Italian Language Foundation

Are you looking for a unique and meaningful gift for your father, grandfather, or other special man in your life this Father's Day?

The Italian Language Foundation is offering you the chance to sponsor a student or teacher of Italian in honor of, or in memory of, a special man in your life. On June 23rd and June 24TH, a special video presentation will be made that will illustrate the impact of your special gift. If you do not receive our emails, please email [email protected] to request information.

Your gift is fully tax deductible, and will help to support Italian language education nationally. And as an added bonus, the first five individuals to donate $250 or more will receive a free gift of the outstanding Lou Malnati's Pizza shipped to their door!

Please give the gift of Italian education in the name of your special Dad, Grandpa, Uncle, Mentor, Friend, etc. Grazie mille!

SAVE THE DATE! There is exciting news for all those learning and teaching Italian, and everyone with a passion for Italian culture and language! 🇮🇹

On June 23rd and June 24th, 2026, The Italian Language Foundation will host its first online event featuring video testimonials by students and teachers of Italian, as well as advocates, and members of the Emerging Leaders Council. Please join us for a moving and memorable tribute to the work of The Italian Language Foundation since 2008.

A link will be included in the email message you will receive on June 23rd and 24th. If you do not receive our emails, please email [email protected] to request information.

You will be glad that you viewed this short but impactful online presentation.
And remember that your donation to The Italian Language Foundation, a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, is fully tax deductible.

And as an added bonus, the first ten individuals to donate a College Fellowship ($1,000) will receive a free gift of the famous Lou Malnati's Deep Dish Pizza, delivered to your door!

Grazie mille!

SAVE THE DATE! There is exciting news for all those learning and teaching Italian, and everyone with a passion for Italian culture and language! 🇮🇹

On June 23rd and June 24th, 2026, The Italian Language Foundation will host its first online event featuring video testimonials by students and teachers of Italian, as well as advocates, and members of the Emerging Leaders Council.

Please join us for a moving and memorable tribute to the work of The Italian Language Foundation since 2008. And as an added bonus, the first ten individuals to donate a College Fellowship ($1,000) will receive a free gift of the famous Lou Malnati's Deep Dish Pizza, delivered to your door!

Learn more at www.ilf.org!

🇺🇸 This Memorial Day, we honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to the United States.

Did you know? During World War II, an estimated 1 to 1.5 million Americans of Italian descent served in the U.S. Armed Forces, representing roughly 10% of all American troops.

Today, we remember all who sacrificed for our country and the freedoms we cherish.

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Curious about what it's like to have dual citizenship? 🇺🇸🇮🇹 Francesca Montillo of Lazy Italian Culinary Adventures shares the benefits, from expanded mobility and career opportunities to cultural enrichment and enhanced security. In an interconnected global society, dual citizenship between these two dynamic nations is a powerful tool that offers unparalleled opportunities. Read Francesca's full blog: https://loom.ly/cp5NMlI

The Benefits of Dual Citizenship with Italy and the USA As a tour leader for Italian travel, I often have clients who join my tours who have Italian ancestry. For them, returning to Italy is like returning home, so the conversation frequently flows toward…

Italian-American author Jennifer Anton, Author Instagram boldwomanwriting's debut novel, Under the Light of the Italian Moon, was born from a deeply personal journey into her family’s past in northern Italy. What began as a search for answers became a fourteen-year exploration of love, loss, and, above all, the strength of Italian women. Set against the backdrop of two world wars and the rise of fascism, the story follows women who endured unimaginable hardship while holding their families and communities together.

Visit our blog at www.italianlanguagefoundation.org/BLOG to read more about the novel, straight from the author!

💐 This Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating the women who shape our lives with love, wisdom, and tradition.

In two heartfelt blogs for the Italian Language Foundation, Joe DiMaggio reflects on the enduring influence of his grandmother in La Cucina della Nonna, while Matthew Koopman shares a personal tribute to the women who have guided and inspired him.

Read both blogs at ItalianLanguageFoundation.org/BLOG.

Some destinations impress immediately. Bologna does something more lasting. Read Francesca Montillo's article on Lazy Italian Culinary Adventures to learn about the ideal destination for travelers who care about how food is made, why traditions endure, and what authenticity actually tastes like!

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