The estate of the late Armenian American industrialist and philanthropist Norair K. Deirmengian (Norman Miller) - in a move that is helping expand the presence of Armenian Americans on the U.S. civic landscape - has made a $36,000 grant to support the growth of the ANCA’s Capital Gateway Program, an innovative initiative that opens doors for young Armenian Americans seeking to start government, public policy, political, and media-related careers in Washington, DC, reported the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA).

“Norair Deirmengian, in the best of both of our American and Armenian traditions, believed in our youth and in investing in our future. Through this wonderful gift, which we hope will be the first of many, the Miller estate is empowering young Armenian Americans, opening doors to public service careers for the sons and daughters of our community, while strengthening the presence of Armenian Americans throughout Washington, DC,” said Ken Hachikian, the President of the ANCA Endowment.