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THE NATIONAL ITALIAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION
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1000 Miglia Experience Florida
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| February 22nd – 25th
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| Florida
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| NIAF New York Gala
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| April 10th
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| New York, N.Y.
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NIAF 50th Anniversary Gala
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| October 18th
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| Washington, D.C.
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| NIAF Enters 2025 with Highest Rating on Charity Navigator |
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| NIAF is proud to announce that its strong financial health and ongoing effectiveness and reliability have helped it earn a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator. This rating designates NIAF as an official "Give with Confidence" charity, indicating that our organization is using its donations effectively based on Charity Navigator's comprehensive criteria that go beyond financials to reflect the work charities do.
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| NIAF Names Lazio as 2025 Region of Honor |
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NIAF is pleased to announce the Italian region of Lazio as its designated Region of Honor for 2025. This historic region, home to Rome, the capital of Italy, and steeped in profound significance, marks a momentous year as it coincides with both the Jubilee Year and NIAF's 50th Anniversary.
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| NIAF Congratulates Mike Johnson on Re-Election as Speaker of the House |
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NIAF extends its warmest congratulations to Congressman Mike Johnson on his re-election as Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. Speaker Johnson, who first assumed this role in October 2023, was re-elected on January 3, 2025, continuing his historic tenure as the third consecutive Italian American to hold this prestigious position.
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| Strategic Business Tour in Italy! |
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The application for the 2025 NIAF DiLella Fellows Program will open on February 3rd. The program is an all-expenses paid strategic business tour in Italy for young Italian American and Italophile professionals between the ages of 25-40. |
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| College Students: Free Summer Trip to Italy! |
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The application for the 2025 edition of the Ambassador Peter F. Secchia Voyage of Discovery program, all-expenses paid trip to Italy during the summer, has been extended to February 16th. Apply today! |
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| College Students: Apply for a Scholarship! |
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NIAF is accepting applications for scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year. These scholarships are open to outstanding Italian American college students across various fields of study. |
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| High School Students: Win a Free Trip to DC! |
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Three outstanding essays are chosen from amongst the submissions to win a cash prize. The first-place winner receives a $1,200 prize and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington to read the essay at the Columbus Day event in Washington. The second-place winner receives $500 and the third-place winner receives $300. |
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| Sports Illustrated: D-backs Manager to be Honored by Italian American Foundation |
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| Washington Examiner: In its 50th year, the National Italian American Foundation to sharpen perceptions |
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| Italpress: Stati Uniti, Niaf nomina il Lazio Regione d'Onore 2025 |
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| Yahoo! Sports: Torey Lovullo honored with Italian-American award; Phoenix Open appearance nears |
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| AISE: Mike Johnson riconfermato Speaker della Camera Usa: le congratulazioni della Niaf |
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| Silvia Davi of Renaissance Minds |
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| NIAF partnered with Italian American influencer Silvia Davi to launch an educational blog celebrating Italian and Italian American culture, featuring content on arts, history, food, wine, sports, and pop culture. The blog, Renaissance Minds, grew from Silvia's passion project into a platform that explores both historic and contemporary Italian culture through various features, including coverage of iconic museums, wine brands, and cultural figures. Readers can follow Renaissance Minds on social media (@renaissance_minds) to discover articles about Italian culture and heritage or contact RenMindsPress@gmail.com to suggest story ideas.
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| Aeterna |
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| Aeterna is a natural, Made in Italy haircare brand founded by world-renowned hair experts, Stefano & Guido Spacagna. It contains three product lines designed for all hair types. NIAF members now receive 15% off their purchase. Unlock the discount code in the members only section of the NIAF website.
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| Italian American Happenings & Resources
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| Italian American Events in Naples, Fla. |
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| Join the Naples Italian American Foundation, Inc. for the following events: Feb. 3: "Smetto Quando Voglio" - Italian movie, Feb. 14: St. Valentine's Dance - music: DJ Judy, Feb. 17: From the Vine - Italian Movie, Feb. 19: Koto Night -Japanese Guitar - music: Motoko Giunta, Feb. 26: Unveiling Italy – Rome part 2 – lecture, Mar. 1: Carnevale - music: Joe Turner, Mar. 3: Quiet Chaos - Italian Movie, Mar. 9: Traditional Italian Dinner - music: "The Crooners & Divas Show "by Ludy and his Lady, Mar. 17: Life is Beautiful - Italian Movie, Mar. 19: St. Joseph's Day Dinner, Mar. 26: Linciati/Tenement Museum (lecture and film), Mar. 28: Scholarship Banquet, Mar. 31: Marriage Italian Style - Italian Movie. Italian classes, Bocce, Bridge and Mah Jong are daytime activities year-round.
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| Valentine Serenade in Madison, N.J. |
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| February 9: Celebrate love and passion with Opera at Florham's Valentine Serenade! Featuring a delightful program of romantic Opera and American Songbook pieces. An afternoon of love not to be missed!
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| Space & Culture: An Italian Perspective |
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| On March 15 join the Italian Studies Department at Chapman University for a thought-provoking celebration of the Italian contribution to the exploration and engineering of space, viewed in its scientific and humanistic dimensions, featuring panels and talks with astronauts, artists, and leaders in the sector.
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| Creative Minds Exhibit in Los Angeles, Calif. |
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| NOW OPEN - From the Jacuzzi and the telephone to the nuclear reactor and the Big Mac, Italian American inventors and innovators have impacted our lives in ways great and small. Creative Minds examines the achievements and personal stories of Italian American inventors and vanguards, both immigrant and native born, demonstrating that United States innovation has long reflected the diversity of its people. Featuring a range of objects, rare documents and images, and spanning technology, science, cuisine, education, and medicine, Creative Minds emphasizes the stories of the people who dared to think differently and took risks, all in the pursuit of something new. Located at the Italian American Museum of Los Angeles.
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Edited by Gabriella Mileti
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