Institution Nakashian Children’s Support Center (House of Hope-Mer Hooys) 

Age 10

Date Profile Received: 2024-08-12

Gender: Female

Date of Birth: 2014-06-21

Family History: Maria has three younger brothers and one younger sister. Maria's mother had suffered through abuse for 10 years from Maria's father, which Maria had witnessed. Her mother is now in the Armenian Lighthouse Charitable Foundation’s shelter. It was agreed upon that bringing Maria to the Center was the best choice for her.

Special Interests: Maria is very good at mathematics. She also loves to read books, draw, and play games with her friends.

Immediate Needs: Day to day and educational needs ($1,200/annually).