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 (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)
SOSTENITORE DI FILITALIA
Sponsor, $10,000.00
- “Remembering a Loved One” Signature Engraved Tile with logo and message outside the History of Italian Immigration Museum (value $2,500)
- Presenting Sponsor(s) of The Filitalia International Annual Gala and logo incorporated into all advertising and marketing platforms (value $2,000)
- 1 year of advertising on all Filitalia International’s social media platforms and Telegramma Newsletter (value $1,800)
- 1 Premier table (10 tickets) at Filitalia International Gala Dinner (value $1,500) Opportunity to display at all Filitalia events (value $1,000)
- Private Lunch Events for for up to 20 people at the History of Italian Immigration Museum (value $1,000)
- Filitalia Christmas Seals Campaign donation in your name (value $200)
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 DI FILITALIA
Sponsor, $3,000.00
- Table of 10 tickets to Filitalia International Gala (value $1,500)
- 1 year of advertising on all Filitalia International’s social media platforms and Telegramma Newsletter (value $500) 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 $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 DEL GALA
Sponsor, $1000.00
- 2 tickets to Filitalia International Gala (value $300)
- 1 year membership for 4 people to any chapter within Filitalia International and exposed to all the benefits (value $100)
- 1 year of advertising on all Filitalia International’s social media platforms and Telegramma Newsletter (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)
AMICO DEL MUSEO
Sponsor, $100.00
- Advertisement at our Annual Gala Program (value $90)
- 2 tickets to tour the History of Italian Immigration Museum (value $20)