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During this holiday season, donors and members continue to respond to our annual appeal for the AGBU Senior Dining Centers in Armenia. The six dining centers feed 1,200 pensioners and orphans daily. To make a difference, donate online today by clicking here. AGBU has long been generous in its support of Armenians and Armenia, and this season the world's largest Armenian non-profit organization, among other initiatives, donated much-needed computers to the Armenian Genocide Museum in Yerevan and funded almost two dozen scholarships for outstanding students at the French University of Armenia. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and prosperous 2008! Check out the AGBU Blog for more up-to-date news. Here are some recent blog posts:
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A Holiday Appeal for the AGBU Senior Dining Centers in Armenia
Dear Friends, We thank all of you who have so generously contributed to our "Soup Kitchen" program in Armenia over the past sixteen years. As you may notice, we have recently changed the name of this humanitarian project to "Senior Dining Centers." It was brought to our attention that the former title usually connotes aid to the homeless and unemployed, which is far from the case in Armenia. The senior citizens we have served and continue to serve have spent their working years in a variety of establishments, including universities, offices, schools, hospitals and cultural institutions. Unlike the Soviet era, when this segment of society was assured a financially comfortable retirement, the independence of Armenia caused unexpected hardships, particularly for those without relatives or children who could ease their later years ... CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE |
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AGBU Donates Computers to Armenian Genocide Museum in Yerevan In a ceremony that took place on November 22, 2007 at the Armenian Genocide Museum-Institute, AGBU donated computer equipment, including desktops ... >> |
Cypriot Chapters Donate to Greek Fire Relief Efforts The AGBU chapters of Cyprus (Larnaca, Limassol and Nicosia) recently made a donation of 3,000 Cypriot Pounds (7,500 USD) to the relief fund for victims of the devastating fires that swept through Greece ... >> |
Sao Paolo Honors Dr. Ruy de Moraes Nazarian On October 27, 2007, a group of over 400 gathered at Sao Paulo, Brazil's Rosa Rosarum Buffet to celebrate the 43rd anniversary of AGBU San Paolo and honor the 2007 Man of the Year, Dr. Ruy ... >> |
December Calendar of Activities
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Featured Bookstore Items & Gift Giving Ideas
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The Armenian Genocide |
The Armenians: A Story of Survival |
Vodka Lemon |
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The Armenian Americans |
An Armenian Destiny |
Treasured Armenian Recipes |
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