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ARS of Western USA Hosts First Event Organized By ARS Membership Recruitment Committee
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,…
ARS-WUSA Transferring $50,000 for Earthquake Relief for Syrian Armenians
The Armenian Relief Society (ARS) of Western USA, Regional Executive Board announces that it is immediately transferring $50,000 to support earthquake relief efforts in the aftermath of the catastrophic 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Northern Syria and bordering areas during the early morning hours of February 6, 2023. Through the channels of the ARS Central…
ARS of Western USA’s Gala 2023 to be Held on March 12, 2023
The Armenian Relief Society of Western USA, Regional Executive announces its Annual Gala, which will be held on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at Taglyan Cultural Complex, located at 1201 North Vine St., Los Angeles, CA 90038. The evening will begin with a cocktail hour and silent auction at 5 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30…
ARS Javakhk Fund’s Fundraising Dinner
Over 200 members and guests gathered for the ARS Javakhk Fund’s fundraising dinner on December 18, 2022 during which over $60,000 was raised for the renovation of the ARS Akhaltskha Youth Center in Javakhk. The event, sponsored by the Baghdassarian Family in memory of their father Hagop Baghdassarian, honored Ungh. Haigoush Kohler for her long-time…
ARS of Western USA Hosts Meeting with Foreign Minister of Artsakh David Babayan
Glendale, CA – Coinciding on the two-year anniversary of Azerbaijan’s launch of a 44-day war on Artsakh, the Armenian Relief Society of Western USA, Regional Executive Board hosted a meeting with Foreign Minister of Artsakh David Babayan on September 27, 2022 at the ARS Regional Headquarters. The delegation accompanying Foreign Minister Babayan included Archbishop Barkev…
ARS Social Services Joins County Covid-19 Community Equity Fund Partnership
Glendale, CA.- The Armenian Relief Society (ARS) of Western USA, Social Services has been selected as one of 25 organizations to receive an award from the County Covid-19 Community Equity Fund (CCCEF) to perform prevention, community outreach/engagement, and system navigation services for Los Angeles County. As part of a subcontract agreement with Community Partners, services…