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SAVE THE DATE!

We are thrilled to announce a very special milestone β€” Mer Hooys – House of Hope is celebrating its 15th Anniversary! ❀️

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate 15 years of hope, love, growth and brighter futures for girls in Armenia.

πŸŽ‰ 15th Anniversary Celebration & Fundraiser
πŸ—“οΈSaturday, February 6, 2027
πŸ•• 6:00 PM
πŸ“ Saint Peter Armenian Apostolic Church
17231 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, CA 91406

The evening will feature:
🍽️ Dinner
πŸ’ƒ Dancing
🎁 Grand Auction
🀍 Silent Auction
✨ And a celebration of 15 incredible years of Mer Hooys!

Your presence and support will help us continue creating opportunities, providing care and building brighter futures for the girls we serve.

Mark your calendars β€” we can’t wait to celebrate this special milestone with you!

πŸ”œMore details and ticket information coming soon.

#MerHooys #HouseOfHope #15YearsOfHope #SaveTheDate #AnniversaryCelebration #Fundraiser #SupportGirls
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It is always a joy to welcome our family’s kind and generous supporters under the warm roof of Mer Hooys.

This time, our girls had the wonderful opportunity to meet Alice Skenderian and her husband who visited us from Glendale, California, sharing a warm and meaningful time together filled with smiles and conversations.

We are truly grateful for every visit, every connection and every person who continues to be part of the Mer Hooys family.
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Our girls were happy to welcome the boys from the β€œKuyrkchyan” Children’s Support Center in Etchmiadzin for a joyful and memorable day together.

The celebration was filled with music, dance, laughter, delicious treats, and fun games. Our girls shared beautiful musical and dance performances they had prepared especially for the occasion, making the day even more special.

It was a wonderful opportunity to connect, share joy and create warm new memories together.
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Our girls are making the most of the final days of summer vacation, creating new memories and enjoying new experiences β€” this time at Hedgehog Park! πŸ¦”

#merhooys #SummerMemories #NewExperiences #SummerVacation #makingmemories
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We are so happy to share some WONDERFUL NEWS with you!

Five of our girls have been accepted free of charge and with outstanding scores into different colleges (specialized high schools), pursuing their passions in theater, dance, music, carpet weaving and sculpture.

Their dreams became reality through their hard work, determination, and the unwavering support of Mer Hooys.
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Back to Learning πŸ“š

Brushing up on what we’ve learned and getting ready for a new school year!

Our girls are turning learning into joyful moments as they refresh their knowledge and skills, build confidence, and get excited for the year ahead.
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Today, we joyfully celebrate the 51st birthday of Vard Bagratyan, the beloved cook of the Nakashian Children’s Support Center.

Every day, Vard shares not only her wonderful cooking but also her kindness, care and generosity. Through every meal she prepares, she helps create a warm and welcoming home where our girls feel comforted, cared for and loved.

Her dedication, hard work and gentle spirit make her an invaluable part of our Mer Hooys family and we are deeply grateful for everything she does.

Today, our entire team and all the girls send their warmest birthday wishes.

May your 51st year be filled with good health, happiness, peace, and countless reasons to smile. May your kindness be returned to you many times over, and may each new day bring joy to your heart.

Happy 51st Birthday!

With love and gratitude,

The Mer Hooys Team
Nakashian Children’s Support Center
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Today, we joyfully celebrate the birthday of Victoria Tumasyan, the dedicated Accountant of the Nakashian Children’s Support Center.

Victoria’s professionalism, responsibility and unwavering commitment play a vital role in the daily life of our Center. Behind every successful program and every step forward is the care, precision and dedication she brings to her work. Alongside her expertise, it is her kindness, warmth and readiness to support others that make her such a valued member of our Mer Hooys family.

Today, our entire team and all the girls extend their warmest birthday wishes.

May this new year of your life bring you good health, happiness, peace and continued success in all that you do. May each day be filled with love, appreciation and countless reasons to smile.

Happy Birthday!

With love and gratitude,

The Mer Hooys Team
Nakashian Children’s Support Center
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πŸ‡Today, the Armenian Apostolic Church joyfully celebrates the Feast of the Assumption of the Holy Mother of God.

Our girls joined the faithful at church, taking part in the Holy and Immortal Divine Liturgy. At the conclusion of the service, they received grapes blessed during the traditional ceremony. πŸ‡πŸ™

May the blessings of this sacred feast bring peace, love and abundance to every family and home. ❀️

#blessingofthegrapes #FeastOfTheAssumption #ArmenianApostolicChurch #ArmenianTraditions #Faith #blessings #merhooys
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