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Armenian Youth Federation
Western United States
104 N. Belmont St. Suite 206 Glendale, CA 91206
Tel. (818) 507-1933 * Fax. (818) 240-3442 * [email protected]
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release ~ 2007-10-03
Contact: Harout Jarchafjian ~ Tel: (818) 507-1933
AYF ENCOURAGES COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION DURING "LITTLE ARMENIA" CLEAN-UP
5th Annual clean-up effort aims to beautify street of Hollywood
Los Angeles- The Armenian Youth Federation of the Western United States
announced today that preparations are well underway for the 5th annual
"Little Armenia Clean-Up"; scheduled to take place on Sunday, October 7th.
The clean-up, entitled "AYF Gives Back to Little Armenia," is a large scale
beautification effort undertaken in the "Little Armenia" district of
Hollywood.
The clean-up effort, co sponsored by Los Angeles City Councilmember Eric
Garcetti and co-organized with the joint efforts of the Rose and Alex
Pilibos Armenian School, St Garabed Armenian Apostolic Church, ARF Karekin
Njdeh Gomideh and Homenetmen Los Angeles Chapter, aims to beautify the
streets of this region of Hollywood. Over five hundred participants are
anticipated to gather at 8:30 am at 1615 N. Alexandria Ave. in Hollywood to
kick off the event with statements from community organizations and elected
officials. The participants will then split into groups in order to canvas
the area and remove litter from city streets and sidewalks, remove graffiti,
uproot weeds and plant trees. In past years the City of Los Angeles
Sanitation Department estimated that more than 23,000 pounds of trash were
removed as a result of volunteers' efforts. Additionally, in conjunction
with the clean-up and in cooperation with local businesses, the AYF also
plans to erect about 40 "Welcome to Little Armenia" light post banners
throughout the area.
The event was first organized as a way to give back to the local community
and the City of Los Angeles in appreciation of the city's designation of the
Little Armenia neighborhood. Little Armenia is home to a large Armenian
population has historically been a way-station for Armenians immigrating to
the Los Angeles area. "The Armenian- American community is honored to have
an area of Los Angeles designated as Little Armenia and the AYF feels it is
our duty as Armenian-Americans and Angelinos to reciprocate this gesture"
said AYF Central Executive member Shant Melkonian.
The AYF counts on the support of the Armenian American community to make
this event a success. Those who are interested in volunteering or
contributing to this event should email [email protected] or call our offices
at 818.507.1933
Founded in 1933, the Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) has grown to become the
largest and most influential Armenian American youth organization; with
chapters throughout the United States and affiliated organizations around
the world. Inspired by our past and motivated by the needs of the future,
the AYF actively strives to advance the social, political, educational and
cultural awareness of all Armenian youth.
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Western United States
104 N. Belmont St. Suite 206 Glendale, CA 91206
Tel. (818) 507-1933 * Fax. (818) 240-3442 * [email protected]
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release ~ 2007-10-03
Contact: Harout Jarchafjian ~ Tel: (818) 507-1933
AYF ENCOURAGES COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION DURING "LITTLE ARMENIA" CLEAN-UP
5th Annual clean-up effort aims to beautify street of Hollywood
Los Angeles- The Armenian Youth Federation of the Western United States
announced today that preparations are well underway for the 5th annual
"Little Armenia Clean-Up"; scheduled to take place on Sunday, October 7th.
The clean-up, entitled "AYF Gives Back to Little Armenia," is a large scale
beautification effort undertaken in the "Little Armenia" district of
Hollywood.
The clean-up effort, co sponsored by Los Angeles City Councilmember Eric
Garcetti and co-organized with the joint efforts of the Rose and Alex
Pilibos Armenian School, St Garabed Armenian Apostolic Church, ARF Karekin
Njdeh Gomideh and Homenetmen Los Angeles Chapter, aims to beautify the
streets of this region of Hollywood. Over five hundred participants are
anticipated to gather at 8:30 am at 1615 N. Alexandria Ave. in Hollywood to
kick off the event with statements from community organizations and elected
officials. The participants will then split into groups in order to canvas
the area and remove litter from city streets and sidewalks, remove graffiti,
uproot weeds and plant trees. In past years the City of Los Angeles
Sanitation Department estimated that more than 23,000 pounds of trash were
removed as a result of volunteers' efforts. Additionally, in conjunction
with the clean-up and in cooperation with local businesses, the AYF also
plans to erect about 40 "Welcome to Little Armenia" light post banners
throughout the area.
The event was first organized as a way to give back to the local community
and the City of Los Angeles in appreciation of the city's designation of the
Little Armenia neighborhood. Little Armenia is home to a large Armenian
population has historically been a way-station for Armenians immigrating to
the Los Angeles area. "The Armenian- American community is honored to have
an area of Los Angeles designated as Little Armenia and the AYF feels it is
our duty as Armenian-Americans and Angelinos to reciprocate this gesture"
said AYF Central Executive member Shant Melkonian.
The AYF counts on the support of the Armenian American community to make
this event a success. Those who are interested in volunteering or
contributing to this event should email [email protected] or call our offices
at 818.507.1933
Founded in 1933, the Armenian Youth Federation (AYF) has grown to become the
largest and most influential Armenian American youth organization; with
chapters throughout the United States and affiliated organizations around
the world. Inspired by our past and motivated by the needs of the future,
the AYF actively strives to advance the social, political, educational and
cultural awareness of all Armenian youth.
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