Asbarez writes that since the crisis in Syria continues, Armenian-Americans will continue helping the Syrian Armenians.
Rafi and Sarkis Ourfalian of the law firm Ourfalian & Ourfalian contributed $7,000 to the Syrian Armenian Relief Fund (SARF) in lieu of gifts and greeting cards for this Christmas season. They sent a letter to their friends and associates urging them to do the same, “We encourage all our friends to remember those less fortunate than ourselves in the spirit of the holidays and do what you can to help their plight.”
SARF Executive Council Chairperson, Zaven Khanjian, said of the donation, “It is exemplary and very encouraging that the Christmas spirit continues to direct charity-minded individuals and firms to help sustain Armenians in Syria.” Khanjian added that the Sis Compatriotic & Cultural Society had raised $4,200 for Syrian Armenians.
Everyone who wants to share Christmas gifts with the Syrian Armenians can mail their tax-exempt contribution to Syrian Armenian Relief Fund, P.O. Box 1948, Glendale, CA 91209-1948 or donate by credit card at www.SyrianArmenianReliefFund.org.
