AGBU Donates $100,000 to Support LA Wildfire Disaster Relief Efforts by American Red Cross and World Central Kitchen

NEW YORK — Beginning with a $100,000 donation split evenly between the American Red Cross and World Central Kitchen, AGBU is standing in solidarity with the people of Los Angeles and Armenian families who have suffered tremendous loss and are now facing an uncertain future.
In a statement on behalf of the organization, AGBU President Sam Simonian expressed the sentiments of concern and compassion felt by Armenians worldwide: “It is in times like these that we unite in common purpose and take the bold actions necessary to help ease the burdens and hardships that many of our people in LA are experiencing right now. Their world has been disrupted; the fear and anxiety in what is a very unstable situation are running high. Therefore, AGBU is mobilizing efforts in coordination with those on the ground to aid our fellow Armenians. We have already committed $50,000 to the American Red Cross and $50,000 to World Central Kitchen respectively to support their urgent frontline relief operations, now underway. At the same time, the AGBU Central Board is working closely with the AGBU Western Region leadership and its numerous volunteer committees to provide humanitarian aid to those in need.”