PRESS RELEASE
Alpha Epsilon Omega
Armenian Educational Relief Fund
P.O. Box 1662
Glendale, CA 91209
CONTACT: Alexander Abramyan
Phone: (818) 497-0125
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: aerf.alphaepsilonomega.org
September 09, 2006
Headline: Alpha Epsilon Omega’s Armenian Educational Relief Fund
Successfully Completes its Inaugural Project in Armenia
Alpha Epsilon Omega (AEÙ), announces the successful completion of the
Armenian Educational Relief Fund’s (AERF) inaugural project. Led by
AEÙ Brother and AERF Chairman, Alex Abramyan, AERF’s inaugural project
focused on providing much-needed supplies to Kindergarten #7 in
Armavir, Armenia.
In early 2006, Brothers of AEÙ kick started an initiative to assist
educational efforts in Armenia. The Brotherhood sought to make a
personal connection with educational efforts in the homeland and
directly donate supplies where they are most needed. Through personal
contacts and communication with local officials, Kindergarten #7 in
Armavir city was selected as the first project.
Fundraising activity from all six chapters of AEÙ enabled AERF to
raise more than $5,000 for the effort. During June-July 2006, several
Brothers traveled to Armenia to coordinate the effort. Additionally,
to further aid the local Armenian economy, AERF arranged for and
purchased all of the donated goods from suppliers in Armenia. Items
such as beds, bed sheets, desks, tables, chairs, toys, and electronic
appliances – essential items for the proper operation of the
Kindergarten – were purchased locally and delivered directly to the
Kindergarten.
Furthermore, Brothers hosted a field trip for the students at the zoo
in Yerevan City. The funds were also used to provide graduating
kindergarten students with new backpacks filled with essential school
supplies and toys to give them a head start in their academic life.
"We feel that the donations will motivate the young students to
succeed by allowing them to spend their youth in a secure and
comfortable environment. The donations were meant to encourage
students and provide them with the proper tools for a successful start
at their academic career. I’m very proud of our accomplishments in
this small school and hope that our contributions will one day promote
greater educational efforts all over Armenia," said Alex Abramyan.
Further details about AERF’s work in Armenia, including video footage
of the Brothers interviewed on Armenian TV and information for
prospective donors is available at the AERF website,