Armenian Women's Welfare Association

What Armenian Women's Welfare Association does

The Armenian Women's Welfare Association (AWWA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1915 in Boston, Massachusetts, by ten Armenian immigrant women, originally to aid Armenian orphans during World War I. It is incorporated in Massachusetts and governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. The organization has evolved into a specialized elder care institution serving Armenian elders in Greater Boston and internationally.

AWWA's core operating assets are the Armenian Nursing & Rehabilitation Center (ANRC), an 83-bed skilled nursing facility on a three-acre campus in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, providing short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and culturally tailored programming with Armenian-language support; and the Hanganak Elder Care Program, which operates clinics in Stepanakert and Askeran (Artsakh) delivering medical care, food, fuel, and social support to over 300 elderly beneficiaries. The organization also runs two competitive grant programs — an international Armenian Elder Care Grant (up to $150,000 annually) and a Boston-area Boston Elder Care Grant (up to $100,000) — and produces cultural programming including the AWWA Voices podcast and 'The Legacy of Home' book. Day-to-day operations of ANRC are managed under contract by Legacy Lifecare since 2022.

AWWA's revenue model is a hybrid of nonprofit funding streams: donations and recurring gifts (including the Hokis Circle monthly program, tribute giving, and planned/legacy giving), grant program administration, modest product sales (coffee-table book at $65/copy via Amazon), and skilled nursing facility service revenue at ANRC. The go-to-market motion is community-led, relying on diaspora partnerships (Armenian Relief Society, St. Stephen's Armenian Apostolic Church), word-of-mouth within the Armenian-American community, and direct outreach. The customer base consists of Armenian elders in need of culturally competent care and nonprofit organizations serving Armenian elders internationally.

Name

Armenian Women's Welfare Association

Legal name

Armenian Women's Welfare Association, Inc.

Website

https://awwainc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1915

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Armenian Women's Welfare Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 1915, that provides culturally tailored elder care to Armenian elders in Greater Boston through an 83-bed skilled nursing facility (ANRC) and the Hanganak program in Artsakh, supported by donations, grants, and cultural programming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Skilled Nursing and Elder Care Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (62311), Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051)

akta.pro primary industry

Elder Services & Aging Support (BPAGAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Short-Stay Respite SNFs (HLADADAN), Chronic Care & Complex Care Management (HSABAIAD)

Keywords

• Skilled nursing care
• Elder care services
• Nonprofit healthcare
• Community nursing home
• Humanitarian aid programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Jamaica Plain

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization relies primarily on charitable donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. They offer multiple giving options including one-time donations, monthly recurring gifts through the Hokis Circle program, tribute giving, and planned giving/legacy gifts.
2. Grant Programs: AWWA runs annual Armenian Elder Care Grant Programs, awarding grants to organizations serving Armenian elders internationally ($150,000 in 2025). The organization also provides competitive grant programs locally in Boston neighborhoods ($100,000 in October 2025).
3. Product Sales: AWWA generates revenue through sale of cultural products including 'The Legacy of Home' coffee table book at $65 per copy, with proceeds supporting elder care and cultural preservation programs.
4. Skilled Nursing Facility Revenue: The Armenian Nursing & Rehabilitation Center (ANRC), owned by AWWA, generates revenue through skilled nursing care services, rehabilitation care, and long-term care for residents.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AWWA operates the Armenian Nursing & Rehabilitation Center (ANRC), an 83-bed skilled nursing facility in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts providing short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and culturally attentive elder care with Armenian language support. Beyond direct nursing services, the organization delivers the Hanganak Elder Care Program in Artsakh (serving 300+ beneficiaries with medical care, food, fuel, and social services), runs annual grant programs funding elder care organizations internationally (up to $150,000) and locally in Boston (up to $100,000), and produces cultural preservation content including the AWWA Voices Podcast and The Legacy of Home book.

Product overview

AWWA offers a portfolio of elder care services and programs anchored by the Armenian Nursing & Rehabilitation Center (ANRC), an 83-bed skilled nursing facility in Boston. The organization extends its reach internationally through the Hanganak Elder Care Program in Artsakh/Armenia, and operates grant programs funding elder care organizations abroad. Cultural programs include the AWWA Voices Podcast and The Legacy of Home book publication. All programs aim to preserve dignity, provide culturally competent care, and support Armenian elders regardless of income or location.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AWWA Voices Podcast: Official podcast of the Armenian Women's Welfare Association sharing inspiring stories, personal experiences, and expert insights from the community about programs, partnerships, and people dedicated to empowering older adults.

Products and services

• Armenian Nursing & Rehabilitation Center (ANRC) An 83-bed nonprofit skilled-nursing facility in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts providing short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and person-centered culturally-attentive elder care services with Armenian language support. Contact: 617-522-2600, [email protected].
• Hanganak Elder Care Program & Clinic Humanitarian program providing medical care, food, social support, and visiting-nurse services to elderly individuals in Stepanakert and Askeran regions (Artsakh), serving more than 300 beneficiaries as of 2023.
• Armenian Elder Care Grant Program Annual competitive grant program awarding funding to nonprofit organizations serving Armenian elders abroad. The 2025 program awarded $150,000; 2026 program offers up to $150,000 for organizations serving elders in Armenia and diaspora communities.
• Boston Elder Care Grant Program Competitive grant program offering up to $100,000 to nonprofits delivering elder services including home-care visits, home-delivered meals, and social engagement for Armenian elders in Greater Boston neighborhoods.
• The Legacy of Home Book A linen-bound coffee table book with gold-foil detailing featuring Armenian stories inspired by the AWWA Voices podcast. Proceeds support AWWA's elder care and cultural preservation programs. Distributed via Amazon.

Quantifiable outcome

• 300+ beneficiaries served through Hanganak program as of 2023
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AmazonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026The Legacy of Home book is sold through Amazon as a distribution channel for the cultural preservation book project, with proceeds supporting AWWA's elder care programs.
• Legacy LifecarecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2022Legacy Lifecare contracted with ANRC in 2022 to provide day-to-day management and resources to the Armenian Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Legacy provides strategy, finance, operations, and support systems management while preserving the unique mission, identity, and governance of ANRC.
• Askeran Community PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Expanded Hanganak program to a second location in Askeran in 2019, partnering with local community organizations to extend elder care services.
• Dr. Gohar Hovhannisyan, MD, MPHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2004Partnership with Dr. Gohar Hovhannisyan and her team to launch the Hanganak Elder Care Program and Clinic in Stepanakert in 2004, providing essential medical care, food, and social support to elderly individuals in Artsakh.
• Armenian Relief Society (ARS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAni Aroyian, AWWA Board member, serves with the Armenian Relief Society. The organizations share missions of supporting Armenian communities through community-driven solutions.
• St. Stephen's Armenian Apostolic ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAni Aroyian began volunteering at ANRC as a teenager through St. Stephen's, establishing an early partnership between the church community and AWWA's elder care programs.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hebrew SeniorLife: Hebrew SeniorLife is a Boston-area nonprofit operating senior housing, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services with culturally specific programming for the Jewish community. Closely mirrors AWWA's model of operating an SNF with cultural/linguistic specialization in Greater Boston.
• Armenian Relief Society (ARS): ARS is a nonprofit women's service organization founded in 1910 with chapters across the U.S. and internationally, providing humanitarian aid and elder support. Directly comparable as an Armenian women's nonprofit with overlapping mission, and an AWWA Board member has served with ARS.
• Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU): AGBU is the largest Armenian-affiliated nonprofit globally, providing humanitarian, educational, and cultural programs. Comparable to AWWA in mission scope (Armenian diaspora services), community-driven funding model, and grant-making to partner organizations.
• Mary Ann Morse Healthcare Center: Mary Ann Morse is a Massachusetts nonprofit skilled nursing and rehabilitation provider operating multiple senior care facilities. Comparable as a regional nonprofit SNF operator in the same Massachusetts market as ANRC.
• Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home: Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home operates skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities in Massachusetts serving a culturally specific (Jewish) population. Comparable to ANRC as a culturally-attuned nonprofit SNF operating in the broader Boston metro area.
• Legacy Lifecare: Legacy Lifecare is a Massachusetts nonprofit management company that operates several SNFs and senior living communities. Directly comparable as the contracted operator of ANRC and a peer operator of skilled nursing facilities serving culturally specific populations in the region.
• St. Patrick's Manor: St. Patrick's Manor is a nonprofit skilled nursing facility in Framingham, MA operated by the Carmelite Sisters. Comparable as a faith-affiliated nonprofit SNF in the Greater Boston area competing for similar skilled nursing referrals.
• Armenian Missionary Association of America (AMAA): AMAA provides humanitarian, educational, and elder-care programs to Armenian communities globally, including in Armenia and Artsakh. Comparable as a faith-affiliated Armenian nonprofit running parallel elder-support and humanitarian programs in the same geographies as AWWA.

Others

• Armenian Assembly of America: Armenian Assembly of America is a U.S.-based Armenian-American advocacy and civic organization. Related as a peer organization operating in the Armenian-American nonprofit ecosystem with overlapping donor constituencies.
• Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA): ANCA is a U.S.-based Armenian-American advocacy organization. Related as a peer organization serving the Armenian diaspora community, though focused on political advocacy rather than direct elder care service delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@awwainc
• Facebookfacebook.com/ArmenianWomensWelfareAssociation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/armenian-womens-welfare-association-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/awwa_inc/#

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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