The Diocese
Posted: 10/12/2018
On September 30, 2018, the Diocesan Primate attended the annual Orran USA Fundraising Gala which was at Vertigo Event Venue in Glendale.
Primate's Message of Commendation to the Gala Organizers (Armenian)
Orran, meaning 'haven' in Armenian, is a benevolent non-profit organization 501(c)(3). Its mission is to divert children from the streets and engage them in academic, cultural, and extra-curricular activities; to fight the concept of beggar children as the principal breadwinners of their families; to identify and develop children’s interests and talents toward a working career; to help families in crisis; and to assist the needy elderly.
To this end the children of Orran have the benefit of a nutritious meal, assistance with homework, medical and psychological help, and focused instruction in various practical skills, for use in the real world. The elderly, meanwhile, gather every day for a hot meal. Through Orran, they are brought into the arms of loving and devoted professionals, local and from the diaspora, working relentlessly to heal the wounds of suffering and indignity.
