Pari Louys With Paros

What Have You Done? With Arev Gabriel

Being motivated to give back is one thing, but motivating others to join is a tall task that requires lots of determination. Our guest today was so moved by the students and community she encountered, she took it upon herself to rally her own community to help fund the majority of a gymnasium that would create opportunity, joy, and connection for years to come. What began as a personal spark quickly became a collective effort rooted in generosity and purpose. Her story is a powerful reminder of how one person’s initiative can create lasting impact.
 
Learn more here: https://parosfoundation.org/donations/sjshhatfwiozdaxh-3-2-10-3/

Concentrated Impact in Gyumri

Over 35 years ago, the Gyumri earthquake left the second largest city in Armenia in shambles. Now three decades later the remnants of this disaster still remain, both visually throughout the city, and in the cruel cycle of poverty that has resulted. Through housing initiatives to permanently reduce domik, or container living, afterschool programs that provide enrichment for the future generation, and vocational training that gives people the opportunity to provide, strides are being made to not only move forward, but to thrive forward. 
Learn more about the Paros Housing, After School, and Vocational Center and get involved here: https://parosfoundation.org/donations/paros-center/

Aging Population in Armenia

Across Armenia today, thousands of older adults, many of them refugees from Artsakh, are facing the most challenging chapter of their lives. Uprooted from their homes, separated from familiar communities, and navigating the realities of aging under extraordinary stress, they are carrying both personal loss and the collective trauma of displacement. Yet within this struggle lies a powerful story of resilience, dignity, and the urgent need for compassionate support.
 
Learn more about this population and the efforts being taken to help in any way possible in our interview with Paros Executive Director, Peter Abajian. 

What Have You Done? with Nick Cabraloff

Next on our mini series, “What Have You Done”, we speak with Nick Cabraloff, one of the founders of Yeraz Blend, a new social group that is becoming a bridge: linking young Armenians to one another, to their heritage, and to opportunities for creating meaningful change. 
 
Join the next Yeraz event benefitting The Paros Foundation on November 6th in LA.
Get your tickets here: https://parosfoundation.org/events/yeraz-blend/
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What Have You Done? with Gail Chelebian

For the next episode in our mini-series, What Have You Done? We are interviewing Gail Chelebian, Superintendent of St. James Armenian Church Sunday School in Los Angeles, about what she has done to keep that bridge of faith and culture alive in her Armenian diaspora community. 

What Have You Done? With John Mangasarian

Giving back to the Armenia and Armenian organizations is something diaspora Armenians feel very connected to. From volunteering at your local church, donating to Armenia, visiting the country and giving back, and everything in between, getting involved as Armenians keeps the fabric of our culture thriving. Throughout 2025 we are asking our community, what have they done lately to get involved. Our hope is that these interviews show you that every little bit matters, and hopefully inspires you to also get involved.  
To kick off this mini-series we are talking to Paros donor and friend, John Mangasarian, who is a dedicated member of his Armenian community here in the United States as well as in Armenia. Learn more about how he gets involved in this episode. 

Hoops For Hayastan with Garen Spendjian & Natalie Leist

Promoting teamwork, building confidence, and developing valuable life skills are just a few of the benefits of organized sports. With a lack of resources, however, these benefits may not be reaching the many children throughout Armenia. That is why Hoops For Hayastan has set out to combine their passion for basketball and their love for their country to bring the tangible aspects of sports and its many benefits to Hayastan.
 
Learn more: https://www.hoops4hayastan.org/
Follow: https://www.instagram.com/hoops4hayastan/
Donate to Shgharshik Gym: https://parosfoundation.org/donations/sjshhatfwiozdaxh-3-2-10-3/
 

Nourishing Armenia with Stephanie Sudjian

Healthy nutritional habits are important and learning these habits from a young age can greatly improve one’s overall well-being. In Armenia, especially in the villages, these healthy habits may not be established resulting in poor health later on in life. Through education and guidance, people will better understand their choices, and that is the goal of Stephanie Sudjian, a nutritionist who is setting out to nourish Armenia.
 
https://www.fphwellness.com/

$50k for 60 Years with Peter Abajian

They say 60 is the new 50 and our guest today is the perfect example that age is just a number! 
To celebrate Paros Executive Director, Peter Abajian's milestone birthday, we are raising $50,000 to go towards Debi Arach Children’s Center Operating Budget! 
 
Learn more and donate here: https://parosfoundation.org/donations/50k-for-60-years/

Bringing Garment Production to Armenia with Ashod Spendjian

It’s a rare occurrence to look at your clothing label and read “Made In Armenia”. Our guest Ashod Spendjian, and his family, with deep roots in the apparel industry, have set out to change this. With an untapped potential, Armenia is poised to deliver high-quality apparel that could be in your cart the next time you go shopping. Listen as Ashod explains this goal and how they are setting out to achieve it. 
 
Learn more about Lorens NYC here: https://www.lorensnyc.com/