Events

11-27-2008 | Fred Jordan Feed the Homeless Event
In a collaborative effort with volunteers on Skid Row, members of the Heros Humanitarian Foundation helped cook, serve and feed thousands of homeless and abandoned individuals on Thanksgiving Day.

12-1-2008 | Toy Drive Los Angeles Children’s Hospitals
In honor of the holiday season, Heros Humanitarian Foundation held a toy drive throughout the month of December 2008. Over 300 toys were collected and all proceeds were donated to the Los Angeles Children’s Hospital.

1-19-2009 | Cans for the Cause Campaign
HHF answered President Obama’s “Call to Service” pledge on January 19, 2009. In working with Armenian National Committee of America, we collected over 10,000 food items and all proceeds were dispersed amongst food banks nationwide.

5-9-2009 | Revlon Run/Walk
The Heros Humanitarian Foundation joined the fight against cancer by creating a team in the 16th Annual Revlon Run/Walk For Women on May 9, 2009. Our team took part in raising funds for Run/Walk beneficiaries to continue receiving life saving treatment and fund essential clinical research.

6-1-2009 | Calvary Chapel
Our second annual toy drive, held in June 2009, collected over three hundred toys, board-games and other novelty items which were donated to the Calvary Chapel Sunday school in Burbank, California.

9-1-2009 | “Connect With The Community”
In September of 2009, we joined efforts with “Connect With The Community” programming of City of Burbank at their annual health fair to educate local community members about the importance of executing a healthy lifestyle and to take advantage of resources provided by the city.

11-1-2009 | Thanksgiving Clothing Drive
Over the course of two months, Heros conducted its first annual clothing drive. All collected garments were distributed to local emergency centers and homeless shelters. Approximately 250 families were aided by our donations in November 2009.

12-1-2009 | Adopt A Family
A defining moment for this organization was the adoption of a family living in Glendale, California. This family was going through a difficult time and sought the help of the Salvation Army in December 2009. The Heros Humanitarian Foundation met not only the basic needs of the family by providing them with groceries and clothing, but also bought the children in the household gifts from their wish list.

3-1-2010 | Souls4Soles
In response to the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti, we united with Soles4Souls campaign in March 2009, to collect and purchase shoes of various sizes. All items were distributed free of charge amongst victims of the earthquake

4-15-2010 | Ronald McDonald House
The Ronald McDonald House is home to over 60 sick children and their families. On April 15, 2010, we had the privilege to spend some quality time with these families. The Heros Humanitarian Foundation hosted a dinner for the families followed by a movie, dessert and goodies.

5-1-2010 | Be A Hero for Narek
Narek Movsesyan, a three year old boy traveled to America in December with his mother to receive treatment for his kidney cancer. They removed his kidney and began extensive chemotherapy treatment. Unfortunately, his disease progressed and spread to his stomach and lymph nodes. Oncologists began to lose hope but Narek continued to persevere. The Heros Humanitarian Foundation collected funds in an effort to provide this boy six cycles of chemotherapy and radiation.

5-8-2010 | Revlon Run/Walk
On May 8, 2010 the Heros Humanitarian Foundation participated in the 17th annual EIF Revlon Run/Walk for the fight against cancer. Our team took part in raising funds for Run/Walk beneficiaries to continue receiving life saving treatment and fund essential clinical research.

5-27-2010 | The Fund-Stache Mustache Party
In honor of Mustache May, Heros Humanitarian Foundation held its first Fund-Stache Mustache Party fundraiser event. All proceeds raised were donated to the Starlight Childrens Foundation, an organization that helps seriously ill children and their families cope with their physical pain and emotional fear through the provision of entertainment and family activities.

8-1-2010 | Guest Chef at PATH Achieve Glendale
Member of Heros Humanitarian Foundation volunteered to serve one of 14,600 meals donated to the Path Achieve Glendale emergency shelter. With all food supplies and cooking skills donated, members of Heros prepared a hot breakfast for forty individuals that included scrambled eggs, pancakes, hashbrowns, sausage, toast, and an assortment of fruit. Residents were estatic with the outcome, and the members of Heros were "saluted with respect."

8-24-2010 | Back to School Backpacks
The Heros Humanitarian Foundation donated backpacks stuffed with much needed school supplies to Path Achieve Glendale. Backpacks were dispersed to residing resident students that attend schools throughout the Glendale Unified School District.

10-31-2010 | Guest Chef at PATH Achieve Glendale and Food Drive
Heros spent a joyful Halloween at PATH by preparing a warm, delicious meal for some of the homeless in Glendale, California. In addition to cooking breakfast, Heros provided PATH with a generous amount of canned and non-perishable goods that were collected with the help of Western Drug. Their collaborative effort made this event a success and a truly fulfilling moment for Heros.

11-8-2010 | Olive Crest Holiday Gift Boxes
Six colorfully decorated boxes filled with all of the necessities to bring the holiday spirit to life meant six families that did not have to go without celebrating the holidays. These boxes were donated to Olive Crest located in Burbank, California, and will be distributed to families in need one week before Thanksgiving. When we are with our loving families this holiday season, let us not forget those who are less fortunate by remembering to give back.

12-14-2010 | Angel Tree Gifts
The Heros Humanitarian Foundation began the 2010 holiday season by adopting two children through the Angel Tree Program, one of the Salvation Army’s Christmas efforts. The program is designed to give individuals an opportunity to adopt less fortunate children, seniors, or disabled adults and provide them with personalized gifts and necessities that they would otherwise not receive during the holidays.

12-19-2010 | Heros Adopts the Boys at Cornuta House
Olive Crest is a statewide organization specializing in the provision of safe homes, counseling and educational services for abused and at-risk children and their families. As part of their Residential program came about the Olive Crest Treatment Center Group Home located in Bellflower, California. The housing facility is specially designed to empower the residing youth to break away from their difficult past and empower a positive lifestyle through the various Olive Crest services. The Cornuta house in Bellflower is home to six boys from the ages of fourteen to eighteen years old, all of which have been situated through the Department of Children and Family Services.

As part of the holiday season, the members of Heros planned a truly amazing evening with dinner for the boys and staff members, gifts for each boy, and opportunity to create a memorable holiday. With warm smiles, heartfelt giggles, and enough “Thank You-s” to last a decade, the Heros Humanitarian Foundation was able to make Christmas special for each boy.   

4-5-2011 | Easter Giving
To celebrate Easter, Heros provided 30  Easter baskets to Mattel children's hospital, UCLA. This donation, that directly came from Heros to The hospital was aimed at lifting childrens' spirits while they are being treated. These baskets included toys, games, blankets, and journals for the kids. Additionally, Heros provided baskets to 13 children through the Salvation Army, and 25 baskets for kids in the care of Olive Crest in Burbank. These baskets where put together with love in hope of putting smiles on kids faces during Easter. 

4-10-2011 | Easter BBQ with the Boys at Cornuta House
Heros was invited by the boys living in Cornuta House to attend a barbecue cooked and served by the boys. An afternoon was spent playing games, laughing, and enjoying a beautiful Spring afternoon with these wonderful boys that have grown in our hearts. To show our appreciation, Heros provided a large Easter basket filled with movie tickets, games, sweets, and an electronic drum set.

9-18-2011 | BBQ with the Boys at Cornuta House
The Heros Humanitarian Foundation spent a beautiful summer day at Cerritos Regional County Park with the boys living in Cornuta House. This ongoing relationship had the opportunity to grow with new boys now living in the house. The day was spent barbequing, playing football and basketball, and enjoying the spectacular day in each other’s company.

11-5-2011 | BBQ with Family Promise
Heros had the pleasure of teaming up with Family Promise, an organization that helps low-income families gain independence. They provide shelter and help displaced and out of work parents find jobs to help support their families. On November 5, 2011, Heros and the two families living in the Family Promise home in Burbank, California had a barbeque wherein Heros members had a chance to meet with the families and establish a relationship with those living in the house. Heros was pleased to find out that one of the families was soon to move out on their own and regain stability independently.

12-1-2011 | Christmas Spirit Cheer
Christmas is a very special time for the Heros Humanitarian Foundation. Every year, Heros makes an effort to adopt families in need during the holidays, but this year, Heros reached out to different organizations to help fulfill our goals of helping as many people as possible. Heros adopted a family through the Salvation Army. This family of six provided Heros a list of desired items, including toys and basic necessities, which Heros fulfilled.

Additionally, the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Program has “wish lists” for kids in the program. Heros chose three children from the Angel Tree Program and provided them with the toys and gifts on their lists.

Another organization Heros teamed up with was Family Promise. Heros “adopted” a family of seven currently living in the Family Promise home in Burbank, California. Heros fulfilled their “wish lists” and provided them with gifts to bring holiday cheer into their lives.

Heros is also working with Silva Atolikian, who does missionary work in Armenia and helps families that immigrated to the United States.  Heros will be providing gifts for a family of four to ensure they have a very merry Christmas.

The ongoing relationship with PATH, a homeless shelter in Glendale, California has flourished through the years. This year, we have cooked breakfast for those housed in the shelter numerous times, and for the holiday season Heros provided the shelter with many bags of clothes and toys to help those in the shelter start anew.

12-10-2011 | Olive Crest Holiday Gift Boxes
Olive Crest has been near and dear to the hearts of the Heros remembers for years. This year, Heros helped  the organization by bringing warmth and happiness to children and families in need  by “adopting” three families and providing baskets of food containing items such as cans of meat, boxes of cereal, rice, cake mix, canned vegetables, stuffing, and many more items to ensure their holidays are filled with love.

12-18-2011 | Christmas with the Cornuta House Boys
As the bond with the boys living in Cornuta House strengthens, the Heros organization grows stronger, too. These boys have made an impact on the lives of the Heros members. Heros spent an afternoon with the boys to give them their Christmas gifts, have a festive lunch, and have Bible study.