It has become a lovely tradition! Every year, when our Board President, Adrienne Krikorian, visits Armenia from the U.S., she spends a special day in the kitchen with our girls, preparing her famous Mac ’n’ Cheese and Brookies — a delicious combination of brownies and cookies! 😋
With cheese fresh from TJ’s, brownie mix from Costco, and a little taste of the USA, these treats have become everyone’s favorites! 🇺🇸
This year, the fun went both ways! With the help of our kitchen assistant, Narine, Adrienne also learned how to make traditional Armenian ponchik and piroshki! 🥯🥟
More than just a day of cooking, it was a beautiful opportunity to share traditions, learn from one another and create sweet memories together. Because the best recipes always include a generous helping of love! ... See MoreSee Less
Today, we celebrate the 63rd birthday of our beloved team member, Syuzan Vardumyan, whose years of dedicated service, compassion and unwavering commitment have made her a valued and cherished part of the Mer Hooys family.
Dear Syuzan,
On behalf of our entire team and the girls, we warmly congratulate you on your special day!
For so many years, you have been an important member of our team, bringing your experience, responsibility, warmth and sincere care to your work as a social worker. Your long-standing dedication to the girls and to the mission of our center is deeply appreciated, and we are grateful for all the years you have devoted to supporting and encouraging them.
Beyond your professional dedication, you are also a wonderful example of femininity, grace and self-care. Your always well-groomed, elegant and caring presence reminds our girls of the importance of taking pride in themselves, valuing their individuality and carrying themselves with confidence and dignity.
We wish you good health, happiness, personal fulfillment, continued inspiration and many beautiful moments in the years ahead. May this new chapter of your life be filled with love, joy and well-deserved appreciation.
With ❤️ and warmest wishes, The Mer Hooys Team at “Nakashian Children’s Support Center” ... See MoreSee Less
Our four girls from the Transitional Center hosted our Board President, Adrienne Krikorian, and several staff members for breakfast, treating everyone to a delicious homemade meal.
It is truly heartwarming to see how much they have grown and how their independence continues to blossom.
Moments like these remind us why our work matters — empowering young women to build confidence, develop life skills and create brighter, more independent futures. ... See MoreSee Less
House of Hope – Mer Hooys “Nakashian Children’s Support Center” is celebrating 14 years of hope, care and brighter futures!
Our girls and staff, together with Mer Hooys Board President Adrienne Krikorian and guests from the US led by Fr. Sarkis and Yn. Talin Petoyan, came together to celebrate this special milestone with great joy and enthusiasm.
Our girls delighted the guests with their warm hospitality, entertained them with a wonderful performance, gave them a tour of the Center and shared a lovely dinner together.
❤️ Fourteen years of making a difference, creating opportunities and building brighter futures for our girls!
Recently, the Mer Hooys team came together for a staff meeting and an inspiring discussion about the future of our girls and the continued development of our programs.
During the meeting, two of our talented team members, psychologist Sona and social worker Mane, gave a presentation on our newly remodeled Transitional Living Program, highlighting the importance of helping our older teens prepare for a safe, fulfilling and independent life.
The presentation sparked a thoughtful and engaging conversation among our staff about the important role each team member can play in supporting the girls’ growth and development.
Together, we explored how we can help our girls not only feel safe and supported, but also build confidence in their interactions with others, develop healthy relationships and gain the practical skills they need to navigate life independently.
At Mer Hooys, we believe that preparing young women for the future takes a team effort — one built on understanding, encouragement and a shared commitment to helping every girl reach her full potential.
This year marks the 14th anniversary of Mer Hooys and we are celebrating in a special way that has become a cherished tradition over the years — planting a tree in the garden of our center!
This year, we planted a dwarf apple tree 🍎. A beautiful symbol of growth, hope and the roots that connect us to our heritage and one another.
Just like a tree, Mer Hooys continues to grow, nurture and provide a place where our girls can feel safe, build confidence and flourish.
Each year brings new memories, new opportunities and more reasons to be grateful for the loving community that makes Mer Hooys so special.
Growing Together: Celebrating 14 Years of Mer Hooys!
Learn more about our mission and journey at mer-hooys.org
Exploring the beauty and rich heritage of Armenia! 🇦🇲 Some of our girls are enjoying a wonderful day in Garni, accompanied by our Board Director, Adrienne Krikorian, and a group of special guests visiting from the United States.
Together, they are discovering Armenia’s breathtaking sights, rich history and cultural treasures while creating beautiful memories along the way.
The Mer Hooys Board of Directors congratulates our very talented and dedicated social media director Gohar Gyurjyan, husband Der Garnig and daughter Marianne on the arrival of the newest addition to their family, Davit (David).
Gohar is SO dedicated to sharing on our social media platforms and newsletters news about our girls and program at Mer Hooys that she literally issued our monthly newsletter less than a day before delivering our newest angel.
Congratulations to Der Hayr, Yn. Gohar and the entire family.  God bless you and keep you healthy and safe throughout your long and beautiful lives.💕🙏🏼🍼 ... See MoreSee Less
Today, our girls had the pleasure of warmly welcoming a group of guests visiting us from the United States.
Our guests had the opportunity to learn more about our center, meet our girls and spend some special time together. And, of course, they even joined the girls in building a few LEGO sets! 😊
There is nothing more meaningful than these warm moments of connection.
We are always grateful for the people who take the time to visit, connect with our girls and become a part of our Mer Hooys family, even for a little while. ... See MoreSee Less
👩🍳 Cooking Day with Our Girls! 🧀🍪
It has become a lovely tradition!
Every year, when our Board President, Adrienne Krikorian, visits Armenia from the U.S., she spends a special day in the kitchen with our girls, preparing her famous Mac ’n’ Cheese and Brookies — a delicious combination of brownies and cookies! 😋
With cheese fresh from TJ’s, brownie mix from Costco, and a little taste of the USA, these treats have become everyone’s favorites! 🇺🇸
This year, the fun went both ways! With the help of our kitchen assistant, Narine, Adrienne also learned how to make traditional Armenian ponchik and piroshki! 🥯🥟
More than just a day of cooking, it was a beautiful opportunity to share traditions, learn from one another and create sweet memories together. Because the best recipes always include a generous helping of love! ... See MoreSee Less
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Today, we celebrate the 63rd birthday of our beloved team member, Syuzan Vardumyan, whose years of dedicated service, compassion and unwavering commitment have made her a valued and cherished part of the Mer Hooys family.
Dear Syuzan,
On behalf of our entire team and the girls, we warmly congratulate you on your special day!
For so many years, you have been an important member of our team, bringing your experience, responsibility, warmth and sincere care to your work as a social worker. Your long-standing dedication to the girls and to the mission of our center is deeply appreciated, and we are grateful for all the years you have devoted to supporting and encouraging them.
Beyond your professional dedication, you are also a wonderful example of femininity, grace and self-care. Your always well-groomed, elegant and caring presence reminds our girls of the importance of taking pride in themselves, valuing their individuality and carrying themselves with confidence and dignity.
We wish you good health, happiness, personal fulfillment, continued inspiration and many beautiful moments in the years ahead. May this new chapter of your life be filled with love, joy and well-deserved appreciation.
With ❤️ and warmest wishes,
The Mer Hooys Team at “Nakashian Children’s Support Center” ... See MoreSee Less
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Our four girls from the Transitional Center hosted our Board President, Adrienne Krikorian, and several staff members for breakfast, treating everyone to a delicious homemade meal.
It is truly heartwarming to see how much they have grown and how their independence continues to blossom.
Moments like these remind us why our work matters — empowering young women to build confidence, develop life skills and create brighter, more independent futures. ... See MoreSee Less
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Yesterday, We Celebrated Our 14th Birthday!
The Warmest Moments, All in One Video! ❤️
House of Hope – Mer Hooys “Nakashian Children’s Support Center” is celebrating 14 years of hope, care and brighter futures!
Our girls and staff, together with Mer Hooys Board President Adrienne Krikorian and guests from the US led by Fr. Sarkis and Yn. Talin Petoyan, came together to celebrate this special milestone with great joy and enthusiasm.
Our girls delighted the guests with their warm hospitality, entertained them with a wonderful performance, gave them a tour of the Center and shared a lovely dinner together.
❤️ Fourteen years of making a difference, creating opportunities and building brighter futures for our girls!
Happy 14th Birthday, Mer Hooys! 🎉 ... See MoreSee Less
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Recently, the Mer Hooys team came together for a staff meeting and an inspiring discussion about the future of our girls and the continued development of our programs.
During the meeting, two of our talented team members, psychologist Sona and social worker Mane, gave a presentation on our newly remodeled Transitional Living Program, highlighting the importance of helping our older teens prepare for a safe, fulfilling and independent life.
The presentation sparked a thoughtful and engaging conversation among our staff about the important role each team member can play in supporting the girls’ growth and development.
Together, we explored how we can help our girls not only feel safe and supported, but also build confidence in their interactions with others, develop healthy relationships and gain the practical skills they need to navigate life independently.
At Mer Hooys, we believe that preparing young women for the future takes a team effort — one built on understanding, encouragement and a shared commitment to helping every girl reach her full potential.
#MerHooys #TransitionalLiving #EmpoweringYoungWomen #IndependentLiving #GrowingTogether ... See MoreSee Less
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This year marks the 14th anniversary of Mer Hooys and we are celebrating in a special way that has become a cherished tradition over the years — planting a tree in the garden of our center!
This year, we planted a dwarf apple tree 🍎.
A beautiful symbol of growth, hope and the roots that connect us to our heritage and one another.
Just like a tree, Mer Hooys continues to grow, nurture and provide a place where our girls can feel safe, build confidence and flourish.
Each year brings new memories, new opportunities and more reasons to be grateful for the loving community that makes Mer Hooys so special.
Growing Together: Celebrating 14 Years of Mer Hooys!
Learn more about our mission and journey at mer-hooys.org
#merhooys #14yearsofmerhooys #GrowingTogether #rootedinhope #StrongerTogether ... See MoreSee Less
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Exploring the beauty and rich heritage of Armenia! 🇦🇲
Some of our girls are enjoying a wonderful day in Garni, accompanied by our Board Director, Adrienne Krikorian, and a group of special guests visiting from the United States.
Together, they are discovering Armenia’s breathtaking sights, rich history and cultural treasures while creating beautiful memories along the way.
#MerHooys #DiscoverArmenia #ArmenianHeritage #BeautifulMemories #Garni ... See MoreSee Less
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The Mer Hooys Board of Directors congratulates our very talented and dedicated social media director Gohar Gyurjyan, husband Der Garnig and daughter Marianne on the arrival of the newest addition to their family, Davit (David).
Gohar is SO dedicated to sharing on our social media platforms and newsletters news about our girls and program at Mer Hooys that she literally issued our monthly newsletter less than a day before delivering our newest angel.
Congratulations to Der Hayr, Yn. Gohar and the entire family.  God bless you and keep you healthy and safe throughout your long and beautiful lives.💕🙏🏼🍼 ... See MoreSee Less
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Today, our girls had the pleasure of warmly welcoming a group of guests visiting us from the United States.
Our guests had the opportunity to learn more about our center, meet our girls and spend some special time together. And, of course, they even joined the girls in building a few LEGO sets! 😊
There is nothing more meaningful than these warm moments of connection.
We are always grateful for the people who take the time to visit, connect with our girls and become a part of our Mer Hooys family, even for a little while. ... See MoreSee Less
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