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11/05/2026

The Armenian National Committee of America Eastern Region will recognize trailblazing Armenian-American advocate Ani Haroian with the 2026 Vahan Cardashian Award at its 20th Annual Gala.

The Vahan Cardashian Award is the ANCA Eastern Region's highest honor, and is presented to those whose lifetime of service and dedication has advanced the Armenian Cause and left a lasting impact on their community for generations to come.

As chair of the Armenian National Committee of Rhode Island, Haroian built the ANC of RI into one of the most effective ANC chapters in the country. Today, the ANC of RI stands on the foundation Ani Haroian built. The relationships she formed across Rhode Island’s political leadership, and the precedent she set when the State House became the first in the nation to speak for Artsakh, continue to open doors for the activists who have followed her.

We are proud to be honoring Ani for her lifelong commitment to the Armenian Cause this December.

Read more at er.anca.org.

For tickets and sponsorship opportunities, visit givergy.us/ancaergala.

11/03/2026

The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) Eastern Region will recognize longtime Rhode Island Armenian-American community leader Stephen Elmasian with the 2026 Vahan Cardashian Award at its 20th Annual Gala.

The Vahan Cardashian Award is the ANCA Eastern Region’s highest honor, and is presented to those whose lifetime of service and dedication has advanced the Armenian Cause and left a lasting impact on their community for generations to come.

Elmasian’s longstanding leadership of the Armenian National Committee of Rhode Island (ANC of RI) has helped strengthen Armenian-American advocacy and civic engagement throughout the state. Having served as chairman for many years, he currently serves as Co-Chair of the committee.

We are proud to be honoring Steve for his lifelong commitment to the Armenian Cause this December. Read more at er.anca.org

For tickets and sponsorship opportunities, visit givergy.us/ancaergala.

11/02/2026

Election Day is tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3! Make sure you’re informed and prepared before you head to the polls. Every vote counts! 🗳️

10/23/2026

Michigan led the way.

Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) led over 100 members of Congress in calling on Secretary of State Marco Rubio to enforce Section 907 of the FREEDOM Support Act and withhold U.S. military aid to Azerbaijan. Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) and U.S. Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and Frank Pallone (D-NJ) co-led the October 5 letter.

President Trump waived Section 907 in August 2025 and notified Congress in July 2026 that he would extend that waiver, even as Baku sentenced Armenian hostages, including Artsakh's former leaders, to prison terms as long as life, demolished Armenian churches, and kept its troops on an estimated 241 square kilometers of sovereign Armenian territory.

Thank you to Michigan's six signers for standing up for Armenia's security and sovereignty:

- Senator Gary Peters (D-MI)
- Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI)
- U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-6)
- U.S. Representative Haley Stevens (D-MI-11)
- U.S. Representative Rashida Tlaib (D-MI-12)
- U.S. Representative Shri Thanedar (D-MI-13)

Election Day is November 3. Before you vote, see where your members of Congress and candidates stand on Armenian American priorities: anca.org/electionhub

10/21/2026

It’s back! The ANCA Eastern Region’s Online Christmas Auction returns this year with gifts by Armenian creators from Artsakh, Armenia, and from around the world.

Get your Christmas shopping done early by bidding on this year’s selection from Tuesday, November 10 through Sunday, November 15. Items will be available to view once the auction is launched.

Visit givergy.us/ancaerauction to learn more!

10/21/2026

Earlier this week, the ANC of New Jersey and the local Armenian Community welcomed Representative Josh Gottheimer at the St. Leon's Food and Art's Festival.

For nearly 10 years, Rep. Gottheimer has been standing with Armenian-Americans, serving on the Congressional Caucus for Armenian Issues, and cosponsoring the Armenian Genocide Education Act, 2024 Azerbaijan Sanctions Review Act, and calling on Azerbaijan to release all Armenian hostages and POWs.

The ANCA Eastern Region extends a heartfelt thank you to Representative Gottheimer for his continued support of the Armenian people both in his home state of New Jersey and in the halls of Congress.

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10/16/2026

The November 3 election is just weeks away! If you live in one of these states, there’s still time to register online.

Whether this will be your first time, or you’ve been voting for years, make sure you’re Election Day ready by visiting vote.gov.

Also, learn more about where your candidates stand on issues of importance to the Armenian American community and make your voice heard this November!

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09/23/2026

Advocates from across the country united on Capitol Hill for ANCA Advocacy Days.

Together, they demanded the right of return for Artsakh’s indigenous Armenian population, the immediate release of all hostages held in Baku, and justice for the Artsakh genocide.

Every meeting. Every voice. Every action counts.

09/16/2026

100+ advocates. 30+ states. 150+ congressional meetings.

During the ANCA Advocacy Days in Washington, D.C., advocates from across the nation came together on Capitol Hill to speak with one unified voice in defense of the people of Artsakh.

From meeting directly with Members of Congress and key staffers to pushing for the right of return for Artsakh, holding Azerbaijan accountable for ethnic cleansing, securing continued support for Armenia, and advocating for a just, equitable, and durable peace, our community showed up in full force.

Advocacy isn’t just a single event—it’s an ongoing movement driven by everyday people taking action.

09/15/2026

ANCA Eastern Region advocates, joined by ANCA Executive Director Aram Hamparian, sat down with U.S. Ed Markey (D-MA) during ANCA Advocacy Days to discuss ANCA's policy priorities.

Senator Markey has been a vocal champion on this issue, having led a Senate letter signed by 26 colleagues, urging the Administration to press Azerbaijan on the release of unlawfully detained Armenian POWs.

Advocates urged him to build on that record by:

--Signing the bicameral, bipartisan Peters-Bilirakis letter calling on the Administration to withhold U.S. military assistance to Azerbaijan under Section 907 until Baku releases Armenian POWs, halts the destruction of Armenian heritage sites, and withdraws from sovereign Armenian territory.

--Continuing to press for the enforcement of Global Magnitsky sanctions against the Azerbaijani officials responsible for war crimes and human rights violations.

The briefing also covered the Armenian hostages illegally imprisoned in Baku for over 1,000 days and Azerbaijan's ongoing destruction and desecration of Armenian churches and holy sites.

Read ANCA's policy priorities: anca.org/priorities

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