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
Our Board President, Adrienne L. Krikorian, is in Armenia!
Every year, our girls and the entire Mer Hooys team look forward with great excitement to Adrienne’s visit. Her arrival is always a very special time for all of us.
Adrienne brings so much positive energy with her and her presence reminds our girls and our team how deeply they are cared for and supported.
We are so happy to welcome you back to Armenia, Adrienne!
We are grateful for every moment together and for the love and dedication you continue to share with our Mer Hooys family. ... See MoreSee Less
Thank you to Steve and Lisa Karadjian for their very generous donation of two much needed and brand new stove/oven units for our kitchen. Their generous donation was made in memory and honor of Steve’s mother. ... 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
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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Welcome back 🇦🇲! We’ve missed you!
Our Board President, Adrienne L. Krikorian, is in Armenia!
Every year, our girls and the entire Mer Hooys team look forward with great excitement to Adrienne’s visit. Her arrival is always a very special time for all of us.
Adrienne brings so much positive energy with her and her presence reminds our girls and our team how deeply they are cared for and supported.
We are so happy to welcome you back to Armenia, Adrienne!
We are grateful for every moment together and for the love and dedication you continue to share with our Mer Hooys family. ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you to Steve and Lisa Karadjian for their very generous donation of two much needed and brand new stove/oven units for our kitchen. Their generous donation was made in memory and honor of Steve’s mother. ... See MoreSee Less
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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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