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Welcome From Our National President
About us
The Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America® (OSDIA) is the largest and oldest national organization for men and women of Italian heritage in the United States. Founded in 1905 as a mutual aid society for early Italian immigrants, today OSDIA has thousands of family members located in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, making it the leading service and advocacy organization for the nation’s estimated 26 million people of Italian descent. Our missions include encouraging the study of Italian language and culture in American schools and universities; preserving Italian American traditions, culture, history and heritage; and promoting closer cultural relations between the United States and Italy.
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Find Your Local Lodge
OSDIA has hundreds of lodges located nationwide. Lodges meet regularly for social and community-oriented activities. Dues vary according to individual lodges.
Use the map below to find local lodges as well as Grand Lodges (state lodges).
- States in grey have local lodges.
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Joe Sciame, President of the Sons of Italy Foundation, speaks on his experience as a #ProudItalian and striving to respect his ancestor`s legacy.
“I have a 55 year love affair with the Sons and Daughters of Italy. I was brought in by my uncle who founded our lodge in New York in 1968. I am involved in this organization because of my grandparents – all four came from Sicily in 1905 and settled in New York. 🗽
Now we have seven generations here in America. As long as we each have a drop of blood in us, we are carrying on our traditions. Our ancestors came here for a better life, and they received so many gifts. But they have also given so much to this country and its culture. Their contributions of family traditions, respect, faith and giving back are powerful. And we should reflect on that and carry it forward to the next generation.
Every day I get up, get dressed and strive to make my family and their legacy proud.”
🇮🇹@❤️ #ItalianAtHeart
Spello, nestled on the southern flank of Mount Subasio, between Assisi and Foligno, in the region of Umbria, is part of the club of "The Most Beautiful Villages of Italy" due to its significant environmental, cultural and artistic heritage. 🌳🍝🍷🎨
Latin poet Propertius called Spello ‘Splendidissima Colonia Iulia’, or very splendid. It is famous for being one of the prettiest villages in Italy and one of the most flowery. 💐
Its meandering medieval streets are a triumph of verdant balconies and colorful flowers, and the town also hosts a significant flower event called "infiorata", which is world famous.
It is a beautiful town to visit for an afternoon or lunch and is ideal for photographers, foodies and anyone looking for a quintessentially Italian village stop. 🇮🇹
Follow the association on social media to learn more about the area: @borghitalia
#ItalianPride #flowers #spring #nature #photooftheday
FOTO FRIDAY! 🇮🇹 Meet Renee! She joined the Son`s of Italy Drum and Bugle Corp out of Haverhill, MA at just 8 years old. Growing up in the Drum Corp and the Victor Emanuel Lodge #1646, her passion for Italian culture, heritage and our great organization continued to flourish. In 2019, Renee became the first female President of the Drum and Bugle Corp, and in 2020 she became the youngest President of her lodge. She also served as the financial secretary and event coordinator, and is now the chair of the membership committee for the Grand Lodge of MA. As a young mom, she started her career early in the construction industry and is now the proud owner of Chaos Coordinators, a consulting, management and coaching business with a niche in construction.
"What does being Italian mean to me?":
The biggest thing for me is Family. Joining the SOI Drum and Bugle Corp so young gave me an extended Italian Family to be a part of. It was something special that my dad and I were able to share together, as well as my daughter. Sunday dinners at Grammy Josies was the one day we would all be able to get together. No matter what was going on, we always had our Sunday dinners! Being Italian is being able to share the traditions I was taught and raised with, with the next generations. It is keeping my family`s culture and heritage going, sharing memories and building new ones.
YOU`RE INVITED to celebrate the 500th anniversary of Giovanni da Verrazzano`s voyage and arrival to the New York Bay on April 17th, 1524 with us. Next Wednesday, April 17th at the Verrazzano statue in Battery Park, we`ll be gathering for a special program and remarks by several notable individuals, starting at noon.
This event is made possible by the @ial_forum, a new association that serves as a place to discuss, debate and act on important policy issues facing our community. 🇮🇹
Mamma mia... who can relate? ✋🤣
Beach season here we come. 🏖️☀️
#italiansummer #beach #summer
Join us for the Sons of Italy Foundation`s Annual National Education & Leadership Awards Gala on 5/23 in Washington DC!
Event tickets, sponsorship details and advertising opportunities are all available now at nelagala.org
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