21st annual holiday gala

$7M+ Raised

thank you

Last Chance, Firesale Fundraiser

While the Silent Auction has concluded, remaining items are still available for purchase! Browse now, and support COAF. 

This year’s Gala was an unforgettable evening filled with celebration and inspiration. The more than 7 million dollars raised will go towards making a lasting psitive impact on the lives of children in rural Armenia.

This year’s Gala was a spectacular success thanks to the generosity of our supporters.

December 14, 2024 | 6pm | Cipriani 25 Broadway, New York, NY 10004

Relive the Magic

Photo Album

21st Annual COAF Holiday Gala

Special Guests

Joe
Manganiello
Actor & COAF Board Member
Andrea Martin
Award Winning Actress
Gloria Gaynor
Headline Performance by 2X GRAMMY Award Winning Singer

2024 Cultural
Advocacy Award

Anora film stars

From the new film Anora, Armenian stars Vache Tovmasyan and Karren Karagulian, will be awarded the Cultural Advocacy Award for their cultural contributions. In case you haven’t heard the Oscar buzz, Anora has skyrocketed onto the Best Picture shortlist after taking home the Palm D’Or at the Cannes Film Festival.

2024
honorees

Shaké & Vahé
Nahapetian

2024 Save a Generation Award

EVENT HOSTS

Araksya
Karapetyan
Anchor - KTTV FOX11's Good Day L.A.
Gabriel
Butu
World-Renowned Auctioneer
Haig
Boyadjian
Vice President of Development, COAF

thank you to
our sponsors

PRESENTING
sponsors

  • Anonymous
  • Shake and Vahe Nahapetian
  • Youredjian Family Charitable Foundation

Platinum
sponsors

  • JHM Charitable Foundation

Silver
sponsors

  • MDP Arevi
  • Marilyn and Peter Sarkesian / Ajemian Foundation
  • Judith Saryan and Victor Zarougian
  • The STARR Foundation

Bronze
sponsors

  • Anonymous
  • Marta and James H. Batmasian
  • The Bogosian Quigley Charitable Fund
  • The Armen and Gloria Hampar Family Foundation

Guardian
sponsors

  • Catherine and Howard Atesian
  • Janette and Armen Avanessians
  • Aline and Jerry Dervishian
  • Gap International
  • Henry D. Sahakian Family
  • John Saraydarian
  • Smead Capital
  • Steven W. Spandle Architect

Champion
sponsors

  • Anonymous (3x)
  • Aram and Shant Babikian
  • Janet and James Balakian
  • Biotech Value Advisors
  • Lita and Gary Glassman
  • Aline and Paul Griffin
  • The Hebrew Home at Riverdale by RiverSpring Living
  • Gina and Paul Kinsella

Champion
sponsors

  • Ruzan and Vahe Kuzoyan
  • Tina Manguikian
  • Christine and Shant Mardirossian
  • Melkonian Capital Management
  • Michael Merjian
  • Andrea Montalbano and Diron Jebejian
  • Debbie Ohanian
  • Alice and Vahik Petrossian
  • Alice and Raffi Tanielian

Angel
sponsors

  • Afeyan Family Foundation
  • Margrit and Nishan Atinizian 
  • Pauline and Glenn Boghosian 
  • Garo Gumusyan
  • JACE Foundation 
  • Gay Johnson
  • Varoujan Khatchatrian and Family 
  • Haroutune Mekhjian
  • Margaret and David Mgrublian 
  • Vera Anush Nazarian
  • Esperanza and Stelios Papadopoulos 
  • Annie and Tony Safoian

SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

Throughout the years, your generous contributions have made a profound impact in Armenia’s rural communities. With your steadfast support, COAF has demonstrated its ability to innovate and invest in the right projects, creating life-changing opportunities for countless individuals. The continued success of our initiatives relies on your presence and support at this Gala.

If you wish to pledge a contribution or sponsorship before the event on December 14th, please contact Haig Boyadjian at haig.boyadjian@coaf.org or visit coaf.org/donations. Giving levels from $5,000 – $1,000,000+ offer generous recognition benefits.

ACCOMODATION
RECOMMENDATIONS

To ensure your stay in New York City meets your expectations, we have selected a variety of accommodation options that cater to different tastes and preferences. From modern elegance to boutique charm, you’ll find a range of choices to enhance your Gala experience. Take a look at the alternatives below and secure your reservation early to guarantee a comfortable and memorable stay. If you need help booking your stay or request additional options, feel free to contact our travel agent Eva Candeloro with The Ovation Network to help you with your booking.

She may be reached at 212 329-7266 or evatravel@optonline.net

New York
Marriott Downtown

85 West Street (.4 miles miles from Cipriani--25 Broadway) To receive COAF's special rate of $409 per night, please click the button below, or you may call the Marriott at 212-385-4900 and mention Children of Armenia Fund when making your reservation. Please be advised the room block expires on November 12.

Four Seasons
New York Downtown

Four Seasons New York Downtown is located at 27 Barclay Street (.6 miles from Cipriani—25 Broadway). For reservations call 646-880-1999 or book online.

The Beekman,
A Thompson Hotel

The Beekman, A Thompson Hotel is located at 123 Nassau Street (.6 miles from Cipriani—25 Broadway). For reservations call 888-428-0930 or book online.

NOMO SOHO

NOMO SOHO is located at 9 Crosby Street (1.2 miles from Cipriani—25 Broadway). For reservations call 646-218-6400 or book online.

SOHO GRAND HOTEL

Soho Grand Hotel is located at 310 W Broadway (1.3 miles from Cipriani—25 Broadway). For reservations call 212-965-3300  or book online.

The Mercer

The Mercer is located at 147 Mercer Street (1.6 miles from Cipriani—25 Broadway). For reservations call 888-842-5713  or book online.

CONTACT US

New York, US
149 5th Ave., Suite 500
New York, NY 10010
+1 (212) 994-8234

Yerevan, Armenia
2/2 Melik Adamyan
Yerevan 0010, RA
+374 10 502076
coaf@coaf.org