PHILADELPHIA, Pa.—The 93rd convention of the Armenian Relief Society Eastern Region focused on assisting Syrian Armenians affected by the war. The convention was disturbed to hear that presently thousands of Armenian Families in Syria are struggling to buy food, as food prices have skyrocketed to unprecedented levels. During this period of extreme need, over 400 Armenian families in Syria, specifically in Aleppo, have been identified by the ARS of Syria as being in dire need of immediate assistance. Acting quickly, the convention adopted a resolution to start a program to “Sponsor a Syrian Armenian Family” with an annual amount of $1,200 for each family.
The participants in the ARS Eastern Region convention
The ARS Eastern Region is committed to stand by our Syrian brothers and sisters living in areas of conflict. In response to the news from friends and relatives that are affected, and in support of the passage of the new resolution, delegates and chapters pledged over $17,750 in less than 30 minutes.
The ARS Eastern Region urges Armenian communities to support the “Sponsor a Syrian Armenian Family” campaign.
To make a tax-deductible donation to this humanitarian cause, visit www.arseastusa.org, call (617) 926-3801, or write to ARS Eastern USA Inc., 80 Bigelow Ave., Suite 200, Watertown, MA 02472. In your donation, designate the “Fund for Syrian Armenian Relief” as your program of choice.