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WATERTOWN, Mass.—The Armenian Relief Society (ARS) of Eastern USA has launched its annual Spread Christmas Cheer campaign for the holiday season. The aim of the project is to provide gifts and toys to children in need in Armenia, Artsakh, Javakhk, Syria and Lebanon. Each child will also be invited to celebrate Christmas at a communityContinue reading “ARS Eastern USA is on a mission to spread Christmas cheer”

The Armenian Relief Society Eastern USA will start Western Armenian conversation classes virtually for adults in January of 2023. The program started at the Nareg Armenian School in New Jersey, and in order to encourage greater participation, it was proposed to be implemented on a regional level. As such, this is a pilot program recommendedContinue reading “ARS of Eastern USA to offer Western Armenian conversation classes”

By Kohar Bargamian Teague (Kohar Mardig)101st ARS of Eastern USA Convention Reporter  On the first day of the 101st ARS of Eastern USA Convention, delegates arrived in the hotel lobby to a warm welcome from members of the ARS North Carolina “Nayiri” Chapter: Judy Hagopian Edwards, Lusya Shmavonian Schnelli and Anita Mangasarian Bolz. By the timeContinue reading “Reflections from the 101st ARS of Eastern USA Convention”

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Armenian Relief Society of the Eastern United States of America (ARS EUSA) convened its 101st convention on Thursday, August 18, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Twenty chapters were represented with 39 delegates, as well as the ARS EUSA Regional Executive Board. ARS Central Executive Board (CEB) liaison Silva Kouyoumdjian and representativesContinue reading “ARS of Eastern USA convenes 101st convention in North Carolina”

WATERTOWN, Mass. — The Armenian Relief Society (ARS) of Eastern USA is proud to announce that 48 graduate and undergraduate students have been selected to receive scholarships totaling $64,750. The applicants prevailed in a highly competitive application process that looked at each student’s academic achievements, involvement in the Armenian community and financial need. “We are proud toContinue reading “ARS of Eastern USA awards 48 students with scholarships”

The Armenian Relief Society of Eastern US Board of Directors has announced the winners of its 2022 Essay Contest. “The ARS of Eastern US Board of Directors extends its heartfelt congratulations to all the students for devoting time and effort to the ARS of Eastern US Essay Contest and sends its continuing gratitude to theContinue reading “ARS Eastern US announces 2022 annual essay contest winners”

More than 50 ARS members participated in a webinar hosted by the Armenian Relief Society (ARS) of Eastern USA on Saturday, May 14. Regional chairperson Caroline Chamavonian welcomed dozens of chapter members to the seminar, thanked them for their participation and encouraged them to share their knowledge with fellow ARS members. Chamavonian introduced the firstContinue reading “ARS of Eastern USA hosts virtual regional seminar”

The 2022 Armenian Relief Society (ARS) Norian Youth Connect Program will be held on Zoom on March 26, 12-2pm (Eastern Time).   This year’s program features two sessions:  —A panel discussion on “Creativity in Challenging Times” featuring journalist Liana Aghajanian, novelist Nancy Kricorian and pianist Kariné Poghosyan. Nanore Barsoumian will serve as moderator.  —A lecture byContinue reading “ARS Norian Youth Connect to tackle creativity and ‘Armenia(ns) Tomorrow’”

To celebrate the month of love, the Armenian Relief Society (ARS) of Eastern USA has launched its “Share the Love” fundraising campaign to collect donations throughout the month of February in support of the “Hot Meal Program” for the Armenian communities of Lebanon and Syria. Through this program, volunteers at the Armenian Relief Cross ofContinue reading “ARS of Eastern USA launches “Share the Love” fundraising campaign”

WATERTOWN, Mass. — The Armenian Relief Society (ARS) of Eastern United States is now accepting applications for its annual Undergraduate and Graduate Lazarian Scholarship program.   George and Beatrice Lazarian Graduate Scholarship: Students who have graduated from an accredited four-year college or university in the USA are eligible to apply for the Lazarian Scholarship for postgraduate studies in theContinue reading “ARS of Eastern USA accepting undergraduate and graduate scholarship applications”