WATERTOWN, M.A. – The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) Eastern Region is gearing up to host its 7th Annual Online Christmas Auction from November 10 through November 15, 2026. As always, this year’s auction will feature a wide collection of unique gifts by talented Armenian creators from Artsakh, Armenia, and the Diaspora, and are set to be delivered to your door before Christmas! (more...)

WARWICK, R.I. – The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) Eastern Region is proud to welcome Kim Kalunian as the Master of Ceremonies for the 20th Annual ANCA Eastern Region Gala, to be held Saturday, December 5, 2026 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Warwick, Rhode Island. Kim Kalunian has spent the past 15 years delivering news in her home state of Rhode Island and is currently a reporter with WPRI 12, where she previously launched and anchored the 4 p.m. newscast. Kim is also the co-host of the series "Behin (more...)

Washington, DC – The ANCA Eastern Region mobilized 60 advocates from more than 20 local ANCs for ANCA Eastern Region's Advocacy Days, held September 14 to 15, coordinating nearly 100 meetings with Congressional offices to promote pro-Armenian legislation and discuss the Armenian American community's priorities. The Eastern Region's delegation joined a national delegation of over 100 advocates from more than 30 states, reaching all 435 U.S. House and 100 U.S. Senate offices through more than 150 Congressional meetings. (more...)

WARWICK, RI – The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) Eastern Region Endowment Fund proudly announces its milestone 20th annual gala, to be held on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Warwick, Rhode Island. Hosted by the ANC of Rhode Island, this year’s gathering marks the 20th installment of the ANCA Eastern Region’s signature annual gala and will bring together community leaders, activists, supporters and public officials from across the region to recognize dedicated service and strengthen the grassroots movement at the heart of the Armeni (more...)

The Armenian National Committee of America, Eastern Region has named Nairi Diratsouian, ANCA ER Legislative Affairs and Community Relations Director, as Executive Director in a public announcement during the first-ever ANCA ER Grassroots Seminar, held in Watertown last March. During her time as Legislative Affairs and Community Relations Director, Diratsouian worked closely with activists across the Eastern Region to strengthen and expand local ANC engagement, contribut (more...)

WATERTOWN, MA – Throughout the month of April, local Armenian National Committees across the Eastern Region led and supported a wide range of Armenian Genocide commemorations, securing more than 20 proclamations and resolutions, coordinating over a dozen flag raisings and participating in marches, church services and community-wide events alongside federal, state and local officials. Local programming extended beyond remembrance, underscoring a continued effort to connect historical atrocities to present-day realities. From the Armenian Genocide to the pogroms in Sumgait, (more...)

WATERTOWN, MA – Local leaders and activists from across the Eastern Region gathered for a dynamic and impactful weekend of educational sessions, case studies and hands-on workshops from March 20-22 in Watertown, Massachusetts. The first-of-its-kind Grassroots Seminar brought together a dedicated group of participants for a comprehensive program designed to strengthen advocacy at the local level and advance the Armenian Cause. Centered around the theme “Reignite, Reengage, Reactivate,” the seminar delivered on its mission, equipp (more...)