DISTRIBUTIONS 2026
SEPTEMBER
A total of 21 residents participated in the Sewing Project at Warm Hearth.
During this period, they made bed linen sets for all residents of the Kharberd 5/6 group home, kitchen towels for three group homes, curtains for the new locations and chair covers for the Arshakunyats group home.
By the end of the year, they plan to make bed linen sets, bath towels, and face towels for the residents of the Arshakunyats group home.
AUGUST
School supplies for 164 children of the Ada Keshishyants Center and vulnerable families in the community.
SOLENA Eco Friend Summer Camp 2026
- 4 Groups
- 4 Weeks
- 4 Objectives
- 59 participants
View the full report HERE.
August distribution of diapers for the beneficiaries of the Ada Keshishyants Center and vulnerable elderly in the community.
See the full report HERE.
As part of the AFIF, FFSRF and SCOH programs, children received school supplies and clothing in preparation for the new 2026–2027 academic year:
- Gyumri: 25 children
- Yerevan: 21 children
- Vanadzor:
- ADA Center: 116 children
- ORRAN NGO: 100 children
Six participants had the opportunity to attend Hyler Camp in Bulgaria thanks to the Harold and Josephine Gulamerian Armenian Orphan Fund.
1. Artur Aleksanyan – Yerevan Transitional Center
2. Vaghik Bayrbutyan – Yerevan Transitional Center
3. Liana Serobyan – Gyumri Transitional Center
4. Rafael Gevondian – Gyumri Transitional Center
5. Hermine Poghosyan – Ani Bezikyan Center
6. Mariana Minasyan – Ani Bezikyan Center
Another Space Transformed into New Opportunities
When an unused and deteriorated space is transformed into a bright and comfortable group room, it changes not only the space itself, but also the opportunities it creates for children.
At the Child and Family Support Center of Shirak Marz, a former storage area has been renovated and transformed into a safe, bright, and multifunctional group room, made possible through the generous support of the Society for Orphaned Armenian Relief (SOAR) and its trusted partners.
The project included:
🔹 structural renovations and raising the ceiling,
🔹 installation of new windows,
🔹 installation of laminate flooring,
🔹 installation of movable partitions,
🔹 painting, finishing, and furnishing.
The renovated group room provides a spacious, bright and comfortable environment where children can participate in dance, pottery, painting and a variety of other group programs throughout the year, in a safe and welcoming setting.
The movable partitions allow the space to be flexibly divided into rooms of different sizes, depending on the needs of each activity or group. This will help the Center expand the range of programs it offers and better respond to the needs of its 160 child beneficiaries and their families through its residential and daycare programs.
The renovated space is an environment that creates new opportunities for children to learn, create and spend meaningful time together throughout the year.
We are grateful to our supporters for their meaningful investment in the development and well-being of children and for helping create better conditions and a more supportive environment for them.
Updates and improvements made to the garden at the SOAR Transitional Center, Gyumri.
Supplies for the Clay Workshop at Prkutyun.
A trip to Lake Sevan for the children of Children’s Home of Gyumri, funded by the SOAR Toronto and SOAR New Jersey Junior Groups!
New furnishings and equipment for Warm Hearth.
JULY
Monthly bread stipends for Prkutyun.
The young ladies of Nakashian Children’s Support Center were able to visit Lake Sevan and Haghartsin Monastery thanks to Toronto Chapter President Anita Koundakjian and Toronto Junior’s President, Loucas Koundakjian!
The family of Levon Manukyan was displaced from Artsakh and is currently engaged in agricultural activities in Kapan.
Recently, a landslide damaged the water supply system serving their farmland, placing the family at serious risk of losing their upcoming harvest. This situation could have had a significant impact on the family’s income and further aggravate their socio-economic challenges.
SOAR provided the family with a water pump to irrigate their land and prevent the loss of their crops.
Before receiving this assistance, the family had appealed to both governmental and non-governmental organizations for support in obtaining a water pump, but unfortunately, they had not received a response.
Levon and Lala sincerely express their heartfelt gratitude for the prompt response to their request and for this vital assistance. The water pump has enabled them to irrigate their land, protect their harvest, and continue supporting their family through agriculture.
Javakh Summer Camp
Javakhk Camp Program began on July 1 and will continue through July 14 with 52 participants this year.
This is the 8th year that SOAR has supported this camp.
The Javakhk Summer Camp is of great importance, as it helps strengthen the national identity of Armenian children from Javakhk by providing them with the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of Armenian culture, history, language and traditions. At the same time, the camp promotes physical activity, encourages a healthy lifestyle, fosters social and communication skills, builds teamwork and creates lasting friendships. Through a diverse program of educational, cultural, recreational and sports activities, participants gain new knowledge, valuable experiences and unforgettable memories that contribute to their personal growth and strengthen their connection to their Armenian heritage.
JUNE
Warm Hearth Sewing Program
During the first phase of the sewing program, the residents of our three group homes actively participated in the training sessions. In addition to providing meaningful engagement and helping them acquire new skills, the program enabled them to meet some of their primary needs.
Specifically, completed bed linen sets were sewn for all residents of the Tairov Group Home; face towels were sewn for the residents of all three group homes; bedspreads were sewn for the Arshakunyats Group Home; bath towels were sewn for the residents of the Arrinj Group Home; and kitchen towels were sewn for all three homes.
In addition, the sewing workshop is actively used for alterations and adjustments of newly purchased clothing for the residents, which is also an important and necessary service.
The residents participated in the workshop with great enthusiasm and enjoyment because, beyond staying engaged, they are able to independently contribute to meeting their own needs, which is highly motivating and empowering for them.
MAY
Candle making and carpet weaving lessons at Nakashian Children’s Support Center.
APRIL
April 24th memorial held at the Theatre of Sainte Agnes, for the elderly at George and Margaret Yacoubian Center for the Elderly, and the Diana and Mardig Herculian Center, kids.
EASTER CELEBRATIONS
Food distribution to 40 needy families in the Vanadzor region.
Gratitude letter translation:
LUSASTGH Charity Society Non-Governmental Organization
Vanadzor, RA April 10, 2026
To: Executive Director of SOAR Charitable Foundation Ms. Hripsime Muradyan
CC: Founder President of SOAR Charitable Foundation Mr. George Yacoubian
Dear Ms. Muradyan,
On the occasion of the Holy Easter, the SOAR Charitable Foundation extended its support to around 40 lonely elderly individuals and persons with disabilities living in Vanadzor and nearby villages.
This support is truly vital for them. Many of the beneficiaries live in extremely poor conditions—in houses or temporary shelters—often lacking even basic living necessities. Therefore, the assistance provided was extremely necessary and timely, significantly easing their daily hardships.
The beneficiaries express their deep gratitude for SOAR’s care and attention. Each of them conveys heartfelt thanks and best wishes to the Foundation’s leadership.
We also extend our sincere appreciation to SOAR for continuously supporting our beneficiaries and contributing to the improvement of their living conditions.
Respectfully and with gratitude,
SOAR’s ADA KESHISHYANTS SOCIAL REHABILITATION CENTER NGO
DIRECTOR Ani Gabrielyan
A new meat grinder for OLA Annie Bezikian Center, Kanaker.
Respectfully,
Sister Tatev Albertyan
Levon has been battling acute myeloblastic leukemia since August 2023. SOAR held an emergency medical campaign for him to help supply the expensive medications he needs.
MARCH
Easter event with the George and Margaret Yacoubian Center beneficiaries and the children of the Diana and Mardig Herculian Center in Lebanon.
March distribution of diapers to the Ada Keshishyants Social Rehabilitation Center for Children with Developmental Disabilities and to the vulnerable elderly of the community.
The sewing process is currently in progress for the sewing project for the Warm Hearth facilities. Fabric was purchased to prepare one set of bed linen for each resident of the Geghanist group home, as well as fabric for bath towels for each resident of the Arinj group home.
Renovations of the robotics lab and adjoining bathroom at Our Lady of Armenia Center. Funded by SOAR New York and New Jersey Chapters and the Harold and Josephine Gulamerian Armenian Orphan Fund.