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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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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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Hagop and Iroula Manuelian
November 20, 2024 | We Are AGBU

Future Forward

Hagop and Iroula Manuelian plant their stake in tomorrow
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...
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2024-10-12 - AGBU GA - General Assembly Meeting
November 07, 2024 | Press Release

AGBU Announces Election of Officers, Board and Council Members

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,...
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November 07, 2024 | Statement

AGBU Supports the Special Day of Prayer for Armenian Captives in Azerbaijan

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...
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October 12, 2024 | Statement

President Sam Simonian’s Acceptance Speech at the 93rd General Assembly

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...
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October 12, 2024 | Statement

The Message of His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and Catholicos of All Armenians, at the 93rd General Assembly of AGBU

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...
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October 12, 2024 | Statement

President Berge Setrakian’s Farewell Address Delivered at the 93rd General Assembly

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...

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