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ANCA-WR and AAASC Sign a Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation

Glendale, CA – The Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region (ANCA-WR) and the Assyrian American Association of Southern California (AAASC) hosted a ceremony in which both groups signed a Memorandum of Understanding and Cooperation in an effort to further deepen and institutionalize relations between the two organizations.

The ceremony took place at the ANCA-WR Headquarters in Glendale, California and was signed into effect to formalize the organizational relationship between both parties. (more...)

ANCA-WR Announces Baghdassarian Family as 2019 Gala Sponsor

GLENDALE— The Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region is honored to announce Gevik and Peter Baghdassarian as the sponsors of the 2019 ANCA-WR Annual Gala Banquet, in memory of their father, lifelong community leader and benefactor Hacop M. Baghdassarian. This year, the gala banquet has been set for Sunday, October 20 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

“Hacop Baghdassarian was a major pillar not only in our Southern California community, but his visionary leadership transcended Armenia, Artsakh, Javakhk and beyond. Our Board of Directors decided to pay special tribute to his memory in recognition of decades-long service to the advancement of the Ar (more...)

ANCA-WR Advocates for Genocide Education to Thousands of Teachers

HOUSTON, TX. – As the nation celebrated the 4th of July and the 243rd anniversary of an independent America, the Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region’s Education Committee was advocating for genocide education and presenting resources on Armenian Genocide to thousands of educators across the country at the 98th National Education Association Representative Assembly (RA) and 157th Annual Meeting. Representatives of the ANCA-WR Education Committee in partnership with the Genocide Education Project and the USC Shoah Foundation were in Houston, Texas from July 2-7 at the Representative Assembly. (more...)

ANCA-WR Partners with Census 2020

GLENDALE – The Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region (ANCA-WR) recently became an official Census 2020 partner organization and will be undertaking a number of activities to raise awareness to ensure a complete count of Armenian Americans by writing in “Armenian” on the questionnaire.

“As an estimated one-million-strong community in California alone, it is of paramount importance for the ANCA-WR that the very people we represent are counted accurately in the 2020 Census,” remarked ANCA-WR Chairperson Nora Hovsepian, Esq. “We have put together a concrete action plan that will allow us to do just that, and our partnership with the Ce (more...)

ANCA-WR Endorses Kathryn Barger for LA County 5th District Supervisor

GLENDALE – The Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region (ANCA-WR) this week announced its endorsement of incumbent Kathryn Barger in her bid for Supervisor in Los Angeles County’s Fifth District for the 2020 Election.

“The ANCA-WR has enjoyed a very close and productive relationship with Supervisor Kathryn Barger throughout her first term in office and is proud to endorse her candidacy for re-election. We are confident that she will continue to listen to and address our concerns on behalf of the large Armenian-American constituency within her district, and we look forward to continuing to work with her and her wonderful staff throughout her (more...)

ANCA PN Launches ‘PN Talks: Journey to Success’

GLENDALE – On May 8, the Armenian National Committee of America’s Professional Network (ANCA-PN) launched its new video series titled: “PN Talks: Journey to Success.”

“PN Talks” is a video series that highlights well-known Armenian professionals, their experiences, and their journeys to success. It traces their path to success and introduces them on a more personal level, their habits, their everyday routines, and their work ethic. (more...)

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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 Armenia Delegation Completes Day 3, Holds Press Conference
08/01/2019

ANCA-WR Armenia Delegation Visit Concludes its Second Day
07/31/2019

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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.

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