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February 07, 2007
YPGNY Armenian Christmas Fundraiser Sends $15,000 to Armenian Children
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Members of AGBU Young Professionals of Greater New York enjoying the glory of their fundraising success. -
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Host Joe Kasparian and honorary YP Onnig Djingueuzian. -
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Guests mingling and bidding on the many paintings available for the charity auction from the AGBU Children's Centers in Armenia. -
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Event hosts Mr. & Mrs. Joe and Souzi Kasparian.
NEW YORK, NY – On January 20, 2007, AGBU Young Professionals of Greater New York (YPGNY) kicked off 2007 with its seventh annual Armenian Christmas Reception and Silent Auction that attracted over 100 guests from as far afield as Los Angeles and Paris. The event raised $15,000 for the AGBU Children's Centers in Armenia.
Anticipated as one of YPGNY's signature events, the affair at Kaleidoscope Imaging, Inc., made possible by the kindness and generosity of hosts Mr. & Mrs. Joe and Souzi Kasparian, and brought together Young Professionals (YPs) ready to open their hearts to support the charitable cause -- a favorite among YP groups around the world.
The evening included a stylish silent auction with items donated from some of the city’s leading businesses, including Hermes, Lauren K Jewelry, Sirius Radio, Exhale Spa, Cutler Salon, and 6th Avenue Electronics. Private individuals also contributed an array of items including popular tickets to Broadway shows and sporting events to ensure the event's success. Among the most coveted pieces available for auction were needlework, handcrafted cards, canvas paintings and woodwork from the AGBU Children's Centers that exhibited the skills of the children and highlighted their role in continuing the artistic heritage of Armenians. "It was a very festive and fun event, and seeing the children's artwork made the cause immediate and personal," guest Michael Manasar said.
Contributions from local restaurants ensured that guests were treated to a mezze of Middle Eastern and Italian delights and Mr. Kasparian contributed to the evening's ambiance by DJing a diverse array music that captured the fundraiser’s youthful spirit.
"A truly spectacular event!," visiting guest Ara Arzumanian, Director of the AGBU Generation Next Mentorship Program in Pasadena, said about his first time attending the annual event. "I was visiting NY from Los Angeles and was very impressed to see so many Armenian young professionals from all over, coming together to have fun and raise money for our little brothers and sisters in Armenia. I met a lot of great people, had a blast and supported the youth of our nation--what more could you ask for out of an event?"
AGBU YPGNY would like to extend its heartfelt appreciation to honorary YP Onnig Djingueuzian for his enthusiasm and support in making this an unforgettable and truly successful affair. Other notable donors that made the event possible were Harout Balabanian, Harut Dermenjian, Schumers Wine & Liquors, Cognito, Inc., and the Akda Family.
To date, AGBU YPs have made a global commitment to support the AGBU Children's Centers and established an endowment in 2002 for the Centers which now totals over $40,000. Money raised from the YPGNY Armenian Christmas Reception as well as from the annual HALO Campaign (Help Armenia's Little Ones) is added to the YP endowment. Suitable for recipients of all ages, the YPGNY HALO Campaign allows individuals to make a donation in the name of a child, grandchild, parent, grandparent, sibling or friend for any occasion. HALO's team of designers creates specially designed certificates and distribute them to recipients the world over. This year, close to 100 certificates spread holiday cheer to mailboxes worldwide.
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