Volunteer Organizations

SOAR - Society for Orphaned Armenian Relief

The Society for Orphaned Armenian Relief strives to provide orphaned Armenians throughout the world with resources fundamental to their physical, emotional, and intellectual development.

KOV - Knights and Daughters of Vartan

The Knights of Vartan is an Armenian fraternal service organization established by twelve visionary men to encourage its members to assume leadership roles in cultural, educational, religious, and charitable organizations and activities on the local, national and international level for the betterment of the Armenian nation worldwide.

PADS - South Suburban Public Action to Deliver Shelter

South Suburban PADS began in 1990 as a response to the growing numbers of individuals and families becoming homeless in the “southland” region (Chicago’s south suburbs). Partnering with a number of congregations and synagogues who we refer to as our Faith Community, a network of emergency shelters became refuge for hundreds of people experiencing homelessness.