Support the Khachatryans After Devastating Fire

Help the Khachatryan Family Rebuild After a Devastating Fire

Hi All,

Our dear friends and incredible neighbors across the street, the Khachatryan family, need your help. On December 27th, a fire destroyed their home. Thankfully, Karo, his amazing wife Sona, and their five children—including newborn twins—were not home and are safe. But the financial burden of this tragedy is immense, and insurance won’t come close to covering it all.

This family represents everything we love about the American Dream. Karo came to the U.S. from Armenia to build a better life. A hardworking businessman, he owned a party lighting company that was hit hard during COVID and eventually had to close. Undeterred, Karo pivoted to driving Uber while figuring out his next move. His wife, Sona, works in the medical field, and together they’ve poured everything into raising their five beautiful children and giving them the best life possible. Through all the ups and downs of the last few years - they were making it happen.

Now they’ve lost everything.

This GoFundMe isn’t just about helping rebuild a house—it’s about helping restore the hope and dreams of a family who embodies what it means to be great neighbors. Great neighbors are like family, and Karo and Sona have been that to us from day one.

From the moment they moved in, I knew I was fortunate to have Karo across the street. Some of you may know, I’m half Armenian, and despite his thick Armenian accent and my complete inability to speak or understand the language, we connected effortlessly. A brotherly bond quickly formed, rooted in our shared values—two men deeply committed to supporting and protecting our families.

I will never forget the night Karo came over to invite me for some Armenian barbecue. I’d already eaten a full meal, but I said yes to a “quick stop by.” That quick stop turned into one of the best evenings of my life. We ate, laughed, danced, and connected in a way that made me feel more rooted in my Armenian heritage than I ever had before. That night wasn’t just a meal—it was a celebration of life, love, and culture, and it’s one of my most treasured memories.

Karo’s kindness has been a constant. As an actor, my work often takes me out of town, sometimes for months at a time. Every time I left, Karo would yell across the street, “Erik Jan, I’ll watch your house and make sure your family is okay.” (“Jan” is a term of endearment in Armenian, meaning “dear” or “love.”) That small gesture meant everything to me. Knowing Karo was looking out for my family gave me peace of mind during those long trips over the last six years.

When the fire broke out, our son Enzo’s first thought wasn’t the house or flames—it was Karo’s children. That says everything about what this family means to us.

Karo and his family have worked tirelessly to build their life here. Now, they face the overwhelming task of starting over. We’re determined to help them rebuild—not just their home, but their hope, their dreams, and their place in this neighborhood.

We need your help to make that happen. Please, donate whatever you can. No amount is too small. Share this with your friends, your family, your coworkers. Together, we can show the Khachaturyan family what it means to be part of a community that cares.

We believe good neighbors are like family. When we told Karo we were doing this to help he said, "I don't want to be a bother." He can never be a bother, but a brother - always, Karo Jan.

Please help.

With love and gratitude,

The Palladino's