WELLESLEY, Mass.—The Armenian Missionary Association of America Boston Child Care Committee will host “Hyeminds” 2024, an event to support the Khoren and Shooshanig Avedisian School in Yerevan. The event will be held on November 7 at the Wellesley Country Club in Wellesley, Mass.
Established in 1998, the Avedisian School is an institution that provides exceptional K through 12, tuition-free education in a modern, environmentally-friendly building, using state-of-the-art facilities. Thanks to the vision and generosity of its benefactors, Edward and Pamela Avedisian, the school continues to make an extraordinary impact on the lives of Armenian children in the low-income district of Malatia-Sebastia.
The Avedisian School has grown to have an even greater impact, as world events have displaced and compelled Armenians from other locations to seek safety, peace and hope. For those moving to Malatia-Sebastia, the school has become a beacon, brighter than ever – opening their doors even wider to meet the needs of young Armenians. But as class numbers have doubled, and more students are offered educational opportunities, fiscal demands have grown as well. In order to keep the education critically tuition-free, the need for support now is greater than it has ever been.
“Hyeminds” 2024 will be an evening dedicated to support, unity, and determination. The event is the AMAA’s rallying cry to stand behind these amazing and deserving children who can – and will – be Armenia’s leaders, if simply given the opportunity for an education and a helping hand.
The Committee, co-chaired by Susan Adamian Covo and Phyllis Dohanian, have put together a unique and exciting program, highlighted by a special guest, British-Armenian Kev Orkian. Among his many talents, Kev is an award-winning actor, musician, motivational speaker and stand-up-comedian. He dedicates much of his time to traveling the globe to entertain audiences, so come expecting to laugh. And given that Kev recently had the opportunity to visit the Avedisian school in Yerevan in person, come expecting to be inspired, as well.
“Every day I dream big. Some days are good days, some days are not so good, but every day is a blessing,” said Kev Orkian
Accompanying cocktails and dinner will be a live auction. Special auction items will include a stunning diamond bracelet generously donated by Long’s Jewelers in Burlington, round-trip first-class airfares to London or Paris, and more.
For reservations or for more information, please contact Phyllis Dohanian at (617) 510-0395 or the AMAA at (201) 265-2607, extension 124. To make an online reservation or donation, please visit the website. All proceeds will benefit this special school and all contributions are tax deductible.
The AMAA hopes that community members will be able to join us in person to feel the uplifting collective energy in the room for this vital cause. Regardless, the AMAA is deeply appreciative of the generous support that will positively impact the Avedisian School.
Founded in 1918, in Worcester, MA, and incorporated as a non-profit charitable organization in 1920 in the State of New York as a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. the Armenian Missionary Association of America serves the spiritual, educational, and social needs of Armenian communities in 24 countries around the world including Armenia. For additional information, you may visit the website.
