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Local Sister Organizations
Armenian Youth Federation
(Kevork Chavoush Chapter)
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AYF aims to empower Armenian youth through programs grounded in the AYF’s five guiding pillars:
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Educational – workshops, lectures, cultural learning
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Social – community-building activities and connections
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Athletic – sports events and competitions like AYF Olympics
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Cultural – celebrating Armenian heritage and traditions
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"Hai Tahd" (Armenian national identity & political awareness
Homenetmen
(Fresno Sassoon Chapter)
Homenetmen (Armenian General Athletic Union and Scouts), founded in 1918, is a global organization with 100+ chapters in 26 countries that develops Armenian youth through athletics, scouting, cultural programs, and service under the motto “Rise and Raise.”
Armenian Relief Society
(Mayr & Sofia Chapters)
ARS is committed to improving lives through education, welfare services, cultural preservation, and humanitarian outreach. It strives to empower Armenian communities, maintain cultural identity, and support those in crisis. The organization actively partners with donors, chapters, and volunteers to create meaningful, on-the-ground impac
​Hamazkayin
Hamazkayin is a global Armenian cultural and educational society that enriches Armenian diaspora communities through schools, publications, cultural events, and youth engagement. In the Western USA, Hamazkayin supports vibrant local chapters offering music, dance, theater, and arts programs that foster Armenian cultural continuity and creative expression
Armenian National Committee Of America
The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) is the largest grassroots Armenian American advocacy organization. Its mission is to promote the political, economic, and cultural interests of Armenian Americans while advancing a free, secure, and independent Armenia. ANCA works through lobbying, community organizing, voter registration, and youth leadership programs such as internships and fellowships. I
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