“With the changing demographics of our society, what unique challenges does your generation face in preserving and continuing the Italian traditions that your parents and grandparents cherish and have passed on to you? How would you address those challenges?”
Family First by Madeleine “Maddie” Caiazzo My family loves to tell stories, especially ones of their childhood. My grandfather describes the small and compact tenements he grew up in with his family in New York City. My Aunt Cara boasts of all the delicious recipes my Great Aunt Marie and Great Aunt Lucy would cook,…
Dear Members of the Little Italy Lodge, We are pleased to announce the recipients of the Little Italy Lodge Foundation scholarships for this year. After careful consideration and review of all applications, we are proud to award scholarships to the following outstanding individuals: Madalyn Caiazzo: – $10,000 Benjamin Carroll: – $7,500Sophia Montcalmo: – $7,500 Antonio Applauso: –…
The essay topic was: “With each generation, elements of our traditional Italian heritage tend to fade due to neglect, heritage blending and other changes. Many families have traditions rooted in that Italian heritage. Based on your experience, which two traditions reflecting our heritage do you believe are most important to preserve and pass onto the…
Each 2023 La Famiglia scholarship applicant wrote a 750-1000-word essay on a topic of current interest as a major component of the application. We will feature a winning essay each month. This month’s essay was written by Brendan Elliott, recipient of the Carl T. Julio Scholarship. The essay topic was: “With each generation, elements of…
Preserving Heritage: The Importance of Homemade Italian Cuisine and Tight-Knit Family by Brendan Elliott With each passing generation, the elements of our traditional Italian heritage seem to fade away due to a lack of attention, heritage blending, and other societal changes. However, it is crucial that we preserve these traditions and pass them on to the…
There are two elements in my life that continue to keep me going, no matter what hardships come my way. Those two elements are food and dance, which are both deeply rooted in Italian culture and my family’s heritage. Italian lineage has a certain beauty and purpose that brings delight to the rest of the…
Each 2023 La Famiglia scholarship applicant was required to produce a 750-to-1000-word essay on a topic of current interest as a major component of the application. We will feature a winning essay each month, and this month's essay was written by Isabella Keh. Isabella was the recipient of the Jerome and Angela Elliott Scholarship. The...
The Program is pleased to announce that scholarship awards in the amount of $38,000 are being made to the following seven outstanding young men and women:
We hope this message finds you well. We are writing to provide an important update regarding the scholarship awards that were scheduled to be announced today. First and foremost, we want to express our sincere gratitude for your overwhelming response and enthusiasm in applying for our scholarship program. We are thrilled to see such a…
