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Jimmy Kimmel, Nancy Pelosi, Carla Gugino, Connie Britton, brought "Amore" to more than 2,000 guests at NIAF 34th Anniversary Gala...
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View all photos taken during the NIAF 34th Anniversary Gala Weekend!
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View the 2009 Gala Honoree Videos!
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NIAF 34th Anniversary Gala Review!
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Columbus Day 2009 - By the President of the United States of America
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* VIDEO * President Obama Recognizes the National Italian American Foundation!
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The NIAF Mission & Headquarters

NIAF Mission Statement

The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan educational foundation that promotes Italian American culture and heritage. NIAF serves as a resource on the Italian American community and has educational and youth programs including scholarships, grants, heritage travel, and mentoring.

NIAF is also the voice for Italian Americans in Washington, DC and works closely with the Italian American Congressional Delegation and the White House. NIAF’s mission includes advancing US – Italy business, political, and cultural relations and has a business council that promotes networking with corporate leaders.

The NIAF was founded in 1975 as a non-profit organization in Washington, DC. It is entirely non-partisan.

NIAF Headquarters

NIAF Headquarters in Washington, D.C.
NIAF Research Library	NIAF Board Room
NIAF entrance hall and Italian American Wall of Honor

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