Thanks to a donation by renowned rock musician Serj Tankian and his wife Angie, Orran, a charitable organization based in Yerevan will be able to realize its hot meal program for the elderly in the city of Vanadzor starting February 17, 2014. Senior citizens in Vanadzor will receive one hot meal at the Orran Center, which will also serve as a place for them to come together and socialize. The program was launched in 2000 in Yerevan, where today, more than 55 senior citizens benefit from Orran’s initiative. Orran’s Vanadzor Center provides assistance to more than 65 children from poor income families. The children receive hot meals as well as medical, psychological, social and academic assistance and they also take part in vocational trainings and cultural programs. “Due to financial restrictions we weren’t able to realize our hot meal program for the elderly like we do in the Yerevan center,” said Orran founder Armine Hovhannisian. “When Serj Tankian and his wife Angie asked us how they can help the Orran Vanadzor Center we suggested different options. They showed great interest specifically in the programs for the elderly and in a few days they made a donation to this program. Thanks to their donation we can make sure that during this year’s harsh winter conditions, the elderly who are in need will receive at least one hot meal a day and have a warm corner where they can be taken care of.”
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