SPONSORSHIP HIGHLIGHTS

See how your sponsorship funds are put to use! Below are some of the highlights from 2021.
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

Child Sponsorships

December 2021

Ella Antanosyan from Our Lady of Armenia Annie Bezikian Center (Kanaker), continues to receive her needed medications.
Ella Antanosyan from Our Lady of Armenia, kanaker, continues to receive her medications
New shoes and clothing for Hovhannes Ghazaryan for Christmas

Hovhannes Ghazaryan from Shirak Marz Child and Family Support Center received new shoes and clothing as a Christmas gift from his sponsor.

November 2021

Hovhannes Ghazaryan from Shirak Marz Child and Family Support Center received food and will be receiving a new stove and washing machine.
Assistance for the family of Hovhannes Ghazaryan
Assistance for family of Sasun Grigoryan

Sasun Grigoryan from Shirak Marz Child and Family Support Center received food and payment of utility bills.

October 2021

Emma Grigoryan, Josephine Arabyan, Arayik Khachatryan, and Artyom Sahakyan from Community Development and Social Support Center received food and clothing
Food and clothing for children at CDSSC

September 2021

Tigran Mkrtchyan continues to receive his prescribed medications through the SOAR Sponsorship Fund.

Tigran Mkrtchyan medications

Artur Aleksanyan was the recipient of the Papken Megerian Memorial Scholarship and the Sonya Anne Martin Scholarship for Public Service for the 2021-22 school year, which covered his tuition.

August 2021

Susanna Slabtsova continues to receive her monthly medications. These medications are very expensive costing close to $250/month. Without help from the SOAR Sponsorship Fund, Susanna would likely not be able to receive these medications.

Susanna Slabtsova monthly medications
Liana Babelyan hairdressing classes

Liana, the oldest of the three Babelyan sisters from Orran, completed her hairdressing courses through the Sponsorship Fund. Her two younger sisters still reside at Orran.

Erik Ghazaryan had been a student at Orran. While there he received six months vocational training on car repair through the Sponsorship Fund. He is now continuing his education at Monte Melkonyan Military College.

Birthday gifts for Hamlet at Kharberd Orphanage

Birthday gifts for Hamlet Arzumanyan at Kharberd Orphanage and a gratitude letter

July 2021

The family of Noubar Baladi at Birds’ Nest Orphange was able to take a summer excursion, something they had never before been able to do. All five Baladi children are at Birds’ Nest and the staff was able to find a position for the mother at the orphanage so she could stay near her children. The family had escaped an abusive situation and had been homeless.

Family of Noubar Baladi
New glasses for Anna Tadevosyan at Kharberd Orphanage

New glasses for Anna Tadevosyan at Kherberd Orphanage and a gratitide letter.

Armine Dokholyan had been taking English classes through the Sponsorship Fund. She passed her exams with extremely high marks and has been admitted to the English Language Department of Vanadzor State University. It would have not been possible without your support!!!

Armine Dokholyan

June 2021

Sponsored children at Birds' Nest Orphanage

The sponsored children at Birds’ Nest sent hand written, personalized notes to their sponsors, thanking them for supporting their education and day to day needs, and for giving them hope.

Mushegh Mashinyan was examined at Alphastom Medical Center.

Dr. Hrant Yurich was able to ensure that Mushegh’s mouth was fully open to prevent further post surgery problems.

An examination of the spine was ordered because there was a fear that jaw problems with the spine could lead to further complications.
Mushegh continued progress on facial reconstruction

May 2021

New roof for Kafeschyans at GSCC

A new roof for Armine and Mari Kafeschyan of Gyumri Social Childcare Center thanks to their sponsor, Robert Khachatryan of  Freight Right. Robert and his team will be providing all renovations to their home free of charge.

April 2021

Food for Easter and utility payments for Mher and Mushegh Yeghikyan of GSCC
Mher and Mushegh Yeghikyan of GSCC
Lyova Avetisyan of GSCC

Lyova Avetisyan of GSCC received food for Easter and utility payments for February and March.

The family of Vardan Davtyan of GSCC received food for Easter and utility payments for February and March, plus assistance to get medical examinations for the children.
Vardan Davtyan of GSCC
Margaryan brothers of GSCC

Karapet and Artyom Margaryan of GSCC received food for Easter and utility payments for February and March.

Food for Easter for Gagik Haytyan of GSCC
Gagik Haytyan of GSCC
Mari Kafeschyan of GSCC

Mari Kafeschyan of GSCC received food for Easter and continues her dance classes.

Food and utility payments for Hovhannes Ghazaryan’s family and medication for his grandmother.
Food for Hovhannes Ghazaryan
Hovhannes Martirosyan food clothes and utility payments

Hovhannes Martirosyan received clothing, food, and utility payments for his family home for the months of February and March.

We are on the last stage for Mushegh Mashinyan’s transformation! Mushegh was born with severe Maxillofacial deformities and through SOAR has undergone several surgical and dental procedures.
He has been examined by Dr. Hrant Poghosyan in Yerevan who is one of top specialists.  Dr. Poghosyan will be able to repair any of the remaining dental issues for Mushegh!
Mushegh visit with Dr. Poghosyan

Satenik Abrahamyan receives continued treatments after her knee surgeries

SOAR paid for Tigran Mkrtchyan’s transportation to the eye clinic for his eye treatment, and for his prescription and vitamins.

Tigran Mkrtchyan visit to the eye clinic

March 2021

New windows for Khachatur Martirosyan

New windows in the home of Khachatur Martirosyan of Gyumri Social Childcare Center

Dance classes for Mari Kafeschyan of Gyumri Social Childcare Center

Mari Kafeschyan dance classes

January 2021

English classes for Armine Dokholyan as she prepares for her exams to enter college.

English classes for Armine Dokholyan