Նամակներ՝ խմբագիրին (յուլիս 2025, թիւ 215)/Letters to the editor (July 2025, issue #215)

Dear Editor,

Your recent Facebook post highlighting the 1981 Hairenik - Հայրենիք article about the Armenian Community Centre (ACC) of Toronto’s Father’s Day celebration—and the Senior Citizens Club’s pledge to help fund a classroom for the A.R.S. Armenian Private School—was a powerful reminder of our community’s long-standing tradition of giving.

That same tradition continues today. With the ACC Beyond campaign now in full swing, we see once again how generations of Armenian-Canadians in Toronto have invested in building lasting institutions—schools, churches, cultural spaces—that serve our people and preserve our identity.

Every time I visit the ACC, especially on Sundays, the energy is undeniable. The church is filled with worshippers. The main hall is being set up for a post-service event. Homenetmen Toronto Scouts are holding their gathering. Armenian Youth Federation of Canada (AYF Canada) AYF Canada "Simon Zavarian" Chapter youth are promoting their initiatives. The Hamazkayin Toronto Library and Bookstore is teeming with people looking for a new read or Armenian-themed gift. It’s a place that continues to grow, adapt, and inspire.

What was true in 1981 is still true today: The ACC is a living testament to what a community can achieve when it comes together with purpose and vision.

Hrad Poladian
Toronto