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Western U.S. Campus Tour Spotlights ANCA Career Programs in DC and California

ANCA-WR Teams Up with L.A. County & Elections Officials for New Vote Center Community Meetings

GLENDALE – The Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region recently announced that it will be partnering with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk and other Elections officials to organize a series of Community Meetings in Glendale, Pasadena, and the Crescenta Valley to give residents the opportunity to discuss potential Vote Center locations to be placed within their neighborhoods in 2020. The new vote centers are part of the new voting model set to be launched for the March 2020 Statewide Primary Election.

The new voting model will utilize vote centers in compliance with the (more...)

Third Annual Armenian Genocide Education Awards Luncheon Set for March

GLENDALE – The Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region (ANCA-WR) Education Committee is proud to announce its third Armenian Genocide Education Award Luncheon to be held on Saturday, March 23, 2019, 11 AM at De Luxe in Burbank, CA. The Luncheon will celebrate and honor K-12 educators from public schools who have gone above their call of duty to teach their students about the Armenian Genocide.

“It is with great pride that ANCA-WR will be celebrating the 3rd annual Armenian Genocide Educators Awards Luncheon. This award has proven to be extremely valuable, many of the awardees have taken their teaching of the Genocide to yet higher levels.� (more...)

ANCA-WR Endorsed Candidates Dominate Midterm Elections

GLENDALE – According to early election results,a dominating majority of the Armenian National Committee of America endorsed candidates in the Western Region won election to the U.S. Senate and House as well as state level offices Tuesday, capping off months of sustained effort registering voters, signing up volunteers, organizing communities, and raising funds for supportive candidates from both parties and around the country.

In California, longtime supporter of the Armenian community Gavin Newsom (D) was elected as governor while California Senator and former Senate Pro-Tem Kevin de León (D) came up short in a close race for the U.S. Senate against incumbent (more...)

1,000 Strong Capacity Crowd Celebrates the Armenian Cause and the ANCA-WR

LOS ANGELES – More than 1,000 activists, community leaders, public officials, supporters, and generous donors attended the Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region’s Annual Gala on October 7 in Beverly Hills.

The community celebrated ANCA-WR’s accomplishments and bestowed the “Advocate for Justice” award upon British House of Lords Member Baroness Caroline Cox, the “Excellence in Media” award upon the “Architects of Denial” film team consisting of David McKenzie, Laura McKenzie, Elizabeth Stanton, Dean Cain, and Montel Williams, the “People’s Champion” award upon activist and musician Serj Tankian, and gave recognition to (more...)

ANC-WR Leads California Officials and Business Representatives on Historic Trip to Armenia

GLENDALE – A delegation consisting of prominent California elected officials and business representatives along with representatives from the Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region participated in a week long in depth visit to the Republic of Armenia. The groundbreaking trip, which took place from September 4-13, 2018, was hosted and facilitated by the Armenian National Committee – Western Region to provide policymakers and business representatives of various IT companies with a first-hand understanding of the rich Armenian history and culture while giving them an opportunity to meet with influential political, social and tech leaders in order to stre (more...)

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The ANCA has made it easier than ever to ensure your voice is heard in the Halls of Government on the federal, state and local levels, with the ANCA Rapid Responder System.

By signing up, you allow the ANCA to automatically send pre-written letters on your behalf to your legislators. This system ensures that your views and values are shared immediately with key decision makers, every time that the ANCA posts an action alert. This is especially vital when events develop quickly and every minute counts. (We will, of course, forward you a copy of the letter sent on your behalf for your files.) (more...)

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ANCA-WR Accepting Applications for Spring Internship Program
01/15/2019

Deadline to Nominate Educators Extended to January 25
01/04/2019

Over 200 Items Collected for Armenian Professionals Holiday Drive
12/20/2018

Western U.S. Campus Tour Spotlights ANCA Career Programs in DC and California
12/19/2018

ANCA Efforts Help Pass Local City Measures
12/03/2018

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2018 Internship Programs

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ANCA WR Spotlight: America We Thank You!

The ANCA Western Region spotlights the generosity by the American people and the efforts by the Near East Relief in rescuing and providing assistance to hundreds of thousands of survivors of the Armenian Genocide.

#HyeVotes

Check out the ANCA Western Region’s innovative campaign to expand the Armenian American voice in the electoral process.

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Use the ANCA’s March to Justice Armenian American online advocacy tool to reach to your legislators on the issues you care about most – with just a few clicks.

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Western U.S. Campus Tour Spotlights ANCA Career Programs in DC and California

ANCA-WR Teams Up with L.A. County & Elections Officials for New Vote Center Community Meetings

Third Annual Armenian Genocide Education Awards Luncheon Set for March

ANCA-WR Endorsed Candidates Dominate Midterm Elections

1,000 Strong Capacity Crowd Celebrates the Armenian Cause and the ANCA-WR

ANC-WR Leads California Officials and Business Representatives on Historic Trip to Armenia

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Western U.S. Campus Tour Spotlights ANCA Career Programs in DC and California

ANCA-WR Teams Up with L.A. County & Elections Officials for New Vote Center Community Meetings

Third Annual Armenian Genocide Education Awards Luncheon Set for March

ANCA-WR Endorsed Candidates Dominate Midterm Elections

1,000 Strong Capacity Crowd Celebrates the Armenian Cause and the ANCA-WR

ANC-WR Leads California Officials and Business Representatives on Historic Trip to Armenia

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