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:
- Become A Member of a Chapter
- Then getting further involved within the Chapter and maybe even becoming a Board of Director member of the Chapter
- Join A Committee on the International Board of Directors
- Then running and becoming a President of a Chapter
- Start your own Chapter
- 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.
Sponsorships
AMBASCIATORE DI FILITALIA
Sponsor, $15,000.00
- Premier Sponsor for all events (La Festa, Gala, Scholarship) (priceless!!)
- Opportunity to display at all Filitalia events (La Festa, Gala, Scholarship) (priceless!!)
- “Remembering a Loved One” Signature Engraved Tile with logo and message outside the History of Italian Immigration Museum (value $5,000)
- 2 Premier tables (20 tickets) at Filitalia International Gala Dinner (value $2,500)
- 2 Private Lunch Events for 20 people at the History of Italian Immigration Museum (value $2,000)
- Full Page Advertisement in the Gala Dinner Book (value $1,000)
- Reserved round top table at La Festa with covered tent for 20 people including homemade Italian food, pitchers of sangria and beer (value $1,000)
- 1 year of advertising on all Filitalia International’s social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Telegramma Newsletter) (value $500)
- 1 year hyperlinked logo advertising on all Filitalia International’s website, newsletter and social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn) (value $500)
- Filitalia Christmas Seals campaign donation in your name (value $100)
SOSTENITORE DI FILITALIA
Sponsor, $10,000.00
- Presenting Sponsor(s) of The “Spaghetti Bowl”: Corporate name and logo incorporated into all La Festa 2018 advertising and marketing platforms (priceless!!)
- Opportunity to display at all Filitalia events (La Festa, Gala, Scholarship) (priceless!!)
- “Remembering a Loved One” Preferred Engraved Tile with logo and message outside the History of Italian Immigration Museum (value $2,500)
- 1 Premier table (10 tickets) to Filitalia International Gala Dinner (value $1,250)
- Private Lunch Event for 20 people at the History of Italian Immigration Museum (value $1,000)
- Full page advertisement in the Filitalia International Gala Dinner Book (value $1,000)
- Reserved round top table at La Festa with covered tent for 10 people including homemade Italian food, pitchers of sangria and beer (value $500)
- 1 year of advertising on all Filitalia International’s social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Telegramma Newsletter) (value $500)
- 1 year hyperlinked logo advertising on all Filitalia International’s website, newsletter and social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn) (value $500)
- Filitalia Christmas Seals campaign donation in your name (value $100)
BENEFATTORE DI FILITALIA
Sponsor, $5,000.00
- Table of 10 tickets to Filitalia International Gala Dinner (value $1,250)
- “Remembering a Loved One” Standard Engraved Tile with logo and message outside the History of Italian Immigration Museum (value $1,000)
- 1 year of advertising on all Filitalia International’s social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Telegramma Newsletter) (value $500)
- 1 year hyperlinked logo advertising on all Filitalia International’s website, newsletter and social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn) (value $500)
- Reserved table at La Festa with covered tent for 10 people including homemade Italian food, pitchers of sangria and beers (value $500)
- Logo included on all “Spaghetti Bowl” La Festa 2018 advertising and marketing platforms (value $500)
- ½ page advertisement in the Filitalia International Gala Dinner Book (value $500)
- Opportunity to display at La Festa with promotional tent (value $300)
- 2 cycles of Italian Language classes (12 lessons) at the History of Italian Immigration Museum (value $240)
- 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 DI FILITALIA
Sponsor, $2,500.00
- Table of 10 tickets to Filitalia International Gala Dinner(value $1,250)
- 1 year of advertising on all Filitalia International’s social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and Telegramma Newsletter) (value $500)
- 1 year hyperlinked logo advertising on all Filitalia International’s website, newsletter and social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn) (value $500)
- Opportunity to display at La Festa with promotional tent (value $300)
- Advertisement in the Filitalia International Gala Dinner Book (value $250)
- 2 semesters of Italian Language classes (12 lessons) at the History of Italian Immigration Museum (value $240)
- 1 year membership for 4 people to any chapter within Filitalia International and exposed to all the benefits (value $200)
AMICO DELLA FESTA
Sponsor, $1,500.00
- 5 tickets to Filitalia International Gala Dinner (value $625)
- 1 year of advertising on all Filitalia International’s social media platforms (Website, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Telegramma Newsletter) (value $500)
- 1 year hyperlinked logo advertising on all Filitalia International’s website, newsletter and social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn) (value $500)
- Opportunity to display at La Festa with promotional tent (value $300)
- 1 year membership for 4 people to any chapter within Filitalia International and exposed to all the benefits(value $200)
AMICO DEL GALA
Sponsor, $500.00
- 1 year of advertising on all Filitalia International’s social media platforms (Website, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Telegramma Newsletter) (value $500)
- 2 tickets to Filitalia International Gala Dinner (value $250)
- Advertisement in the Filitalia International Gala Dinner Book (value $250)
- 1 year membership for 4 people to any chapter within Filitalia International and exposed to all the benefits(value $200)
AMICO DELLA LINGUA ITALIANA
Sponsor, $250
- 6 months of advertising on all Filitalia International’s social media platforms (Website, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Telegramma Newsletter) (value $250)
- 1 semester of Italian Language classes (6 lessons) at the History of Italian Immigration Museum (value $120)
AMICO DEL MUSEO
Sponsor, $100
- Advertisement with your company’s business card in our Annual Gala Program (value $150)
- 2 tickets to tour the History of Italian Immigration Museum (value $25)