The Society for Orphaned Armenian Relief announced the establishment of its Glendale/La Cañada Chapter, expanding on its mission to provide humanitarian relief to orphaned Armenian children and adults with disabilities worldwide.
The Glendale/La Cañada Chapter joins SOAR’s extensive network of over 140 chapters across the globe, all dedicated to ensuring that orphaned Armenian children have the proper means to live a resourceful and meaningful life. Glendale, California, is comprised of close to 100,000 Armenian-Americans. This sheer amount of inhabitants makes Glendale the single highest concentration of members of the diaspora in the U.S.
To mark its launch, the Glendale/La Cañada Chapter is hosting its Our House “Mer Toon” fundraiser in support of the Children’s Home in Gyumri. CHG cares for 121 orphans with mental and physical disabilities (ages 0-18).
The Chapter’s goal is to raise $10,000 to build an additional bedroom, ensuring separate sleeping spaces for boys and girls. An additional $10,000 is needed to construct a heated hallway that will directly lead to the restrooms. Currently, children have to walk outside to access the restrooms.
The community is encouraged to support the Our House “Mer Toon “ initiative by donating online.
Founded in 2005, the Society for Orphaned Armenian Relief provides humanitarian relief to orphaned Armenian children and adults with disabilities throughout the world. Working with a trusted network of in-country staff and global volunteers, SOAR is committed to offering this vulnerable population the resources necessary for their physical, emotional, and intellectual development.
For more information or to make a donation, please visit the website or contact the Glendale/La Cañada Chapter at glendalelacanada@soar-us.org
