Sponsor Yulia Ayvazyan- Warm Hearth
Item Number: 452
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Description
Name: Yulia Ayvazyan
Facility: Warm Hearth
Gender: Female
DOB: February 13, 1978
Father’s name/Occupation:
Alik Ayvazyan/Unknown
Mother’s name/Occupation: Tatyana Ayvazyan/Unknown
Sibling(s): No information
Family history: Yulia was born in Echmiatcin. When she was
very small, her parents moved to Russia, and Yulia stayed in Armenia
with her grandparents. When she was six years old, her grandparents took her to an orphanage, and she never heard from her family again.
Health history and current medical conditions: Yulia has developmental disabilities and difficulty communicating. She stopped speaking after she was taken to the orphanage. Before coming to Warm Hearth, she spoke very infrequently. While her communication is still scarce, she has begun talking more.
Education level: Yulia graduated from a special education program at Yerevan State College in 2012. She studied in the Carpet Weaving
Department, though she struggles to maintain focus on her work and has not been able to complete a carpet.
Special interests, talents, hobbies, and future
aspirations:
Yulia speaks more now, and occasionally will sing, laugh, and dance.
She loves to paint and draw and enjoys playing with dolls and toys. Yulia is very kind and tender. She loves children, baby animals, and
candy. She lights up when she hears music and often dances to Armenian folk music. Her first language is Russian, so she is often called by her Russian nickname, “Yulushky.”
Intended use of sponsorship funds (if known): Yulia is in need of sponsorship funds to provide for her care, medical needs, therapy, food, clothing, and to support further development of vocational skills and integration in the community.
Special Instructions
The sponsorship program allows you to personally connect with an orphaned Armenian child or adult.Your entire donation benefits the individual you are sponsoring - no funds support the facilities or SOAR generally, and SOAR assumes the cost of all wiring fees. You will receive a photo and personal profile of the individual you are sponsoring, updates on his/her health, and notes, drawings, or correspondence from him/her, at least twice a year. In the case of young or children with special needs, updates will come from the facility directors. SOAR now offers two sponsorship mechanisms:
Full Sponsorship: For a minimum of $50 a month ($600 annually), your sponsorship will provide items like tuition (or a savings account for future tuition), educational books and supplies, musical tutoring, and medical care. Minimum one year commitments are required. Birthday and/or holiday gifts are always appreciated and can be arranged through SOAR.
Mid-Level Sponsorship: For $25 a month ($300 annually), your sponsorship will provide items like tuition (or a savings account for future tuition), educational books and supplies, musical tutoring, and medical care. Minimum one year commitments are required. Birthday and/or holiday gifts are always appreciated and can be arranged through SOAR.
Special Occasion Package: For $150 annually, the Special Occasion Package provides $50 each for Easter, Christmas, and a birthday gift. SOAR will coordinate all purchases, consistent with the recipient's wishes. We respectfully ask that the $150 be paid up front and in full.
To enroll, please go to: http://soar-us.org/enroll.html.