As part of our ongoing psychosocial support, psychologist Sona led a group art-therapy session with some of our younger girls, focusing on their connection with and sense of belonging to their living space.
Through creativity and open discussion, the girls explored what makes their room feel comfortable and special to them. Each girl created her own version of “Our Room Rules,” reflecting the values and boundaries that are important to her.
Together, they talked about: 🔸How they care for and respect their shared space 🔸What they love most about their room 🔸How they can make their space feel welcoming and comfortable 🔸What they would like others to know about the rules and boundaries that matter to them
Activities like these give our girls an opportunity to express themselves, develop a stronger sense of ownership and responsibility and build healthy relationships with the spaces they call home.
At Mer Hooys, we believe that creating a safe and nurturing environment is about more than providing a place to live—it is about helping every girl feel that she belongs. ... See MoreSee Less
We are thrilled to announce a very special milestone — 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.
🎉 15th Anniversary Celebration & Fundraiser 🗓️Saturday, February 6, 2027 🕕 6:00 PM 📍 Saint Peter Armenian Apostolic Church 17231 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, CA 91406
The evening will feature: 🍽️ Dinner 💃 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 — we can’t wait to celebrate this special milestone with you!
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. ... See MoreSee Less
Our girls were happy to welcome the boys from the “Kuyrkchyan” 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. ... See MoreSee Less
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. ... See MoreSee Less
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. ... See MoreSee Less
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 ... See MoreSee Less
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 ... See MoreSee Less
As part of our ongoing psychosocial support, psychologist Sona led a group art-therapy session with some of our younger girls, focusing on their connection with and sense of belonging to their living space.
Through creativity and open discussion, the girls explored what makes their room feel comfortable and special to them. Each girl created her own version of “Our Room Rules,” reflecting the values and boundaries that are important to her.
Together, they talked about:
🔸How they care for and respect their shared space
🔸What they love most about their room
🔸How they can make their space feel welcoming and comfortable
🔸What they would like others to know about the rules and boundaries that matter to them
Activities like these give our girls an opportunity to express themselves, develop a stronger sense of ownership and responsibility and build healthy relationships with the spaces they call home.
At Mer Hooys, we believe that creating a safe and nurturing environment is about more than providing a place to live—it is about helping every girl feel that she belongs. ... See MoreSee Less
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SAVE THE DATE!
We are thrilled to announce a very special milestone — 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.
🎉 15th Anniversary Celebration & Fundraiser
🗓️Saturday, February 6, 2027
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Saint Peter Armenian Apostolic Church
17231 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, CA 91406
The evening will feature:
🍽️ Dinner
💃 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 — we can’t wait to celebrate this special milestone with you!
🔜More details and ticket information coming soon.
#MerHooys #HouseOfHope #15YearsOfHope #SaveTheDate #AnniversaryCelebration #Fundraiser #SupportGirls ... See MoreSee Less
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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. ... See MoreSee Less
1 CommentsComment on Facebook
Our girls were happy to welcome the boys from the “Kuyrkchyan” 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. ... See MoreSee Less
1 CommentsComment on Facebook
Our girls are making the most of the final days of summer vacation, creating new memories and enjoying new experiences — this time at Hedgehog Park! 🦔
#merhooys #summermemories #NewExperiences #SummerVacation #makingmemories ... See MoreSee Less
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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. ... See MoreSee Less
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Back to Learning 📚
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. ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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 ... See MoreSee Less
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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 ... See MoreSee Less
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