February 28, 2026 — Falls Church, VA ATA-DC continued its community event series with an informative seminar on recent updates to immigration law. We were honored to host Attorney Tolga Özek, who provided a comprehensive overview of the latest legal changes and their potential impact on our community. It was wonderful to see such an
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December 14 — Falls Church, VA ATA-DC’s Atatürk School community came together to celebrate the end of the first semester and welcome the New Year. Students were recognized with their mid-year certificates, marking an important milestone as they prepare to become the first graduating class of the ATA-DC House in May 2026. The festive gathering
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November 23, 2025 — Falls Church, VAATA-DC’s Atatürk School students and parents came together to celebrate Teachers’ Day, honoring the legacy of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, who was given the title “Head Teacher of the National Schools” on this day in 1928—later officially recognized as Teachers’ Day in 1981.The gathering offered a warm moment of gratitude
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November 9, 2025 — Falls Church, VAATA-DC’s Atatürk School for Children gathered for a heartfelt commemoration of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, honoring the founder of modern Türkiye ahead of the 10 November Atatürk Memorial Day. Students recited poems and reflections dedicated to Atatürk’s vision, leadership, and enduring contributions to education and national progress. The ceremony concluded
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November 8, 2025 — Falls Church, VAOn November 8, 2025, the Young Cultural Ambassadors Program (YCAP) hosted an inspiring in-person session at the ATA-DC House, titled “Civic Engagement and Why It’s Important for You.” Youth participants enjoyed an engaging afternoon of learning, discussion, and connection, as part of YCAP’s ongoing mission to cultivate informed and
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June 7, 2025 — East Hartford, CT Over 40 ATA-DC members and friends made the trip to East Hartford, Connecticut on June 7th to cheer on the U.S. and Turkish Men’s National Soccer Teams for an international Friendly match in front of a sold-out Pratt & Whitney Stadium crowd. The long bus ride and the
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June 1, 2025 — Vienna, VA ATA-DC’s annual spring fundraiser was a dazzling throwback to the colorful 1980s, hosted by Özlem and Hüseyin Akkaya at their home. Nearly fifty members and friends gathered for a night filled with neon outfits, iconic Turkish pop hits, and laughter echoing through the evening air. Themed “Back to the ’80s,” the event transported
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