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"Besides equipping me with strategies and tactics of centered leadership that I try to apply every day, the Goriz program also inspired me to take an Armenian angle in pursuit of my other interests, to attach a meaningful purpose to them."

"At AGBU LA Choir, every choir practice is an opportunity to learn and be inspired by our music, our history and the wealth of our musical culture."

"AGBU’s strength resides in the guidance, resources, ideas, and moral support that it provides to its volunteers."

"AGBU is a community of highly educated and motivated people, and this has inspired me to be someone they can count on to lend a hand with my own skills and resources."

"Most of us seek connection and acceptance and after having personally received that through AGBU programs, I wanted to be part of creating the same for others."

"Volunteering makes me feel a small part of this huge puzzle called AGBU with so many productive people who are graciously impacting change."

“My decision to provide funding for education within AGBU was influenced by a co-worker who believed strongly in the ‘miracle’ of education—a powerful tool to produce leaders within our community and the world at large.”

“Matty gained from our parents many of the traits that marked his character throughout life, including intelligence, wit, musical talent, honesty, and his belief that people should be treated fairly and with dignity. We loved him and admired his achievements from the beginning to the end."

"There is something about Dr. Esrailian that attracts good will in all the circles he travels. His affable nature belies his fierce tenacity and dedication to causes close to his heart. We are fortunate to have him in our leadership as we navigate through these times of crisis and uncertainty—especially in the Armenian homeland."

"The strongest asset of AGBU for me, is the fact that it is one of the oldest non-profit organization offering astonishing opportunities to restructure the future of Armenia by bringing together every one of us that live in the Diaspora to contribute towards a better tomorrow for Armenia."