SOAR - New Jersey Juniors
SOAR-New Jersey Juniors was established in June 2014.
Adult advisor for New Jersey Juniors is Renee Inan.
The New Jersey Juniors Group of the Society for Orphaned Armenian Relief believes in the power that young people have in shaping a brighter future, especially for those in need. Our youth-driven chapter creates and implements community initiatives like fundraisers and pen pal programs that support vulnerable children abroad and empower other youth to take an active role in their communities to advocate and serve.
If you are ready to build leadership skills and create a tangible impact for these families, fill out our General Member Interest Form below!
JUNIOR BOARD
Renee Inan
Adult Advisor
Lana Mehetarian
President
Aren Inan
Vice President
Marissa Klick
Treasurer
Lydia Chung
Secretary
Nver Bakalian
Event Coordinator
Ashley Kim
Outreach Coordinator
GROUP ACTIVITY
A trip to Lake Sevan for the children of Children’s Home of Gyumri, funded by the  SOAR New Jersey and SOAR Toronto Junior Groups!
SOAR New Jersey Juniors held a Summer Canvas Painting Event!
SOAR New Jersey Juniors are selling Easter cookies!
Please text 201.965.9995 for information and to place your order.
You can pay online HERE or by scanning the QR code below.
New shoes for 30 children from families in very poor socio-economic conditions from Orran, funded by the New Jersey Juniors Art Night fundraiser!
Board members and volunteers created Thanksgiving postcards and letters as part of the SOAR international pen-pal program. This is a communication project connecting Armenian children residing in orphanages and youth centers across Armenia with U.S. students.
The juniors’ recent canvas painting event was featured on the Armenian Public Radio Hour of New Jersey E-Newsletter Armenian Interests, highlighting the chapter’s dedication and creativity.
View the feature on page 8 HERE.
SOAR New Jersey Juniors Held an Art Night Fundraiser!
The group raised funds for Orran Children’s Center in Yerevan.
SOAR New Jersey Juniors held a Krispy Kreme Fundraiser to raise funds for the new SOLENA Day Care Center located in Gyumri. It is a non-residential, day center that provides services to families with special needs children: employment/professional, substance abuse counseling, and job training for parents/caregivers and academic tutoring, nutritious meals, and psychological counseling for the children. SOLENA offers a continuum of care and integration within the community to empower families for the ultimate goal of avoiding institutionalization.
SOAR New Jersey Juniors Jeopardy Night!
The fundraiser supplied food to residents at Prkutyun Day Center.
Prkutyun is a day center in Armenia that offers nourishment, educational, and therapeutic services to children and young adults with disabilities.
SOAR New Jersey Juniors held an Easter Cookie Sale and held an online fundraiser to give the students of Our Lady of Armenia, Tashir, an Easter celebration. The juniors exceeded their goal in less than 24 hours!
New furniture for the newly renovated basement/training and programming hub at the SOAR Transitional Center, thanks to the New Jersey Juniors!
SOAR New Jersey Juniors held a very successful virtual cupcake event. They raised enough to fully fund the renovations of the garden at the SOAR Transitional Center.
“Canvas Painting” Fundraiser
The children at Our Lady of Armenia Center were able to have an Easter celebration thanks to donations from the New Jersey Junior Group!
Thanks to your generosity at SOAR NJ Junior Chapter’s last fundraiser we were able to sponsor Tigran, a handsome boy from Our Lady of Armenia Center (Armenia). He likes painting and dreams of becoming a dentist. We love his infectious smile!! “We can’t help everyone, but everyone can help someone.”
