Meher and Satig Der Ohanessian
The couple becomes the first sponsor of Asbarez’s 110th anniversary banquet
LITTLE ARMENIA—Long-time community activists and benefactors Mr. & Mrs. Meher and Satig Der Ohanessian have donated $10,000 to Asbarez, becoming the first sponsors of the newspaper’s 110th anniversary banquet, which will be held on Sunday, October 21 at Baghramian Hall in Montebello.
The Der Ohanessians have a long history with Asbarez and they are no strangers to the Armenian-American community having served in leadership positions in various organizations and community initiatives. Meher Der Ohanessian currently serves as the vice-president of the Prelacy Executive Council.
Most recently, the La Cresenta Armenian Center was renamed the “Meher and Satig Der Ohanessian Youth Center,â€