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August 2022 – From the Desk of Chris Pisano

From the Desk of Chris Pisano, President of the Foundation Operations Team: Each 2022 LaFamiglia scholarship applicant was required to produce a 500 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 Brendan Elliott….

August 3, 2022
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Charles (Buck) Corasaniti

Studiosi della Fondazione VI A key objective of the LIL Foundation’s La Famiglia Scholarship Program is to support the next generation of Italian-American leaders as they continue to demonstrate the contributions that continue to be made by individuals of Italian descent.  This is the sixth in a series featuring past scholarship awardees fulfilling that objective. “It’s part…

August 1, 2022
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July 2022 – From The Desk of Vince Piscopo

From The Desk of Vince Piscopo, Chairman of the Board: It is my pleasure to update the Little Italy Lodge on a few important changes and announcements regarding your Foundation. The Board of Directors met on Wednesday June 22 and made several significant appointments and decisions. The Board of Directors has voted to: Rename the…

July 1, 2022
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Brianna Collacchi

Studiosi della Fondazione V A key objective of the LIL Foundation’s La Famiglia Scholarship Program is to support the next generation of Italian-American leaders as they continue to demonstrate the contributions still being made by individuals of Italian descent.  This is the fifth in a series featuring past scholarship awardees fulfilling that objective. “Dreams do…

July 1, 2022
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June 2022 – From the Desk of Paul R. Rao PhD

From The Desk of the President of The Little Italy Scholarship Foundation Tasting Tour of Italy: A shout out to the Foundation’s Tasting Tour of Italy Team that hosted a fun and innovative celebration on Sunday April 24 held in St. Leo’s School Hall. Tim Elliott led the fundraising effort with a superb Committee including…

June 1, 2022
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Brooke Lorber

Studiosi della Fondazione IV  A key objective of the LIL Foundation’s La Famiglia Scholarship Program is to support the next generation of Italian-American leaders as they continue to demonstrate the contributions still being made by individuals of Italian descent.  This is the fourth in a series featuring past scholarship awardees fulfilling that objective. Our Foundation…

June 1, 2022
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May 2022 – From the Desk of Paul R. Rao PhD

From the Desk of Paul R. Rao PhD, President of the Scholarship Foundation The Anthony “Tony” Verdecchia Memorial Scholarship Update:  Due to the generosity of many donors, The Anthony “Tony” Verdecchia Memorial Scholarship has increased to $3,500.  This tribute scholarship will be offered during this coming academic year.  These additional dollars bring our total Scholarship…

May 2, 2022
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Note from Tony Montcalmo May 2022

Studiosi della Fondazione III We hope you have been following our series on past Little Italy Foundation La Famiglia Scholarship Recipients.  A key objective of our Program is to support the next generation of Italian-American leaders as they demonstrate the contributions still being made by individuals of Italian descent.  We see, throughout history, the names…

May 1, 2022
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Ian Hughes

Recent global events remind us of the importance of protecting our values and our way of life.  The LIL Foundation can claim a small role in helping in that protection by supporting the education of our scholarship recipients! For example, Ian Hughes, son of Celeste and William (Bill) Hughes, both loyal and hard working Lodge…

April 10, 2022
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April 2022 – From the Desk of Paul R. Rao PhD

From the Desk of Paul R. Rao Ph.D, President of the Scholarship Foundation Notification of an additional Named Scholarship for this Application Period:It is an honor and a pleasure to announce that under the leadership of Board Chair, Vince Piscopo, The Scholarship Foundation has authorized that an additional $3,000 scholarship will be offered during this…

April 1, 2022
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