The Cultural Society of Armenians from Istanbul (CSAI) was founded in February 1964 by a few Armenian newcomers from Istanbul. The main objective was to maintain the Armenian culture and language by providing lectures, concerts, choral and theatrical presentations, and literary publications in the Metropolitan Detroit community.

CSAI supports the Armenian Studies Programs of three major universities in the state of Michigan. Annual contributions are made to the A.G.B.U. Alex & Marie Manoogian School in Southfield. Scholarships are given to qualified students.

CSAI has been providing financial help for construction projects, renovations and repairs of schools and orphanages, scholarships, etc. in Armenia.

The Cultural Society of Armenians from Istanbul is a NON-POLITICAL, NON-PARTISAN, and NON-SECTARIAN organization.

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                           FOUNDING MEMBERS OF CSAI (1964 photo)

           Hamparsum Koncagul, Ara Yarjanian MD, Asadur Kitapci DDS, Yetvart Acemyan, Shahan Kavafian