The Diocese
Posted: 03/05/2020
The Armenian Relief Society of Western USA celebrate its 110th anniversary with a gala banquet on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at the Glendale Hilton Hotel in Glendale, California. Archpriest Fr. Manoug Markarian and the Rev. Fr. Khajag Shahbazyan attended the gala which featured a short program, as well as entertainment, to celebrate 110 years of achievements.
Founded in the United States in 1910, the ARS is the largest and oldest Armenian women’s philanthropic organization in the world. As an independent, non-governmental, and non-sectarian organization, the ARS serves the humanitarian needs of the Armenian people and the society at large.
Since its founding, the organization has expanded to 27 countries. With approximately 1,200 members and 24 chapters, the ARS of Western USA plays an instrumental role in serving the community and the homeland. Since 1984, the region has contributed in advancing community-wide projects and pan-Armenian programs.
