OUR HOME TO ARTSAKH

On September 27, 2020,  Armenians in Artsakh were attacked by Azerbaijani military forces. Turkey supported  Azerbaijan in the war with weapons and mercenary soldiers. Azerbaijan ignored  international appeals to stop the aggression and conduct peaceful negotiations.  After multiple ceasefire agreements were violated by Azerbaijan, on November 9, 2020, Russia forced a cease fire on the parties, putting an end to current  hostilities.

The need for humanitarian aid  is immediate. In  the wake of this war the suffering of innocent families continues. The war has  left a devastating impact including the deaths of innocent men, women, and  children. Families have been displaced, homes have been destroyed and thousands  of volunteer soldiers were killed defending their families and homes. Countless  refugees have fled to Armenia proper which is now struggling to provide food,  shelter, and medical supplies.

His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos  of the Great House of Cilicia has designated 2021 as the Year of Artsakh.  Our community is answering the call through Our Home to Artsakh, a social  media virtual concert event to be held on March 25, 2021 @ 7pm, EST broadcast on YouTube and Facebook.

Some of the finest Michigan musical artists are generously donating  and sharing their talents so that we may raise awareness and help raise desperately  needed funds.  This concert will showcase  wonderful variety of musical genres featuring well-known jazz, rock, folk,  classical, contemporary, and international musical artists.

We have already identified many  families in need that have been affected by the war.  For every $100 dollars that we raise we will  purchase a gift card to a local grocery store.  These cards will be directly delivered to these family in need.

All donations are greatly appreciated and will be accepted. Please keep in mind that $100 can feed an entire family for a month. Your tax-deductible donation can be made to St. Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Church.