(Los Angeles, California) – The Armenian Relief Society (ARS) of Western USA, which proudly stands as a pillar of service, compassion, and empowerment, is honored to announce its Annual Gala, to be held on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at The Landmark in Los Angeles, California.
Timed to coincide with International Women’s Month, this year’s event will embrace the theme “Inspire Change: Build for Tomorrow.” The gala will serve as a powerful celebration of women’s leadership and collective resilience while marking the launch of the organization’s newly established Endowment Fund for Mental and Social Services, an initiative designed to sustain vital programs that uplift vulnerable individuals and strengthen Armenian families across generations.
The ARS of Western USA (ARS-WUSA) Gala will also raise funds to expand the organization’s humanitarian and community projects, reinforcing its century-long commitment to education, health, and social welfare. Through this event, ARS-WUSA seeks to inspire meaningful action, empower new leaders, and ensure that the Armenian spirit of service continues to flourish for decades to come.
“The Armenian Relief Society has always been there for the humanitarian and social needs of our communities,” said Christina Amirian Khanjian, Chairperson of the ARS-WUSA Regional Executive Board. “This year’s theme, Inspire Change: Build for Tomorrow, is to invest in our local communities to build a sustainable future.”
The evening will bring together community leaders, philanthropists, and supporters for an unforgettable gathering centered on a shared vision for a brighter tomorrow rooted in compassion and service.
Tickets are $200 per guest. For more information, table and ticket reservations, or sponsorship inquiries, please visit www.arswestusa.org, contact office@arswestusa.org or call (818) 500-1343.
Together, we inspire change. Together, we build for tomorrow.
With the People, For the People
About the Armenian Relief Society of Western USA
Founded in New York in 1910, the Armenian Relief Society (ARS) is nonsectarian, philanthropic organization dedicated to serving the humanitarian, social, and educational needs of Armenians and others in the community. The ARS of Western USA was officially established in Los Angeles in 1984 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, although individual ARS chapters on the West Coast were established much earlier, starting with Fresno (1915) and Los Angeles (1918).
Today, 24 chapters in California, Arizona, Nevada and Texas are part of the ARS WUSA make up the region with over 1,200 members. The headquarters are located in Glendale, California with social services and mental health offices. The region operates a day care and 11 one-day schools. Scholarships are provided to graduating high school seniors, and university students.
Through its social services, mental health services, youth programs, and cultural initiatives, ARS of Western USA continues to empower generations to serve with compassion, resilience, and purpose.
