OUR MISSIONRestoring hope and dignity to families across Armenia.
Our mission is to empower families in Armenia to become self-sufficient. Through the collective efforts of our members and community supporters in the U.S., Australia and Armenia, we provide Armenians with support. We are able to assist families who are struggling to cope during difficult situations by providing them with affordable housing, support for small business development and when needed humanitarian aid to help on the road to self-sufficiency.
ARC is a faith-based organization that shares the love of Christ in all its services. Serving Armenia is ARC’s deepest commitment and ministry.
HOW IT ALL STARTEDFounded in 2020 by a group of Armenian-Americans with a shared passion.
Armenian Relief Corps (ARC) was founded in 2020 by a group of Armenian-Americans who had the same vision for Armenia.
Each board member had traveled to Armenia many times and seen the critical need first-hand. They had all been involved in different organizations and wanted to find a way to make a lasting impact on the lives of Armenians.
In 2019, the team had the desire to start the organization and by 2020, ARC was established in the United States as a non-profit organization and in Armenian as a charitable foundation.
Our goal was and still is to provide a helping hand to families who need a boost and some assistance to be self-sustaining. Each board member regularly travels to Armenia. None of the organization funds are used to fund their travel expenses and lodging.
Because of our very low overhead costs, 99% of donations go directly to helping families in Armenia.
OUR TEAMBoard members with a purpose
Meet the dedicated U.S. board members who came together to serve their motherland, Armenia. ARC board members are not paid and are 100% volunteers.
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Herach Hacoupian
President
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Richard Afsharian
Treasurer
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Erik Carapetian
Board Member
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Andre Afsharian
Board Member
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Andrew Hacoupian
Board Member
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Ken Touryan
Board Advisor
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Our Partners
HELP THE CAUSEGive smarter with sustainable aid and development.
Over 65,000 Armenians are still living in sub-standard housing since the 1988 Spitak earthquake. Thousands more have been displaced due to war and conflicts.
The road to rebuild impoverished communities and war-torn regions is a long and arduous process, but together, the volunteers and supporters of ARC are committed to effect meaningful change that will impact the lives of Armenians.
99% of your donations and funds raised during fundraisers go to help Armenian families.
GET INVOLVEDBecome a volunteer and help us build a better future for Armenia.
Your skills, experience, and energy can help change lives. Join us in achieving our mission and vision to lend a helping hand.
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