National Italian American Foundation

Honor your ancestors this Giving Tuesday and support the National Italian American Foundation! The mission of NIAF is to celebrate and advance the inspiring achievements and uplifting values of the Italian culture and presence in America and to strengthen and empower ties between the United States and Italy. Each year, NIAF awards over a million dollars in scholarships, grants, and provides educational programs to young Italian American students. We work hard every day to uphold the traditions of the Italian culture and we are proud to support the Italian American community, but none of this would be possible without your help. If you connect with NIAF’s mission, NIAF invites you to consider us this #GivingTuesday. Your tax-deductible donation, whether big or small, will help NIAF further its mission into the new year: http://bit.ly/3F7Qs0z

Happy Cyber Monday! For today only, enjoy 50% off a full year of NIAF membership and 50% off all NIAF merchandise. It’s the perfect opportunity to join our community and stock up on NIAF gifts for yourself or your loved ones. Whether you're renewing your connection to your roots or sharing it with others, we are honored to invite you to use code NIAF50 and become a member of the National Italian American Foundation today! Shop NIAF Merchandise: https://bit.ly/3wCWamX Join NIAF with code NIAF50: https://bit.ly/39VNbnX *No code needed for NIAF Merchandise* **Membership promotion is for individual memberships only and excludes renewals and DaVinci Council Memberships**

Celebrate your Italian heritage this Black Friday with incredible savings from NIAF! For a limited time, enjoy 50% off a full year of NIAF membership and 50% off all NIAF merchandise. It’s the perfect opportunity to join our vibrant community and stock up on unique gifts for yourself or your loved ones. Whether you're renewing your connection to your roots or sharing it with others, we are honored to invite you to use code NIAF50 and become a member of the National Italian American Foundation today! Shop NIAF Merchandise: https://bit.ly/3wCWamX Join NIAF with code NIAF50: https://bit.ly/39VNbnX *No code needed for NIAF Merchandise* **Membership promotion is for individual memberships only and excludes renewals and DaVinci Council Memberships**

It’s Wednesday, November 27th and we’re covering NIAF's all expenses paid trip to Italy for students, the upcoming Arizona Gala and more! Don't miss this edition of NIAF News! NIAF News is your bi-weekly news flash on all the latest happenings in Italy and the Italian American community, brought to you by the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF). Hosted by Gabriella Mileti, Director of Special Programs and PR at NIAF.

Italian American Ariana Grande-Butera stars in Wicked! With roots in Sicily and Abruzzo, Ariana celebrates her Italian heritage proudly, using her full name, “Ariana Grande-Butera,” in the credits of this worldwide phenomenon. Catch Wicked in theaters starting today!

NIAF was pleased to sponsor the recent commissioning of the USS John Basilone honoring an Italian American hero!   On November 9, 2024, the USS John Basilone (DDG-122) was officially commissioned as a new naval destroyer named for the great Italian American World War Two hero, Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone. Born to Italian immigrant parents from Benevento, Italy, John Basilone was the only service man to receive both the Congressional Medal of Honor and the Navy Cross during World War Two.   We are proud to honor John Basilone’s courage, strength, and resilience. 

NIAF’s year of celebrating Regione Autonoma Friuli Venezia Giulia continued by recognizing one of the region’s key companies illycaffè. NIAF President Robert Allegrini recently attended the 9th Annual Ernesto Illy Coffee Awards held at the United Nations in New York City. At the event President Allegrini met with illycaffè Chairman Andrea Illy, attended a coffee focused panel discussion led by CEO of The James Beard Foundation Clare Reichenbach, and congratulated participating coffee growers from 9 different countries. 

NIAF News! It’s Wednesday, November 13th and we’re covering the commissioning of the USS Basilone and NIAF President Robert Allegrini’s recent honor! Don't miss this edition of NIAF News!   NIAF News is your bi-weekly news flash on all the latest happenings in Italy and the Italian American community, brought to you by the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF). Hosted by Gabriella Mileti, Director of Special Programs and PR at NIAF.

Attention Italian Americans of Eastchester, NY! You’re invited to the Grand Opening of Graziella’s Market on Thursday, November 14th at 5:00pm featuring tastings, cocktails, and exclusive promotions for attendees. Graziella's Market, known for its authentic Italian specialty foods and beloved deli offerings, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its new location in Eastchester, NY. After 27 years of previously serving the White Plains community with exceptional cuisine at Graziella's Restaurant, the family-owned business is excited to continue to bring its culinary expertise and passion for Italian food to the residents of Harrison and now Eastchester. "We are excited to bring the heart of Italian cooking to Eastchester," said Silvio Petriello, co-owner of Graziella's Market and former NIAF honoree. "Our goal has always been to create a warm and inviting atmosphere where customers can enjoy delicious food and feel like part of the family. We can't wait to welcome our new neighbors and share the love that goes into every dish."

Italian leaders offer their congratulations to President-elect Donald Trump! NIAF is proud to highlight the strong ties between Italy and the United States as displayed by President-elect Donald Trump’s conversations with Italian leaders following his recent electoral victory. Throughout NIAF’s history we have worked collaboratively with every presidential administration to support our mission: to celebrate and advance the inspiring achievements and uplifting values of the Italian culture and presence in America and to strengthen and empower ties between the United States and Italy. We look forward to working closely with the Trump administration to continue achieving this mission.