See how your sponsorship funds are put to use! Below are some of the highlights from 2019.
If you would like to see pictures from previous years, contact SOAR at info@soar-us.org.
If you would like to send a letter or special gift to the individual you sponsor (Armenia only), please mail to:
Hripsime Muradyan
19/1 Tbilissi Blvd, 052
Yerevan (Kanaker), Armenia
hmuradyan@soar-us.org
A house opening was held for the Grigoryan family on May 15th, Day of the Family in Armenia.
SOAR purchased a home for the family after their “domik” had been destroyed by fire.
View the article on the family HERE
Hovhannes Baroyan received a new bed. He also continues to take music lessons, even participating in national festivals with wonderful results!
Arsen Nerkararyan has “hemophelia a” which causes internal bleeding, usually to the joints. This is most common with severe hemophiliacs and can occur spontaneously (without evident trauma). If not treated promptly, joint bleeds can lead to permanent joint damage and disfigurement.
SOAR provided the medications Arsen needed when he suffered from a severe internal joint bleed.
Arpine K. from CDSSC received much needed new shoes, some seasonal clothing, and a bag. She also was having problems with her iPad charger, so that was replaced. SOAR also continues to pay for her monthly internet fees. Aroine has started English classes and SOAR will also be paying for her to attend summer camp in Tsakhgadzor this summer.
Milena Grigorian and her family moved into their new home after having their “domik” ravaged by a fire
Mariam Babayan had her cardioverter defibrillator implantation procedure done thanks to SOAR supporters!
New clothes and shoes for Grigoryan Mamikon of GSCC and his brother
The Mkrtchyan sisters of GSCC received new clothing and shoes
Artyom Baghdasaryan, Hovahnnes Baroyan, Hovhannes Ghazaryan, and Aida, Ani, and Gyulnara Arakelyan of GSCC all received new shoes and clothing
Ofelia continues to receive seasonal clothing. She has recently been hospitalized because of complications with her diabetes. She receives her monthly strips through the SOAR Sponsorship Fund.
Khanum was able to make the trip to Saint Petersburg with her parents for her annual eye treatments
Postoperative checkups for Mushegh are conducted every two weeks. After the next appointment, a treatment course/orthodontist intervention will be organized. The next surgical procedure will then be scheduled. Mushegh has already experienced marked improvement; being able to eat properly, no longer snoring at night, and relief of other issues that prevented him from being able to sleep well at night.
The Mkrtchyan family received food for the holidays!
GSCC sponsored children received food for the holidays. SOAR continues to provide assistance to these families with food, utility payments and basic needs for children…
Three children with diabetes continue to receive their needed monthly medications through the SOAR Sponsorship Fund.
Because of her special needs, Siranush Abelyan at Vanadzor needed individual lessons to prepare her for entrance into the Univeristy in September
Petros Tsatinyan from Vanadzor is able to continue with his culinary courses
Mushegh’s post surgical doctor visit!
The metal equipment was removed from his mouth that had been placed during surgery! The doctor was pleased with Mushegh’s progress and told him about mouth/chewing exercises! Now he is able to chew equally from both sides of his mouth! His next doctor visit will be the end of January and the next stage of surgery will be in two months!
Manvel Andriasyan continues to receive his diabetic test strips and music lessons