
GLENDALE–The Armenian Relief Society United Iraqi Relief Fund announced that the committee has raised $100,000 through a successful raffle.
The Fund, which works with the participation and the blessing of the Western Prelate and Primate, as well as the leaders of the Evangelical and Catholic communities, introduced 10,000 raffle tickets at $10.
During a special dinner-banquet held at the ARS Western Regional headquarters last month, the drawing of the raffle was held.
Speaking at the event was chairperson of the committee Varant Melkonian, as well as Regional Executive chairwoman Sonia Peltekian and Vice-Chairwoman Seta Khojayan. All speakers expressed their gratitude to the community for heeding the ARS’s call and taking part in this effort, which will provide much-needed assistance to Armenian community of Iraq.
The winning raffle numbers are: 29816, 26955, 30572, 25431, 28805, 31387, 32962, 25157, 32231, 27041, 33006, 29610, 27129, 28294, 26160, 29331, 32577, 26605, 30753 and 30132.
Individuals who have not claimed their prize may contact the ARS office at 818.500.1343.