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Italian Americans celebrating Columbus Day 1938
A group of immigrants standing on the steps of a church on Columbus Day waving American flags

"Shining a light on America's past, brightens America's future"

About Us Summary

The Friends of Italian Americans is a New Hampshire-based non-profit organization that was formed in 2022. Membership is open to any one of Italian or Italian American descent or anyone who supports the mission of Friends of Italian Americans. Read more About Us.

 

Mission Statement Summary

The mission of Friends of Italian Americans is to promote and preserve Italian American history, culture and heritage and to be a powerful voice for all American immigrants. This includes the preservation of Columbus Day as an October holiday commemorating the struggles of immigrants in America.

We hope you will join us in supporting Columbus Day and as such helping to defeat prejudice wherever it may exist, and reinforcing the promise of the American Dream for all. Read more about our Mission Statement.

Our Motto

Shining a light on America's past, brightens America's future.