Armenian Relief Society of Eastern USA, Inc.

A.R.S. Mission As an independent, non-governmental and non-sectarian organization - and an NGO on the Roster in consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations - with affiliate entities in 24 different countries serving the social and educational needs of Armenian communities everywhere, seeking to preserve the cultural identity of the Armenian nation, and, whenever and wherever the need arises, to bring humanitarian help to all communities in distress - Armenian and non-Armenian alike. Some of the objectives of the Armenian Relief Society are: - To encourage high ethical standards and foster the spirit of good fellowship among Armenian Relief Society members and Chapters and among other national or continental organizations with the same purpose and objectives. - To aid in the social, educational, health and welfare efforts of the Armenian people. - To promote the teaching of the Armenian language and culture. - To establish and help finance Armenian schools. - To give financial aid to deserving students in Armenian educational institutions. - To give financial aid to deserving undergraduate and graduate college and university students particularly to those studying Armenology and social service. - To promote and perpetuate Armenian culture. - To encourage its members to participate individually or collectively in local organizations engaged in community activities and social services, compatible with the principles of the Armenian Relief Society (and ARS). - To cooperate with organizations with similar objectives. Показати більше