter boots and coats. In total, 350 children
received winter boots, 160 children received winter coats, and 60
families received a large supply of firewood. Although this effort
does not address the root cause of the existing economic problems, it
does provide immediate relief and hope for these families.
To view a video on this project, or to sponsor a project in memory of
the 100th anniversary of the genocide, visit
www.paros-foundation.org/paros100. The Paros Foundation underwrites
all administrative expenses. Donations to The Paros Foundation, a
501(c) 3 private foundation, are tax-deductible to the fullest extent
allowed by law.
From: A. Papazian
http://www.armenianweekly.com/2013/02/24/paros-dadourian-foundations-partner-for-gyumri-winter-operation/
February 24, 2013
GYUMRI, Armenia - The Paros Foundation successfully completed its Gyumri
Winter Operation project, one of its `100 for 100 Projects for
Prosperity,' through the generous sponsorship of the New York-based
Dadourian Foundation.
Children living in deplorable, conditions playing with bubble wrap
`As with all Paros 100 for 100 projects, the Paros Foundation
underwrote all administrative expenses allowing the Dadourian
Foundation's contribution to be allocated 100 percent to the project,'
reported Peter Abajian, the executive director of the Paros
Foundation. `This unique commitment to our donors provides them with
the assurance that their entire contribution goes directly to the
project.'
Winter in Gyumri, Armenia's second largest city, is extreme. For the
unfortunate families living in inadequate housing called domiks, the
severe cold leads to desperate living conditions. Heating and cooking
fuel is typically scavenged from the trash and consists of various
toxic materials including plastic bottles, old shoes, and cardboard.
Children face the difficult task of attending school without proper
winter clothing and warm winter boots.
For three days, a team of staff and volunteers made unannounced visits
to targeted families, to distribute firewood for heating and cooking
and to witness first-hand the harsh living conditions there. Families
were invited to bring their children to the Shirak Center NGO, which
worked in coordination with the Paros Foundation on this project, and
were fitted for warm winter boots and coats. In total, 350 children
received winter boots, 160 children received winter coats, and 60
families received a large supply of firewood. Although this effort
does not address the root cause of the existing economic problems, it
does provide immediate relief and hope for these families.
To view a video on this project, or to sponsor a project in memory of
the 100th anniversary of the genocide, visit
www.paros-foundation.org/paros100. The Paros Foundation underwrites
all administrative expenses. Donations to The Paros Foundation, a
501(c) 3 private foundation, are tax-deductible to the fullest extent
allowed by law.
From: A. Papazian