Italian Welfare League

Italian Welfare League In 1920, the League set up headquarters at Lexington Avenue in Manhattan and opened a branch office on Union Street in Brooklyn.

The Italian Welfare League has a rich history of social service, which began at the turn of the Twentieth Century, and continues to help children with special needs. From these strategic points, it provided case work, home visitation, interpretation and translation, legal counsel, medical care, and also taught immigrants the English language, how to apply for American citizenship and about the rig

hts and duties of citizens. Money was raised through aggressive membership drives and by throwing benefit concerts, dances, and co-sponsoring cultural events with local churches and clubs. Its efforts were quite successful thanks to the large Italian population and the enthusiastic support of the Italian ambassador, his wife, and other prominent figures such as master conductor Arturo Toscanini, operatic diva Rosa Ponselle, and tenor Jan Peerce.

🌷🐣 Buona Pasqua / Happy Easter 💐🐣from the Italian Welfare League 🐣💐🌷May this Easter season bring joy, hope, and renewed ...
04/05/2026

🌷🐣 Buona Pasqua / Happy Easter 💐🐣
from the Italian Welfare League 🐣💐🌷

May this Easter season bring joy, hope, and renewed strength to all. ✝️🌿
Wishing you a day filled with peace, love, and new beginnings.

Thank you Dancing Dreams for the work you do.
04/02/2026

Thank you Dancing Dreams for the work you do.

A Buona Pasqua message from IWL President , Anna. Dear Friends of the Italian Welfare League,As Easter approaches, afte...
04/02/2026

A Buona Pasqua message from IWL President , Anna.

Dear Friends of the Italian Welfare League,

As Easter approaches, after what seems to be a never-ending winter, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support and commitment to the mission of the Italian Welfare League, especially for I NOSTRI BAMBINI.
 
Easter is a time of renewal, the light of Spring after the darkness of Winter inspires us to see the beauty of a life well lived.
 
Appreciating life is exactly what I NOSTRI BAMBINIand their families experience thanks to You, our dear members, donors and supporters.
 
Thanks to your generous support, we can provide needed items or services such as hippotherapy, physical and occupational therapy and necessary equipment to comfort our very special children. Your contributions make all of this possible.
 
Today, we find that more and more families need our aid as they struggle to find the help their children need. Be a part of the solution, give today, give from the heart.
 
Grazie di cuore! May you be blessed for your generosity and kindness.
 
Buona Pasqua cari amici!
Happy Easter our dear friends!

Happy Palm Sunday / Buona Domenica delle Palme 🌿✝️from the Italian Welfare League.🌿✝️May this day of tradition and renew...
03/29/2026

Happy Palm Sunday / Buona Domenica delle Palme 🌿✝️
from the Italian Welfare League.🌿✝️

May this day of tradition and renewal bring peace, hope, and strength to our community. 💚🤍❤️🇮🇹

Madison is an 11-year-old girl navigating autism along with developmental, motor, and speech delays. Through the generos...
03/25/2026

Madison is an 11-year-old girl navigating autism along with developmental, motor, and speech delays. Through the generosity of the Italian Welfare League, she received three months of karate lessons — a therapeutic activity recommended by her doctor to support her bilateral coordination, visual-perceptual skills, upper body strength, and endurance.

Beyond the physical benefits, this opportunity is expected to make a meaningful difference in Madison’s self-confidence, helping her feel stronger, more capable, and empowered in her daily life.

The care continues. 💚🤍❤️

✨ An unforgettable night awaits. ✨The National Italian American Foundation is giving you the chance to win two tickets (...
03/24/2026

✨ An unforgettable night awaits. ✨

The National Italian American Foundation is giving you the chance to win two tickets (valued at $2,000) to its prestigious NYC Gala at the legendary Cipriani 42nd Street.

Don’t miss the chance to be part of one of the most celebrated evenings honoring Italian-American excellence, culture, and community. 💚🤍❤️🇮🇹

On behalf of the Italian Welfare League 🇮🇹We pray that St. Joseph/ San Giuseppe continues to bless and protect I Nostri...
03/19/2026

On behalf of the Italian Welfare League 🇮🇹

We pray that St. Joseph/ San Giuseppe continues to bless and protect I Nostri Bambini as we carry our mission forward with dedication and love 💚🤍❤️

🌼 Buona Festa della Donna from the Italian Welfare League 🌼Thank you to all the incredible women who support our mission...
03/08/2026

🌼 Buona Festa della Donna from the Italian Welfare League 🌼

Thank you to all the incredible women who support our mission and i nostri bambini. Your dedication, compassion, and strength continue to make a difference in the lives of so many. 💛🌼

A Message of Gratitude ❤️Seven-year-old Stevie was born with X-linked Myotubular Myopathy, a rare muscle disorder that a...
02/18/2026

A Message of Gratitude ❤️

Seven-year-old Stevie was born with X-linked Myotubular Myopathy, a rare muscle disorder that affects strength and mobility. Since 2021, the Italian Welfare League has had the privilege of supporting Stevie and his family — providing wheelchair accessories and hippotherapy sessions to help improve comfort, movement, and quality of life.

Recently, Stevie’s family shared this beautiful update:

“I wanted to let you know that we have everything that was ordered for Stevie’s wheelchair now. Thank you so much for your help. Thank you again for everything. The Italian Welfare League has done so much for us, and we are so very grateful.”
— Ann

Moments like these remind us why we do what we do.
Because of your generosity, children like Stevie receive not only equipment — but opportunity, dignity, and hope.

The care continues. 💚🤍❤️

Fund was established in 1985 to enable and encourage gifted students of Italian American origin to pursue their educatio...
02/16/2026

Fund was established in 1985 to enable and encourage gifted students of Italian American origin to pursue their educational goals and has already provided more than $100,000 to a number of talented young men and women. Our goal is to encourage students and young professionals to continue to promote and preserve our heritage and culture through education and networking. Each year, we award students who promote the Italian American heritage while supporting academic excellence. Our annual scholarship ceremony is held at the Bronx Zoo, where we also honor Italian American professionals. Past honorees have included notable leaders such as Justice Antonin Scalia and Honorable Geraldine Ferraro.

An ideal candidate should demonstrate academic achievement, extra-curricular engagement and a strong interest in promoting the Italian heritage and language. The following link to our website provides more information on the FIERI program, as well as, provides the scholarship application – https://www.fierifund.org//. Applications are due Friday, April 3rd, 2026. Please direct any questions to Krista Gresia [email protected].

If you know of any eligible students, please share the application.

Please attend our annual scholarship breakfast, which will be on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at the Bronx Zoo. This year we will be recognizing two incredible leaders:
Hon. Janet DiFiore, Chair of the Italian American Forum and retired Chief Judge of New York
Gil Teitel: owner of Teitel Brothers and active member of the Arthur Avenue Business Improvement District

More details on how to purchase tickets to come. Lastly, if you would like to make a donation to the FIERI Scholarship Fund, please contact John Calvelli at [email protected]. We greatly appreciate any and all help.

Grazie mille!

John
Chair
FIERI Scholarship Fund

💘✨ BUON SAN VALENTINO ✨💘💘✨ HAPPY ST. VALENTINE’S DAY ✨💘This season of love, the Italian Welfare League and tutti I Nost...
02/14/2026

💘✨ BUON SAN VALENTINO ✨💘
💘✨ HAPPY ST. VALENTINE’S DAY ✨💘

This season of love, the Italian Welfare League and tutti I Nostri Bambini thank you for your generous heart.

Because of you, care continues.
Because of you, smiles grow brighter.

Con affetto, we wish you and your families a Valentine’s Day filled with love. 💚🤍❤️

❤️

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In its 95+ year history, the Italian Welfare League has gone from helping Italian immigrants on the New York City piers find jobs and housing to its present mission of helping children of Italian American descent who are ill or have suffered an emotional trauma. We call these youngsters “I Nostri Bambini,” and have adopted them into our organization of caring members and supporters.