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PRESS RELEASE
Thursday, September 29, 2005
AGBU MANOOGIAN-DEMIRDJIAN SCHOOL DONATES OVER $12,000 TO RED CROSS FOR
HURRICANE KATRINA VICTIMS
Van Nuys, CA – On September 22, 2005, the AGBU Manoogian-Demirdjian
School Student Council Executive Committee and School Business Manager
Levon Keshishian hand delivered a check in the amount of $12,035.50 to
the American Red Cross San Fernando Valley Headquarters in support of
Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.
In quick response to one of the most destructive natural disasters in
U.S. history, the School’s Student Council organized a two-week
fundraising campaign. Reinforcing the value and importance of
charitable giving, the entire School community, including
administration, faculty, Parent Teacher Association and students, came
together to support the Student Council’s fundraising efforts.
Upon receipt of the donation, Jennifer Bailey, American Red Cross Van
Nuys Service Center Program Manager, thanked the Student Council
Executive Committee for their generous work extending her
congratulations on their achievement.
Founded in 1976, AGBU Manoogian-Demirdjian School is a
pre-kindergarten through 12th grade co-educational private school
located in Canoga Park, CA providing instruction to approximately 1000
students. For more information on AGBU Manoogian-Demirdjian School,
please visit or call (818) 883-2428.
In response to the natural disaster in the Gulf States, the AGBU
Central Board, through special relief contributions, has donated
$100,000 to the American Red Cross in support of Hurricane Katrina
emergency efforts. AGBU encourages its worldwide membership to
continue donating to charitable organizations that are providing
Katrina relief efforts. For more information on AGBU, please visit