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What is the AYC Charity Fundraiser?
The Armenian Youth Center Golf Fore Kids Charity Fundraiser was initiated in 2018 to support fundraising efforts for the Armenian Youth Center of Greater Washington to fulfill the dream of building a community center for the American-Armenian community of the Washington, DC area. While this remains the AYC’s overall goal, it was decided in 2020 to utilize proceeds from the Golf Event to support the current initiatives of the various American-Armenian youth organizations of the greater Washington DC and Baltimore areas whose missions are to serve, inspire, and develop camaraderie through cultural, social, educational, and athletic endeavors.
On June 4th, 2018, the AYC Golf Fore Kids held its inaugural event at Montgomery Country Club in Laytonsville, MD. With more than 50 golfers and over 30 sponsors, the event was an immediate success. In 2019 and 2020, the now annual event was held at the Twin Lakes Golf Course in Clifton, VA with substantially increased participation and revenue growth. In 2021 and 2022, we hosted over 170 people each year at Norbeck Country Club in Rockville, Maryland. Our 2023 golfing fundraiser was moved to Chantilly National Country Club in Centreville, VA. In 2024, we were excited to return back to Norbeck Country Club, where we will hold our 8th annual event on October 6, 2025. We are proud to state that the event has now been sold out 6 years in a row!
Thanks to the hard working and dedicated AYC Golf Committee members and the overwhelming support we continue to receive each year from participants and sponsors, this fundraising event has been hugely successful. As a result of these efforts, the AYC has donated tens of thousands of dollars over the years to various local organizations, including the: Armenian Youth Federation D.C. Ani Chapter, Homenetmen of Greater Washington, Shinorhali Armenian School, Armenian Association of Greater Baltimore, Armenian Relief Society, Nareg Bell Choir, Operation Homefront, Hamazkayin, Armenian Church Youth Organization of America (ACYOA) and the Armenian Cultural Association of America to name a few.
Local American-Armenian Youth organizations can request funds in support of specific projects they’d like to accomplish by downloading and completing the grant form below, then submitting the proposal for review to infoaycgolf@gmail.com. Please navigate to our SUBMIT A GRANT page to get started.
Current Committee Members
Co-Chairs:
Charles Yessaian
Manoug Habibian
Host Committee:
Ara Abrahamian
John Altounian
Jon Eisman
Rafi Festekjian
Troy Kasbarian
Shirag Ohannesian
Sevag Poochikian
Ara Sardarbegians
Rudi Festekjian
Andre Tarpinian
501(c)(3)
The Armenian Youth Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Gifts and sponsorships are tax deductible as allowed by law.
Please click here to download the AYC Golf Outing Thank You Letter & Tax Receipt.
The Armenian Youth Center Golf Fore Kids Charity Fundraiser helps the local American-Armenian Youth Organizations of the Greater Washington, DC Metropolitan Area to inspire and develop camaraderie through cultural, social, educational, and athletic endeavors.
TESTIMONIALS
What Our Grant Recipients Are Saying
St. Mary ACYOA Juniors
This grant helped St. Mary ACYOA Juniors of DC cover transportation costs for more than 30 teens to attend the Diocese Sports Weekend in New Jersey, giving the members a chance to grow in faith, celebrate Armenian culture, and build lasting friendships within the community.
Armenian School of Greater Baltimore
"The Armenian School of Greater Baltimore extends its sincere thanks to the AYC Golf Committee for their generous donation. The funds were used to reprint and bind updated educational materials and to help offset tuition costs for families who travel long distances to attend. Your support has made a meaningful impact on both the quality and accessibility of our program."
Shnorhali Armenian School
The Shnorhali Armenian School received two generous grants in from the Armenian Youth Center of Greater Washington. These grants supported the purchase of textbooks, school supplies, summer programs, teacher training, and equipment significantly enriching the educational experience for our students. "We extend our heartfelt thanks for this meaningful support, which continues to make a lasting positive impact on our community."
AYF DC "Ani"
This grant helped the AYF DC “Ani” chapter cover transportation costs for the junior members to attend the AYF Junior Seminar in Ligonier, Pennsylvania. The funding made it easier for more youth to participate in regional events, keeping travel affordable and supporting continued engagement in Armenian cultural and community activities.
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