Society for Orphaned Armenian Relief - Toronto Chapter

The Society for Orphaned Armenian Relief - Toronto Chapter is a Canadian nonprofit organisation dedicated to providing humanitarian relief to orphaned Armenian children and adults with disabilities globally. Registered under the Business Registration Number 849542832RR0001, this chapter operates as part of the broader Society for Orphaned Armenian Relief (SOAR) network.

History

The Toronto Chapter joined the SOAR family in April 2012. At that time, Armenians had already established a significant presence in Southern Ontario and the city of Toronto, following waves of immigration due to persecution and conflicts, notably the 1915 Armenian Genocide and subsequent Middle Eastern conflicts.

Mission and Activities

The primary mission of SOAR, including its Toronto Chapter, is to provide support and relief to Armenian orphans and individuals with disabilities worldwide. While specific ongoing programs for the Toronto Chapter are not detailed, these chapters typically engage in fundraising, liaison work, or program development to achieve their objectives. The Toronto Chapter may participate in events like the Unwrap Kindness fundraiser to support families and children affected by conflicts in Armenia.

Membership and Community

Although specific membership numbers for the Toronto Chapter are not available, it operates within the broader Toronto Armenian community, which is vibrant and well-established. The community includes numerous cultural and educational institutions, supporting a wide range of initiatives that promote Armenian heritage and provide social services.

Collaborative Impact

While operating independently, the Toronto Chapter contributes to the broader SOAR network, which spans several countries and includes different types of chapters—liaison, fundraising, program, administrative, and hybrid—each with distinct roles in supporting orphaned Armenian children and adults with disabilities.

[1] https://www.soar-us.org/toronto/ [2] https://www.soar-us.org/chapters/ [3] https://www.acctoronto.ca/en/organizations/armenian-relief-society/ [4] https://www.charitydata.ca/charity/society-for-orphaned-armenian-relief---toronto-chapter/849542832RR0001/ [5] https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/SOAR/