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NY AYF ‘Bar Party’ Benefits
Children in Armenia
 On July 26, the New York AYF “Hyortik” Chapter brought
together youth from all corners of the Armenian community
for its annual Summer Bar Party. Armenians from New York,
New Jersey, and as far away as Boston and Philadelphia
packed a room at Latitude Bar in Manhattan where they danced
all night to the music of DJ Ash.
“Our members had a great time at the annual AYF Summer Bar
Party this past weekend. We can always count on the New York
AYF to saturate Armenian celebrations with wholesome
happiness, excitement, and pride in our heritage,” said
Columbia University Armenian Club president Shaunte
Baboumian. “It is with great joy that I partake in AYF
events.”
Attendees talked, mingled, and danced under the large
Armenian flag in the center of the room. They also watched
photos and videos displayed on TVs throughout the bar
depicting the activities of the New York AYF, the AYF
Eastern Region, and AYFers around the world.
The “Hyortik” AYF donated a portion of the event’s proceeds
to the ARS Sponsor-a-Child Program. Established in 1992, the
program provides financial support to children whose parents
were killed in the devastating 1988 earthquake in Gyumri,
Armenia, and in the Artaskh struggle for self-determination.
Over 7,000 children have been assisted by generous sponsors
who annually contribute $130 per child, per year.
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