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  • ARS-WR Campaigns for Tsunami Victims

    PRESS RELEASE
    Armenian Relief Society of Western U.S.A. Inc.
    Regional Executive
    517 W. Glenoaks Blvd., Glendale, CA 91202-2812
    Telephone: (818) 500-1343
    Fax: (818) 242-3732
    e-mail: [email protected]
    Webpage: http://www.arswestusa.org/


    ARS Campaigns for Tsunami Victims

    In response to the devastating Tsunami in South-East Asia, the
    Armenian Relief Society of Western USA (ARS-WR) calls on its
    supportive communities to respond with generous hearts to a
    special ARS Tsunami Fund.

    "How can we as Armenians not remember the generosity of the world
    community when the entire world opened their hearts and gave
    tremendous support following the 1988 Spitak earthquake that took
    the lives of thousands?" asked Ung. Angela Savoian, Chair, ARS-WR
    Regional Executive. She added, "In turn, we must do our part in
    helping the victims of this overwhelming disaster that has left
    millions in parts of Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, Thailand,
    Malaysia and the Maldives in such dire straits."

    The ARS Central Executive, based in Boston, Massachusetts has
    already made a contribution to the American Red Cross and
    appealed to its entities in 24 countries to mobilize their
    membership and communities to also provide assistance.

    During the ARS-WR regional membership Christmas party on January
    4, 2005, at the St. Mary Armenian Church Hall in Glendale, Ung.
    Angela Savoian, Chair of the ARS-WR Regional Executive, announced
    the start of the campaign for the tsunami victims to the ARS
    membership for the first time. Following her announcement, the
    members who gathered from chapters across the Southland from San
    Diego to the San Fernando Valley, observed a moment of silence
    for the 160,000 victims of the tragedy.

    On January 15, 2005, the ARS-WR headquarters, at 517 W. Glenoaks,
    Glendale, CA 91202-2812, will have volunteers ready to accept
    monetary donations for the ARS Tsunami Fund, which are tax-
    deductible. Local dignitaries and the press are invited to come
    to the center at 3:00 pm. We urge donors to mail their donations,
    or attend the day-long (10:00 am to 6:00 pm) fundraising campaign


    ARSwestUSA.org
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