Homenetmen Massis Center Plans to Expand its Facilities
A building next door to the Homenetmen Massis center is offered for sale at $5.8 million. It is located at 20935 and 20945 Osborne Street which shares a property line with the current center. Combining the two properties could create one connected campus, nearly tripling the chapter’s indoor space from roughly 11,000 to more than 31,000 square feet.
That additional space would allow Massis to expand from one court to three, bring teams home and welcome more families. The proposed expansion would also make room for Armenian language classes, Scouting and Troop 1918, meetings, events, and youth and adult programming alongside athletic activities.
“We have run out of room to say yes to our community. The building next door lets us bring every team home, welcome the families who are waiting, and finally be more than a court. This is how our generation answers the charge Homenetmen was founded on in 1918 — to rise, and to raise others with us,” said Joseph Titizian, Chairman, Homenetmen Massis Chapter Executive Board.
“For years we’ve had more children who want to play than we have court to give them — so we cap rosters, rent gyms across the Valley, and still turn families away every season. Going from one court to three finally lets us say yes to the families waiting today, and to the teams we haven’t formed yet,” said Arpiar Sarkissian, Athletic Director.
To share the vision and discuss the path forward, Massis invites the community to a meeting on October 15, at 6:30 PM at the Harry K. Ayvazian Youth Center, 20953 Osborne Street, Canoga Park. Attendees will learn more about the property, the financial commitment required and how they can help. Parents, grandparents, coaches, players, scouts, alumni, friends and supporters are all welcome.
Thursday’s meeting is an opportunity to ask questions, explore ways to contribute and help shape what comes next. The chapter encourages everyone who cares about its future to attend and bring others who may be willing to help.
For generations, families have helped build and sustain Massis. Now, the community has an opportunity to build on that legacy and make room for more children and families. Join us on October 15 to be part of that conversation.
Homenetmen (Armenian General Athletic Union and Scouts,) was founded in 1918. The Massis Chapter, based in Canoga Park, is one of its largest, home to more than 1,260 active members, 100 athletic teams and the Scouts of Troop 1918. For more than a generation, it has been where Armenian families in the San Fernando Valley come to play, to lead and to belong. Learn more at massis.org.
