ARF DC News & Updates

A Day of Golf, Generosity and Community: AYC Golf Fore Kids Celebrates Its Ninth Year

ROCKVILLE, Md. — Supporters gathered at Norbeck Country Club for the ninth annual Armenian Youth Center Golf Fore Kids Classic on Monday, October 5. With the golf course completely sold out and more than 200 participants in attendance across golfers, volunteers and dinner guests, the much-anticipated autumn tradition once again brought together supporters of all

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How a Medical Mission Connected One Student’s Future to Armenia

I was born and raised in Maryland, thousands of miles from Armenia, but like so many in the diaspora, the homeland has always lived in me. As I’ve grown older and thought more seriously about what it means to carry that homeland with me, I’ve found myself asking how the life and career I am

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Hamazkayin DC Celebrates Armenian Heritage Through Tserakordz Lecture and Community Exhibit

BETHESDA, MD – On Saturday, October 17, 2026, Hamazkayin Armenian Educational and Cultural Society of Washington, DC hosted a memorable Armenian Tserakordz (Embroidery) Lecture and Community Exhibit at Soorp Khatch Armenian Church Hall, bringing together community members to celebrate the beauty, history, and cultural significance of traditional Armenian embroidery. The event showcased treasured pieces of Armenian

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25 Years Later: We Remember September 11

A Message from the ARF Sebouh Gomideh Twenty-five years ago, on the morning of September 11, 2001, the nation was forever changed. The terrorist attacks against the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon, and aboard United Airlines Flight 93 took the lives of 2,977 innocent people. Thousands more were injured, families were

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Hamazkayin Armenian Music Festival brings musicians and youth together

The second Hamazkayin Eastern USA Music Festival was held June 25-28 in Washington, D.C., welcoming more than 40 young musicians for an immersive three-day program dedicated to musical excellence, cultural enrichment and Armenian heritage. Organized by the Hamazkayin Eastern USA Regional Executive, the festival brought together talented young performers from across the Armenian community to

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SHNORHALI SCHOOL OPENS ITS DOORS FOR A NEW ACADEMIC YEAR

On August 23rd, Shnorhali Armenian School was filled once again with the laughter, energy, and warmth of our students and families. It was a joy to welcome new families, reconnect with so many returning families, complete short student assessments, answer questions, and share a few special moments together. There is something truly meaningful about seeing

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AYF DC Hosts their Second Annual “Capital Ball” — Celebrating Heritage, Leadership, and the Future of Armenian Youth

BETHESDA, MD—On the evening of May 2, 2026, the Armenian Youth Federation – Youth Organization of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation, Washington D.C. “Ani” Chapter proudly hosted its second annual Capital Ball. The evening brought together AYF alumni, ungers and ungerouhis, parents and supporters from the Greater Washington D.C. area and throughout the Eastern U.S. to

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The Gift of the AYF

I haven’t been the person standing behind the podium in a couple years now so I’m a little rusty but it is truly my pleasure to speak to you all tonight. As some of my fellow AYF members may know, this is my last year in the AYF and I will be aging out at

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Greater Purpose, For A Great Event

Tonight we are inspired by the very first community event our chapter hosted in 1942 — a cherry blossom themed celebration, a pinnacle symbol of Washington DC, that marked our founding. Just as our chapter carries the name Ani, the historic capital of Armenia, this event symbolizes a bridge between two capitals – Washington, DC

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My Experience In The AYF

I joined the AYF when I was just 8 years old. Even then, something about the energy and the community drew me in. AYF meetings, events, and especially Junior Seminar are some of my most vivid childhood memories. As I’ve grown older, I’ve come to realize just how valuable those experiences were. I still clearly

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Memorial Day Remembrance: Honoring Those Who Gave Everything

As we observe Memorial Day, the Washington D.C. “Sebouh” Gomideh of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation joins the nation in honoring the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice. Memorial Day is a solemn reminder of the cost of freedom and the enduring debt owed to those who gave their lives defending the principles

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A Step Forward – a New Chapter for the AYC and the Youth of our Community

The Washington, D.C. “Sebouh” Gomideh of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) announces the successful completion of the sale of the Armenian Youth Center (AYC) owned property in Darnestown, Maryland. This property was purchased years ago through the visionary spirit and tireless work of members of our local chapter. The proceeds of the sale of this

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AYF DC “Ani” Chapter leads Washington, DC march for Armenian Genocide and Justice for Artsakh

AYF DC “Ani” Chapter leads Washington, DC march for Armenian Genocide and Justice for Artsakh — Community Demands Trump Recognize Armenian Genocide, End Azerbaijani Impunity, and Secure Immediate Return of Armenian Hostages WASHINGTON, DC – On Friday, April 24, 2026, the Armenian Youth Federation – Youth Organization of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation Washington, D.C. “Ani”

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Armenia Affairs and ARF Policy – Round Table Discussion

On March 22, 2026, ARF Sebouh Gomideh proudly hosted the inaugural session of its Round Table Discussion Series at Soorp Khatch Church Hall in Bethesda, Maryland. The event drew a strong and engaged turnout from across the Greater Washington Armenian community for an afternoon centered on Armenia Affairs and ARF Policy. The program featured distinguished

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Soorp Khatch Church Community Passes Resolution Supporting Church–Organization Agreement

During the Annual Membership Meeting of Soorp Khatch Armenian Apostolic Church of Greater Washington DC, the community passed a resolution expressing its support for an agreement between the church and the community organizations – represented by the Armenian Youth Center of Greater Washington (AYC) – regarding the development of a future community center on church-owned

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