Sponsor a child / Sponsor a student

SPONSOR A CHILD
Children Sponsored by ARS Canada

Objectives
Support and shelter every child in need in Armenia.

The ARS “Sponsor-A-Child” Program was established in 1988 with the initiative of the ARS Central Executive Board, following the earthquake in Armenia and expanded as a result of the armed struggle in Artsakh (Karabagh).

It is the desire and cherished goal of the Armenian Relief Society, that not a single child in our Homeland be allowed to remain without support and shelter, and that all individuals enjoy the blessings of family and home, in peace and security.

Today, with the active participation of ARS regional entities, more than 6,000 parentless children in the homeland receive an annual sum of $200.00 US each, provided by volunteer sponsors, who additionally donate 20.00 USD to the ARS Central Executive to cover the on-going administrative costs of the project. To make this possible, all those who care to give their moral and financial support, can do so by getting in touch with their local – or nearest – ARS office.

To sponsor a child, contact:
ARS Canada Regional Executive Board
3401 Olivar Asselin
Montreal, Quebec H4J 1L5
514-333-1616
e-mail: ars-canada@bellnet.ca


SPONSOR A STUDENT
Orphan Education Fund

The ARS 68th Convention in 2005 passed a resolution to create an Education Fund to assist orphans residing in Armenia and Artsakh, who had reached the age of 18. This was done in an effort to educate our orphans, so that they, in turn may become productive members of the community.

Present sponsors are encouraged to continue their contributions, until their orphans? graduation from an institution of higher learning.

To sponsor an orphan student after the age of 18, 320.00 USD per year.

To sponsor a student, contact:
ARS Canada Regional Executive Board
3401 Olivar Asselin
Montreal, Quebec H4J 1L5
514-333-1616
e-mail: ars-canada@bellnet.ca