Why Filitalia

The word “Filitalia” means Love for Italy. Filitalia’s goal is to preserve Italian-American heritage, tradition and culture through social, athletic, and cultural events as well as humanitarian programs. By supporting Filitalia, you help the following events and traditions take place:

Get Involved

Filitalia is an organization built on volunteering.
For the past 30+ years Filitalia has grown to become what it is today completely by the efforts of volunteers.

Filitalia volunteers can get involved by:

1. Become A Member of a Chapter
2. Then getting further involved within the Chapter and maybe even becoming a Board of Director member of the Chapter
3. Join A Committee on the International Board of Directors
4. Then running and becoming a President of a Chapter
5. Start your own Chapter
6. Then becoming the President of the entire Organization

Interested? Lets talk!

Make A Charitable Donation

Filitalia International & Foundation is a tax-exempt and non-profit organization supported by members and contributions.

Click on the “Sponsorship” Button above or you can call or even stop by our Center to say hello!
1834 E Passyunk Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19147

Language & Tradition At “M. Fabrizio & P. Nestico Center of Language & Culture”

• Italian language & cultural classes for children & adults by certified teachers; day, evening, and private tutoring.
• Exhibits of Italian-American artists, cultural events, Wine & Soppressata contests and other culinary events.
• Academic scholarships from grade school, high school, AP programs, and graduate school.
• Participation in the Columbus Day parade and “Ferragosto Italiano.”

Charity & Community

• Christmas Seals to support needy families during the holidays and other charitable events.
• Walk-a-Thon to support the American Heart Association, Juvenile Diabetes and Leukemia Association.

Networking & Motivation

• Meet and build relationships with successful Italian-American professionals.
• Annual entrepreneurial recognition banquet.
• Students’ exchange and mentoring programs throughout the world.

Sports

• Annual “Giovanni Monterosso Bocce Tournament” and annual “Frank Ceraso Foosball Tournament”

Recognition

• Annual Banquet Awards for Citizenship, Leadership & Education, and Humanitarian work.
• The Filitalia Foundation is a 501 © 3 private nonprofit organization created in 1987. In 2014, the History of Italian Immigration museum opened in the heart of South Philadelphia.

AMBASCIATORE DI FILITALIA

Sponsor, $15,000.00

• Premier Sponsor for all events (value $4,000)
• 2 Premier tables (20 tickets) at Filitalia International Gala (value $3,000)
• “Remembering a Loved One” Signature Engraved Tile with logo and message outside the History of Italian Immigration Museum (value $2,500)
• 1 year of advertising on all Filitalia International’s social media platforms and Telegramma Newsletter (value $2,400)
• 2 Private Lunch Events for for up to 20 people at the History of Italian Immigration Museum (value $2,000)
• Opportunity to display at all Filitalia events (value $1,000)
• Filitalia Christmas Seals Campaign donation in your name (value $100)

BENEFATTORE DI FILITALIA

Sponsor, $5,000.00

• 1 year of advertising on all Filitalia International’s social media platforms and Telegramma Newsletter (value $1,700)
• 1 Premier table (10 tickets) at Filitalia International Gala (value $1,500)
• “Remembering a Loved One” Signature Engraved Tile with logo and message outside the History of Italian Immigration Museum (value $800)
• Opportunity to display at all Filitalia events (value $300)
• 2 cycles of Italian Language classes (16 lessons) (value $400)
• 1 year membership for 4 people to any chapter within Filitalia International and exposed to all the benefits (value $200)
• Filitalia Christmas Seals Campaign donation in your name (value $100)

AMICO DELLA FESTA

Sponsor, $2,000.00

• 5 tickets to Filitalia International Gala (value $750)
• 1 year of advertising on all Filitalia International ’s social media platforms and Telegramma Newsletter (value $650)
• 1 year membership for 4 people to any chapter within Filitalia International and exposed to all the benefits (value $100)

AMICO DELLA LINGUA ITALIANA

Sponsor, $250.00

• 1 cycles of Italian Language classes (16 lessons) (value $400)
• 6 months of advertising on all Filitalia International’s social media platforms and Telegramma Newsletter (value $130)