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Photo 5: Visit to Canada: Toronto. 5.21.2025
May 21, 2025 | Press Release

AGBU President Sam Simonian Reinforces Community Ties During Visit to Montreal and Toronto

Montreal/Toronto — Sam Simonian, President of the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU), completed a visit to Montreal and Toronto from May 1 to May 4, marking the second leg of his tour across the AGBU global community, which...
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Armenians in Jazz 2025 Flyer
April 16, 2025 | Press Release

AGBU Arts Announces “Armenians in Jazz” Multi-City Tour in the US

AGBU Arts is proud to present the “Armenians in Jazz” tour, a series of performances highlighting the artistry and contributions of Armenian jazz musicians. The tour features internationally recognized artists...
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February 26, 2025 | Statement

AGBU Signs Joint Appeal to End Azerbaijan’s Political Persecution of Armenian Humanitarian Ruben Vardanyan

To the International Community: As major Armenian diasporan organizations worldwide and NGOs working in the Republic of Armenia, we the undersigned, are writing to urge you to take immediate action to end Azerbaijan’s political...
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AGBU Welcomes Governor Gavin Newsom to its Pasadena Center to Discuss Wildfire Recovery Efforts 
February 14, 2025 | Press Release

AGBU Welcomes Governor Gavin Newsom to its Pasadena Center to Discuss Wildfire Recovery Efforts 

On February 11, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom, First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and members of their team met with leadership from the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) Western Region and the Sahag Mesrob Armenian Christian...
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February 03, 2025 | Press Release

World Central Kitchen & AGBU Provide Meals to Altadena and Pasadena Communities

The Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU), in partnership with World Central Kitchen (WCK), successfully provided hot meals to families in the Altadena and Pasadena communities on January 29 and February 1. The two-day event, held at the AGBU...
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The complete destruction of Sahag Mesrob School after the fire
January 17, 2025 | Press Release

AGBU Cultural Center Opens Doors to Students of Sahag Mesrob Armenian Christian School After Devastating LA Fire

In the wake of a catastrophic wildfire that destroyed the Pasadena campus of Sahag Mesrob Armenian Christian School, up to 190 students from Kindergarten through 8th grade will temporarily relocate to the AGBU Vatche and Tamar Manoukian Cultural...
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January 11, 2025 | Statement

AGBU Donates $100K to Support LA Wildfire Disaster Relief Efforts by American Red Cross and World Central Kitchen

The uncontained wildfires that escalated the week of January 6, 2025 has thrust tens of thousands of residents of the Greater Los Angeles area into a state of crisis. The destruction is of a magnitude among the worst in the history of the state of...
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Sam Simonian
January 01, 2025 | Statement

AGBU President’s Year-End Message

The year 2024 marks a time of transitions, most notably when I assumed the position of eighth president of AGBU, succeeding Berge Setrakian. His remarkable 22-year presidency followed his decades of service on the AGBU Central Board. It is an honor...
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Michael Ansour
December 18, 2024 | Statement

AGBU Reflects on the Inspired Life of Former Board Member M. Michael Ansour 

The sad news of the untimely passing of former AGBU Central Board member M. Michael Ansour at age 70 marks a time to reflect on the life of a dedicated servant of the Armenian community. Ansour's tenure on the AGBU Central Board lasted 22 years from...
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South America trip Buenos Aires 1
November 27, 2024 | Press Release

AGBU President Sam Simonian Visits South American Armenian Communities to Strengthen Ties and Inspire New Initiatives

On November 12, 2024, the newly installed president of the Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) Sam Simonian completed a nine-day landmark tour of key cities in South America, reinforcing the organization’s mission to foster cultural,...

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