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Organized by the Board of Regents of ARS Schools, ARS one-day school students performed during a cultural program on April 29, 2023 at the Armenak Der Bedrossian Hall of St. Mary’s Church in Glendale. ARS Regional Executive Board members, committee members, school principals, teachers, and family members were in attendance in encouragement of the students,…

ARS Regional Executive Board Chairperson Vicky Marashlian attended a special reception on April 27, 2023 honoring Senator Anthony J. Portantino, who was presented with the Pontifical Encyclical of His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians and honored with the prestigious St. Nerses Shnorhali Medal in recognition of his years of support…

GLENDALE, CA— Over $600,000 was raised on the occasion of the ARS Gala 2023 held on March 12th at Taglyan Compex in Los Angeles, CA, marking the 40th Anniversary of the establishment of the Armenian Relief Society (ARS) of Western USA. In a show of support for the many local and international needs that the…

Glendale, CA.- It is with great pride that the Armenian Relief Society (ARS) of Western USA presents its major sponsors for the upcoming ARS Gala 2023. The ARS Las Vegas Shoushi Chapter Verjine Koujakian Saturday School has become the ARS Gala’s Benefactor with a $250,000 donation in memory of Verjine Koujakian. A long-time member of…

On February 11, 2023, the ARS of Western USA was pleased to host its first event organized by the ARS Membership Recruitment Committee with a fantastic turnout of current and prospective members. Opening remarks were delivered by ARS Regional Executive Vice-Chairperson Zharmen Mirzakhanyan. The three speakers, Committee Chairperson Varduhi Petrosyan, Verginie Touloumian, and Angela Savoian,…