The Armenian-American community organized a charity evening at St. Mary Apostolic Armenian Church in Washington, DC, all proceeds from which will go to the Armenian community in Damascus, Syria.

According to one of the organizers of the event, Shoghik Sahakyan, the increasingly dwindling Armenian community in Syria is in huge need for help.

Also, the Armenian community held a charitable concert and lottery in the U.S. capital, the Voice of America said.