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CINF Charity Auction Raises $4,000+ for Stepanakert Hamalir

Students of our Hamalir’s elementary school at the Dec. 24th Fashion Show, Stepanakert, Artsakh.

CINF’s charity auction, titled Artsakh Lives, began on March 8th, 2021. It featured 22 hand-made pieces designed and crafted by students of the Antonia Arslan Armenian-Italian Hamalir based in Stepanakert, Artsakh.

The majority of items consisted of everyday-wear, including tops, blazers, skirts, and pants, ranging generally from $30-$200. In addition, the auction featured a “Special Collection” of designer-quality garments made from fine fabrics, including luxury items like vicuna skirts and double-faced capes in Alpaca and Cashmere. Items in the Special Collection ranged in price from $250-$2,000.

By the auction’s close on March 18th, between bids and other donations, CINF raised $4,186. Bidders participated from across the country, including Massachusetts, New York, Connecticut, and California. Their contributions will directly benefit the Hamalir, as renovations continue and programs develop.

A momentous thank you from CINF to all of our bidders and donors!