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THE NATIONAL ITALIAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION
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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's
First US Appearance at the NIAF Gala via video in
Washington, D.C.
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Amarone and the Wines of Valpolicella
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November 10
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6 p.m. ET Zoom
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Arizona Regional Gala
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January 28, 2023
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Arizona Biltmore Hotel Phoenix, Ariz.
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NIAF Donates $250,000 to Restore a Damaged Community Center in Le Marche Region Devastated by the 2016 Earthquake |
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The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) is pleased to announce it is donating $250,000 to the Società Habilis Cooperativa Sociale to assist in rebuilding a community center devastated by the 2016 earthquake. The Società Habilis Cooperativa Sociale is scheduled to be completed by August 2023.
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Trip to Italy for Italian American College Students |
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The application to apply for the Ambassador Peter F. Secchia Voyage of Discovery Program is now open. The program is a two-week all expenses paid trip to Italy. Deadline to apply is January 31, 2023.
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The National Italian American Foundation Congratulates Italy's new Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni |
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The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) is pleased to extend its congratulations to Giorgia Meloni on assuming the high office of Prime Minister of Italy.
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Opportunity for High School Students |
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Since 1996, NIAF has proudly joined with the National Christopher Columbus Association (NCCA) to sponsor an annual national essay contest on a topic related to Christopher Columbus for high school students throughout the United States. Deadline to apply is March 15, 2023.
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Alessia Cruci & Andrew Levay |
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Congratulazioni to Santa Monica College Film School students Alessia Cruci and Andrew Levay on winning the 2022 Russo Brothers Italian American Film Forum with their film "Leaving the Factory." Their movie focuses on the story of the mistreatment of Italian immigrant women factory workers, and their struggle to overcome oppression. Watch the trailer.
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NIAF Membership |
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Did you know NIAF members enjoy exclusive discounts through our partners. Login into your NIAF account to unlock the discount codes in the members only section of the NIAF website.
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Italian American Happenings & Resources
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All Saints Day and All Souls Day in New Orleans, La. |
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November 1: In New Orleans for more than a century the Contessa Entellina Society has honored ancestors at 3 p.m. on All Saints Day at the Italian Mausoleums in Metairie Cemetery. This year all Sicilian Mausoleums will be blessed.
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Italy: The World's Lifestyle Superpower |
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November 2: The Columbus Citizens Foundation in New York City will host Carla Gambescia for a presentation on "Italy: the World's Superpower". Space is still available.
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Wine Down Wednesday in Tampa, Fla. |
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November 9: Join the Italian Club of Tampa at their Wine Down Wednesday for a full cash bar with Italian wine specials, music, dinner buffet and more. Open to club members and the public. Free entry.
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Italian Movie Night in Milwaukee, Wis. |
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November 11: The Italian Community Center of Milwaukee invites you to Italian Movie Night featuring Ridley Scott's "House of Gucci." Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and showtime is at 7:00 p.m. Food and beverage for purchase. Free to ICC members and the public.
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Edited by Gabriella Mileti
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Ferrero is a premier sponsor of NIAF.
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Amb. Peter F. Secchia Building 1860 19th St. NW. Washington, D.C. 20009 |
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