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: office@arswestusa.org
Webpage:
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