ARS Dedicates Boston CE Director’s Office in Honor of Benefactor

WATERTOWN, Mass.—On June 9, members of the Armenian Relief Society (ARS) Central Executive Board (CEB) and the staff of the ARS, Inc. Central Office attended the dedication/naming ceremony of the Executive Director’s Office in Watertown. In appreciation of the generous donation by Mr. and Mrs. Manas and Donalee Boujikian, the Director’s Office was officially given the name, “Ungh. Donalee Boujikian.”

ARS CEB members at the dedicating and naming ceremony for the Executive Director’s Office

ARS CEB Chairperson Vicky Marashlian, in her statement of appreciation, said, “Across the diaspora and the homeland, the century-long service of the ARS through programs dedicated to the welfare of the Armenian nation would not have been possible without the generous support of our benefactors. This is clearly illustrated by the significant contribution by Mr. and Mrs. Manas and Donalee Boujikian, which, added to similarly generous donations, makes the efficient continuity of all ARS humanitarian activities possible.”

Donalee Boujikian was a founding member of the South Bay region’s “Arax” Chapter in 1964. For many years, she has held numerous executive positions, often as chairperson, and has morally and financially supported all of the activities of the chapter, bringing her valuable contribution to the progress of the South Bay community with the dedication and commitment of a model HOMouhi.

The Boujikians are the proud parents of seven children, and have given each of them an Armenian education. Donalee Boujikian’s love and devotion to the Armenian spirit and heritage is demonstrated in all of her endeavors. Today, as grandmother and great-grandmother of 21 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, she continues to encourage her family to remain true to their heritage and serve their community to the best of their abilities.

The ARS Central Executive Board greatly appreciates the commitment shown by Mr. and Mrs. Boujikian to the realization of the ARS mission through its programs and projects, and expresses its deep gratitude for their generous contribution. The ARS will continue its century-long humanitarian mission, caring for all who need assistance in both the homeland and the diaspora.