Sons of Italy New Jersey Foundation, Inc.

The Sons of Italy New Jersey Foundation, Inc., established in 1990, is the charitable and philanthropic arm of the Grand Lodge of New Jersey, Order of Sons of Italy in America. The Foundation is a public, tax-exempt organization as defined by Section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code. All contributions to the Foundation are tax deductible.

The OSIA Foundation was established as a distinct entity that, through its own projects and activities, helps persons in need and improves their lives. The Foundation enhances opportunities and experiences for high school students, contributes to the research and treatment of Cooley's Anemia and Alzheimer's disease, and supports the preservation and promotion of Italian-American culture.

The Foundation also has a tradition of supporting medical research in arthritis, strengthening communities through law enforcement support projects, and sponsoring special programs of the state and national significance.

The members of the Board of Trustees are committed to continuing the Foundation's traditions of initiating and supporting important, successful programs and projects that positively influence the lives of all Americans.

The Sons of Italy New Jersey Foundation, Inc. function as a conduit through which the local lodges can contribute their charity moneys and direct the Foundation to distribute those funds to the charities or projects, which the local lodges have designated.

Local Lodges are invited and encouraged to utilize the Leadership Society to recognize past and outgoing officers and those members having made significant efforts to the success of their respective lodges and the Grand Lodge.

If you wish to make a tax-deductible donation to the Sons of Italy, New Jersey Foundation, Inc. or become a member of OSIA please call 1-800-545-OSIA or 1-800-545-6742 for more information.

Sons of Italy New Jersey Foundation, Inc.

William Bisirri
Louis R. Santoro
Dominic Pucci
Joseph Schipsi., Jr. ~ Financial
Philip Sconyo., PE
Dr. Lawrence Ragone
James Daloisio
Salvatore Gambino., CPA
Edward Forte, Jr.
Dominic Pucci
Arthritis Chairman
Barbara Marcasciano
Alzheimer Chairwoman
James Tomasello
Pepe Piperno
Stephen Ripa
Tara Wood
Samual Ross
Vincent Spena
Louis Cappelli
Nicloa Cinalli
Michael Guggino
Joseph Marcasciano
Cooley’s Anemia Chairman

SONS OF ITALY NEW JERSEY FOUNDATION, INC.
Thomas A. Bergbauer, Jr., PE ~ President
Leonard Wood Esq., ~ Chairman

 

Purpose

The basic goal of OSIA, as conceived by its founders, is to enroll Americans of Italian descent under one banner so that the rich cultural heritage of Italy could be preserved and shared with all Americans. Another purpose of OSIA is for its membership to include all persons of Italian birth or descent (or persons married to an Italian), regardless of religious faith or political affiliation, who believe in the fundamental concept that society is based upon the principles of law and order, and who adhere to a form of government founded upon the belief in God and based upon the Constitution of the United States of America, which government rests upon the proposition that all men and women are created equal and function through the consent of the governed.

OSIA promotes charitable endeavors by raising funds to assist those less fortunate in the national or local communities. Some other purposes of the organization are to uphold the concepts of Americanism; to encourage the dissemination of Italian culture in the United States; to keep alive the spiritual attachment to the traditions of the land of our ancestors; to promote the moral; intellectual, and material well-being of our membership; to defend and uphold the prestige of the people of Italian birth or descent in America through the efforts of our National and Local Commission for Social Justice (CSJ); to encourage the active participation of our membership in the political, social, and civic life of our communities; and to initiate and organize movements for patriotic and humanitarian purposes and join in meritorious movements for such purposes which have been initiated by other organizations or groups.

SONS OF ITALY NEW JERSEY
FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED

The New Jersey Sons of Italy Foundation is proud to announce that it recently awarded $15,000 in scholarships to thirteen outstanding Italian American students. The Foundation raises money for scholarships and its charities through different fund raising activities and through the generosity of interested and concerned Italians. The Foundation constantly seeks scholarship donors to help support Italian American students in their quest of a higher education.

As in past years, the recipients are from all over the State of New Jersey and represent different filial lodges. In order to be eligible for these scholarships, the applicant must be a member of the Sons of Italy, or his/her parent(s) or grandparent(s) must be a member in good standing of a Sons of Italy Lodge in New Jersey for a minimum period of one year.

Some factors considered in the selection process include: SAT scores, GPA (Grade Point Average), Class Rank, Number of Honor and Advanced Placement Courses, Number of Extra-Curricular Activities, Degree of Difficulty of Courses, and Quality of Recommendations.

The following students received the scholarships. The names of the scholarships, their hometowns, and the lodges they represent are also listed:

Peter F. Gambino Memorial Scholarship~ $3,000.00 awarded to Matthew Leone-Zwillinger of Cherry Hill West ~ representing Cherry Hill Lodge # 2567.

Mr & Mrs Alfonso Daloisio Memorial Scholarship~$2,500.00 awarded to Andrea Casella
Of Kinksway Regional High School ~ representing Carmel Morina Lodge # 2580.

Dr. Vincenzo Sellaro Memorial Scholarship~$2,000.00 awarded to Antonio Renda of
Hunterdon Regional High School~representing Gugliemo Marconi Lodge # 2634.

Domenica Foundation Scholarship~$1,000.00 awarded to Paul Russo of Wildwood Catholic
High School ~ representing Michael Angelo Lodge 3 2343.

Louis Sweeney Memorial Scholarship ~$1,000.00 awarded to Mickey Hennessey of Bayonne High School ~ representing Rev.Dominic Del Monte Lodge # 2560.

Peter N Ripa Memorial Scholarship ~ $1,000.00 awarded to James Potts of Gateway Regional High School~ representing Pat Campitelli Lodge # 2520.

Leonard wood Memorial Scholarship ~ $1,000.00n awarded to Augustine Sarno of Haddon
Township High School ~ representing Haddon Heights Lodge #2311.

Gugliemo Marconi Mwmorial Scholarship~$1,000.00 awarded to Christine Pinto of Hammonton High School ~ representing Guiseppe Garibaldi Lodge # 1658.

Guiseppe & maria Ripa Memorial Scholarship~ $1,000.00 awarded to Michael Neill of
Cherry Hill High School East~ representing Alighieri~garibaldi Lodge# 494.

Peter F. Gambino Memorial Scholarship~ $1,000.00 awarded to Joseph Pavesi of Hammonton High School ~ representing Guiseppe Garibaldi Lodge #1658.

New Jersey SOI Foundation Dom Gerace Memorial Scholarship ~ $1,000.00 awarded to
Danielle Ciulla of South River High School ~ representing Sgt. John Basilon Lodge #2588.

New Jersey SOI Foundation Joseph E. Fay Scholarship ~ $1,000.00 awarded to Joseph
Smogard of Montgomery High School ~ representing St. Gerard Maiella Lodge #2760.

New Jersey SOI Foundation Scholarship ~$1,000.00 awarded to Amanda Schott of Pennsauken High School ~ representing Pennsauken Lodge # 2258