SOAR FEBRUARY 2021 NEWSLETTER
SOAR 2020 Annual Report Published

Read SOAR's 2020 Annual Report and learn about the pivotal impact SOAR made in the lives of those we serve in one of the most challenging years we can remember.

"As we move into 2021, it is important to reflect not only on the difficulties of 2020, but also admire the ways in which we responded valiantly to these challenges. Between COVID, the explosion in Lebanon, and the Artsakh War, the Armenian community faced three major catastrophes. As always, resiliency prevailed. The Armenian diaspora united in 2020 to support the defenseless, shield the victimized, and protect the most vulnerable members of our society.
I am proud and humbled by SOAR’s ability to adapt to a virtual environment and continue support to our children and families."

- George S. Yacoubian, Jr,
SOAR Founder and Executive Board Chairman
SOAR Quality Control Protocol

Learn about SOAR's strict quality control protocol which assures that all donations, in their entirety,
reach their intended recipients.
SOAR Families of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund
Hairdressing classes for Varsuhi, wife of fallen soldier, Mesrop Vardanyan.
Armen Vekilyan's wife, Gohar, taking computer programming classes.
Thanks to the Families of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund, SOAR has enrolled the wives of fallen Armenian soldiers in vocational classes to learn marketable skills to earn incomes for their families.
Sergey Derdzyan's wife, Anzhela, taking accounting classes
Visit here for more updates on our families of
fallen soldiers!
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS
Thanks to your generosity and goodwill, SOAR spread Christmas joy in 2020 to every child and displaced Artsakh family at our facilities providing gifts and celebrations to all.
SOAR Mobile Eye Care Project
and Dental Clinic Delivering Care in 2020
Despite delays due to the pandemic, the SOAR Mobile Eye Care Project opened our doors to families of service personnel and families displaced from Artsakh. Exams, treatment, and prescriptions were carried out free-of-charge.
The SOAR Dental Clinic also experienced delays due to the pandemic, but after reopening the clinic in the Fall of 2020, it serviced dozens of patients free-of-charge, including displaced Artsakh families, in need of dental care.
Join Our Global Network of SOAR Chapters
SOAR has 145 volunteer-led Chapters worldwide.

Join a SOAR Chapter and volunteer today!

SOAR welcomes our two newest Chapters -
New Hampshire and South Carolina!
SOAR LOTTO 2021
Buy your SOAR Lotto tickets and help our families of fallen Armenian soldiers!

Only $20 per ticket with a $500 payout! Purchase deadline is Sunday, March 14th.


Congratulations to Hratch J. Karakachian, CPA, ESQ. Los Angeles, CA, winner of our February lotto drawing, and who donated his winnings back to SOAR - thank you Hratch!
Special Tax Benefits for 2021 Giving

  • Charitable deduction limitations for cash gifts: You may again offset up to 100% of your adjusted income. In 2022, the deduction limitation for cash gifts will return to 60%.
  • IRA gifts for individuals age 59½ and older: You may withdraw money from your IRA to make cash charitable gifts in 2021 and avoid having to pay taxes on the IRA distribution. This opportunity will not be available in 2022.
  • Universal deduction: Individuals may claim a charitable deduction of up to $300, and married couples filing jointly may claim up to $600, even without itemizing deductions.

Please consult your tax advisor for details!
Thank you for your continued support!