Berkeley, CA—The Paros Foundation’s 100 for 100 Projects for Prosperity initiative provides the Armenian community with the opportunity to recognize the centennial of the Armenian Genocide through the implementation of pre-screened projects benefiting Armenia.  We are pleased to announce that we are scheduled to meet the goal by the end of 2015. 

Status Report as of April 24, 2014 

• 54 projects completed or in progress
• 49 projects identified and awaiting sponsorship
• 139 jobs created
• 427 individual, family and organizational donors
• 493 villages, towns and cities impacted
• 89,834 lives improved
• $239,840 cash contributions
• $752,550 in-kind contributions
• 100% of administrative and implementation costs paid by the Paros Foundation 

In 2013, several important projects were successfully completed including the purchase of a home for a homeless family in Gyumri, the renovation of the medical centers in both the villages of Nerkin Karmir Aghpyur and Agarak, and the renovation of five school classrooms and the bathroom in the village of Hatsik.  In addition to these restoration projects, other accomplishments included providing college scholarships for orphan girls, college entrance exam tutoring for at risk children and the distribution of more than 50,000 shoes throughout Armenia and Artsakh.  

2013 came to a close with 14 projects “in progress” including the reconstruction of the kindergarten in the village of Nerkin Karmir Aghpyur, the reconstruction of the Kurtan Medical Center and the Healthy Teeth and Winter Boot humanitarian initiatives.  

“With the sponsorship of so many generous individuals, families and organizations across the country, our work in Armenia is progressing at a healthy pace,” said Peter Abajian, Executive Director of The Paros Foundation.  “The impact of the 54 projects now in progress or completed is being felt throughout Armenia and Artsakh in a way that positively honors the memory of our martyrs.” 

Contact: Peter Abajian; (310) 400-9061

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