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Welcome to the Armenian Relief Society - Western USA

The Armenian Relief Society serves the social, health and welfare needs of the community; promotes the Armenian language and culture; provides financial assistance to students; assists victims of natural disasters and wars; fosters the spirit of good fellowship among ARS members and community; and advocates human rights and social change in civil society.

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Local Programs

Through the work of our region's chapters, the provision of social services, mental health services, and community partnerships, our local programs contribute to the betterment of society.

International Programs

The organization’s humanitarian programs reach far and wide to Armenia, Artsakh, Javakhk, Syria and communities around the world where aid is needed most.

Education Promotion

The ARS of Western USA operates one-day schools, provides scholarships, supports kindergartens and youth centers to promote and advance education.

Making a Difference

Our commitment to humanitarian service is aimed at making an impactful difference in the lives of those we serve. Share our vision and partner with us to make a difference.

Recent News

August 5, 2026

The 100th Convention of the ARS of Western USA Elects a New Regional Executive

Encino, California – The 100th Biennial Regional Convention of the Armenian Relief Society (ARS) of Western USA was held at…

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August 5, 2026

100րդ Պատգամաւորական Ժողովը Կ՚ընտրէ Նոր Շրջանային Վարչութիւն Մը

Էնսինօ, Քալիֆորնիա.- Հայ Օգնութեան Միութեան (ՀՕՄ) Ամերիկայի Միացեալ Նահանգներու Արեւմտեան Շրջանի 100րդ Երկամեայ Պատգամաւորական Ժողովը տեղի ունեցաւ Սրբոց Նահատակաց Ֆերահեան…

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July 17, 2026

ARS Voice Summer 2026: It’s a Wrap

As the Armenian Relief Society Western USA concludes its fiscal year and prepares for its 100th regional convention, here’s a…

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The Armenian Relief Society (ARS) of Western U.S.A is proud to offer scholarships to Armenian students!

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