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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...

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...

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...

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...

We are all committed to giving back, especially to AGBU. You could say that my father’s legacy lives on.Written for AGBU Impact Magazine 2024 by Lisa Jerejian. Photos by Jay Watson.Over the years, Hagop Manuelian and his wife Iroula have...

Following the meeting of the AGBU Central Board of Directors on October 13, 2024, the newly elected executive officers of the AGBU are Sam Simonian, President; Arda Haratunian and Yervant Zorian, Vice Presidents; Ani Manoukian,...

This Sunday, November 10, 2024—at the request of His Holiness Karekin II, the Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians—the Armenian faithful around the world will join a special prayer service for the Armenian POWs still held captive in...

To Your Holiness Karekin II, my fellow AGBU Central Board members, Council of Trustees, and distinguished guests, members and friends of AGBU, both present here today and around the world: Thank you.   I am truly honored to stand on the...

Esteemed Chairman of the Armenian General Benevolent Union’s Council of Trustees, Mr. Vatche Manoukian,Distinguished Honorary President Mr. Berge Setrakian, Honorable President of the Central Board, Mr. Sam Simonian, Beloved Members...

It is my privilege to be with you today. The General Assembly is the forum that allows our Central Board to report on our achievements over the preceding two years, assess the state of the organization, and plan for its future.Accountability to our...