NIAF Board honors the sacrifices of the Italian Military with historic visit to the tomb of the unknown soldier

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NIAF recognized by the Italian Foreign Ministry as “the most important association that unites Italians and Italian descendents in the United States” at gala in Rome

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Calling All Italian American Student Leaders!

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NIAF Board visits Abruzzo and Tuscany in annual mission to Italy

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Preserving, Protecting and Promoting Italian American Heritage

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Annually, NIAF awards roughly $1 million to promote Italian American culture and support the academic success of Italian American youth

BRIDGE TO ITALY

Strengthening the bond between Italy and the United States

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

From hosting film forums to engaging students on their college campuses, NIAF provides resources to learn more about your heritage

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Events for Italian American public policy stakeholders: government leaders, diplomatic officials and public policy professionals

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NIAF @niaforg ·

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It's August 18th and we're covering Italy's upcoming general election, NIAF's recognition award in Boston, NIAF adds another honorree to the lineup for the 47th Anniversary Gala and a pizza chain leaving Italy. Don't miss this edition of NIAF News! https://bit.ly/3wdivHi

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NIAF @niaforg ·

15 Aug

Buon Ferragosto a tutti from the National Italian American Foundation! ⁠Do like the Italians do and take time today to unplug and spend the day with family or friends. Make some pasta, pop some prosecco and enjoy these last days of summer! 🇮🇹
#Ferragosto #NIAF #ItalianAmerican

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C. D'Angelo, Author @cdangeloauthor ·

10 Aug

The @niaforg has featured THE VISITOR in this month’s newsletter!Also, *my* newsletter was sent today and has some special New Orleans pics. Next month I’ll be sending more book bonuses. 🇮🇹❤️ https://cdangeloauthor.com/newsletter/

#CDAngeloAuthor #womensfiction

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NIAF @niaforg ·

8 Aug

Happy International Gatto (Cat) Day a tutti! 🐈🇮🇹
#NIAF #CatsOfTwitter #Italy #ItalianAmerican

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Italian American Herald @heralditalian ·

5 Aug

Learn more about the history of traditional Italian cafés and the differences between them and American coffee shops in this month's issue. https://bit.ly/3P26DOV #ItalianAmericanHerald #coffeelovers #Italiancafe