We’re here for you Lebanon

As we face tiny hurdles of virtual learning and social distancing here in Southern California, our student peers in Lebanon face unparalleled challenges of homelessness, hunger, fear, corruption, hurt and despair.  In Lebanon, the coronavirus health pandemic has been coupled with financial duress, civil unrest, inflation, government mismanagement and as of today, August 4, 2020... a huge explosion that tore the city to pieces. 

It shattered windows and tore families apart but it did not shatter the hope of the people. 

Thousands of miles away, we pray for all of Lebanon particularly students preparing to begin their middle school and high school academic year. 

We stand committed to easing the financial burdens you face and join you in thought and prayer. 

To our Southern California (and beyond) family and friends:

Please donate generously—from a few dollars (skip your açaí bowl) to a hundred dollars or more (sneakers, PlayStation gift cards). And, rest assured that ALL the money collected will go directly to a reputable and established non profit organization in Lebanon. Additional details will be shared upon final confirmation and communicated with FULL transparency to every supporter, every donor.

This is not our responsibility as a student. This is not our responsibility as an Armenian American. This is our responsibility as a good, law abiding citizen and human.

In Common Cause,

A group of incoming 9th graders from Southern California