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Regional Executive
Armenian Relief Society Of Western U.S.A., Inc.
517 W. Glenoaks Blvd., Glendale, CA 91202-2812
Telephone: (818) 500-1343
Fax: (818) 242-3732
Web Site:
Contact: Rita Hintlian
Email: Executive@ARSwestUSA.org

ARS Issues Appeal to Help Earthquake Victims in Haiti

Glendale, CA.- The Armenian Relief Society of Western U.S.A. (ARS),
Regional Executive board issued an appeal to mobilize its members and
the community at large to contribute to the ARS Haiti Relief Fund and
lend a hand to ongoing disaster relief efforts.

`The ARS feels the suffering of the Haitian people, especially since
we experienced similar devastation after the 1988 earthquake in
Armenia,’ said Sossie Poladian, Chairperson of the ARS Regional
Executive. She added, `Many of us, still remember the pain and anguish
that we felt and how comforting it was to know that world came to help
the people of Armenia. It is our duty to help the Haitians who fell
victim to a similar disaster.’

Since the ARS was founded a century ago, disaster relief has been one
of its humanitarian missions. Earthquakes, tsunamis and hurricanes
from Greece to Mexico to our own backyard in Louisiana have flung the
ARS into relief efforts.

Our community is urged to be generous with their donations, knowing
that every donation small or large can make a difference in the lives
of those who are suffering in their devastated nation.

Tax-deductible donations can be securely made on-line at
or checks payable to the "ARS of Western
USA" can be mailed to ARS of Western USA, Regional Executive at 517
W. Glenoaks Blvd., Glendale, CA 91202-2812. The web donations default
to `Haiti Relief Fund’ and the checks need to indicate the same on the
memo field.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress