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Fresno Armenian Organizations



Academy of Classical Music and Art (ACMA)
4932 N. Cedar Ave., Fresno, CA 93726  Map | (559) 577-8495
Founded by Duo Maestoso brother and sister pianists Gianeh and Ovanes Arakelyan in 2007, the academy aims to impart music and art lessons to the residents of Fresno County.
 
Armenian Community Center
2348 Ventura St., Fresno, CA 93721 | (559) 233-2315 | Web Site
The mission of the Armenian Community Center of Fresno is to enrich life, build Armenian identity, and facilitate connections within Armenia and Armenians worldwide. The center has been around, in one form or another, since 1908. Over the years it outgrew its original location on Ventura St., between L an M Streets, and has been housed at its current location for many years. Today it houses a banquet hall, the Asbarez Club & Restaurant (open to the public), and hosts various social and cultural programs for the local Armenian community.
 
Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU)
1720 Fulton St., Fresno, CA 93721  Map | (559) 233-5626 | Web Site
Sponsors cultural and sporting activities for the Fresno Armenian community at large.
 
Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA)
P.O. Box 626, Fresno, CA 93709 | (559) 486-1918 | Web Site
Fresno chapter of the ANCA--the largest Armenian American grassroots political organization. Its main goals are to foster public awareness in support of an independent Armenia, to influence and guide US policy on matters of interest to the Armenian American community, and to represent the Armenian American viewpoint on matters of public policy.
 
Armenian Relief Society
P.O. Box 1685, Fresno, CA 93717
P.O. Box 327, Fresno, CA 93708 | Web Site
The two Fresno chapters of the Armenian Relief Society serve the social and educational needs of the Armenian community in the Fresno area, as well as sending humanitarian aid to Armenia.
 
Armenian Theological Students' Aid (ATSA)
915 E. Windsor Circle, Fresno, CA 93720  Map | (559) 433-0548
Founded in 1944, the ATSA is a non-profit, charitable organization with a stated mission of "Serving the Future Servants of the Church." It works in partnership with the Evangelical Unions around the globe, the Armenian Missionary Association of America, and has granted numerous scholarships and financial aid to seminary students around the world.
 
Armenian Youth Federation (AYF)
2348 Ventura St., Fresno, CA 93721  Map | (559) 233-1933 | Web Site
"If you want to predict, and see the future of a people, look at its youth"
                                                       --AYF Founder, General Karekin Njteh
Fresno "Kevork Chavoush" chapter of the worldwide AYF organization, provides a means for Armenian youth to become acquainted with Armenian history, culture, and causes.
 
Homenetmen
2348 Ventura St., Fresno, CA 93721  Map | (559) 495-1112 | Web Site
Established in 1973, the Fresno chapter of the worldwide Homenetmen organization, offers scouting (affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America) as well as athletic programs for all ages.
 
William Saroyan Society
P.O. Box 4606, Fresno, CA 93704 | (559) 221-1441 | Web Site
Dedicated to promoting the life, times and literary works of William Saroyan, while educating the public about the human values depicted in his writing. Organizes writing contests, radio programs, and other activities/events to promote Saroyan's writings.