By Mary O’KEEFE

The outreach committee of Crescenta Valley Armenian Community Center and Meher and Satig Der Ohanessian Youth Center recently served lunch to first responders and firefighters at Glendale Fire Stations 28 and 29 to show their appreciation for the work. The outreach committee wanted to thank the firefighters and paramedics for their dedication, service and hard work throughout the year and especially during the pandemic.

Firefighters were treated to lunch that was prepared by local restaurant Byblos Mediterranean Bakery. Outreach committee members delivered the meals to each station.

“It is a great honor to take the time to support our firefighters who put their lives on the line each and every day to protect our communities from all sorts of threats, fire and medical [situations] alike,” said Sarkis Garabetian. “We as committee always get satisfaction from serving our community.”

During Christmas, the committee also served dinners to families in need and, during the month of May, the committee served lunch to medical professionals on the front lines at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital.

  Mary Okeefe