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
Hovhannes Ghazaryan from Shirak Marz Child and Family Support Center received new shoes and clothing as a Christmas gift from his sponsor.
November 2021
Sasun Grigoryan from Shirak Marz Child and Family Support Center received food and payment of utility bills.
October 2021
September 2021
Tigran Mkrtchyan continues to receive his prescribed medications through the SOAR Sponsorship Fund.
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.
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 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.
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!!!
June 2021
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.
May 2021
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
Lyova Avetisyan of GSCC received food for Easter and utility payments for February and March.
Karapet and Artyom Margaryan of GSCC received food for Easter and utility payments for February and March.
Mari Kafeschyan of GSCC received food for Easter and continues her dance classes.
Hovhannes Martirosyan received clothing, food, and utility payments for his family home for the months of February and March.
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.
March 2021
New windows in the home of Khachatur Martirosyan of Gyumri Social Childcare Center
Dance classes for Mari Kafeschyan of Gyumri Social Childcare Center
January 2021
English classes for Armine Dokholyan as she prepares for her exams to enter college.
