Columbus Citizens Foundation

Yesterday, the town of Cuggiono in Italy unveiled this amazing mural to honor Grampa Yogi, Joe Garagiola, Frank Crespi and Jim Pisoni, four men whose families left the Cuggiono area and settled on the Hill in St. Louis, who all made it to #MLB. Pretty cool! 🇮🇹⚾️🙏❤️ #ItAintOver

If you don't know who this is, it's probably time for you to listen to "Mi Sei Scoppiato dentro il Cuore." Happy birthday Mina!

An ode to the beauty of dialects, and why keeping them alive is important also for Italian-Americans: italoamericano.org/litalia-dei-di…

Today marks the 163rd Anniversary of the Unification of Italy. #OnThisDay, we celebrate the birth of Italy as a modern nation state, which took place following the proclamation of the Kingdom of Italy on 17 March 1861. 🇮🇹 What are you going to do to celebrate? 🎉

Be sure to join us this Thursday for a stimulating fireside chat from historian Terry Golway! See you there!

It’s Howard Chandler Christy’s birthday 🥳 Creator of some of the most iconic wartime propaganda, his posters are some of the greatest created by an American designer.

😱🤯Brahim Diaz Sprint vs Jan oblak to score a long range goal 😳⚡ #shorts youtube.com/shorts/peC4Sjd… via @YouTube

It was a pleasure to be on @fox5ny today (Good Day New York) to share an Italian-inspired Thanksgiving with the iconic Rosanna Scotto.

On October 5, 2023, NYC Mayor Eric Adams presented citations to Dr. Joseph V. Scelsa, Donald T. DeCarlo, Esq. and Angelo Vivolo during the annual Italian American Heritage Celebration at Gracie Mansion in New York City.

President and Founder of the Italian American Museum Dr. Joseph V. Scelsa with New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Consul General Fabrizio Di Michele at the 79th Annual Columbus Day Parade. [Pt.1]

President and Founder of the Italian American Museum Dr. Joseph V. Scelsa with New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Consul General Fabrizio Di Michele at the 79th Annual Columbus Day Parade. [Pt.3]

12 years ago today, Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga recorded the unforgettable "The Lady Is a Tramp." Let's honor Tony's enduring legacy today by revisiting this iconic duet. His spirit lives on in every note. 🎶

Today, OSDIA celebrates Founder's Day, honoring Dr. Vincenzo Sellaro's remarkable legacy of assisting Italian immigrants to the US. Learn more about OSDIA: osdia.org/donate-osdia/

Planning for the NYC Columbus Day Parade is underway! ColumbusCitizens.org/parade We already have exciting groups confirmed and encourage your participation!

CCF wishes all the fathers and grandfathers the very best. Please enjoy this beautiful holiday weekend in NYC -- or wherever our Members and Friends of the Foundation are celebrating! Con affetto, Foundation & House Staff

CCF Members Joe DioGuardi & Michael Omboni, and special guest Joe Carvin in discussion on the US National Debt & Federal Debt Limit. we were honored to have CCF President, Chris Loiacono, and three former presidents: Marian Pardo, Louis Tallarini, and Frank Fusaro in attendance

We were pleased to host Judge George A. Grasso (Ret.) last night at the Townhouse. You can read more about him on his website: grassoforqueens.com conta.cc/3qtXojT

Join us tomorrow, June 7, for a Conversation with Judge George A. Grasso (Ret.) at CCF. Judge Grasso is formally challenging Queens District Attorney, Melinda Katz, in the Democratic primary on June 27. CCF does not endorse any candidates. Join us! ColumbusCitizens.org/Events

Daniel Runde, Senior Vice President, Project on Prosperity and Development Center for Strategic & International Studies, discusses strategic international affairs. Wednesday, June 28 at CCF ColumbusCitizens.org/Events

Join us Thursday, June 8 at 6:00PM, for a discussion on the US National Debt and the Federal Debt Limit with longtime CCF Member Hon. Joseph J. DioGuardi. ColumbusCitizens.org/Events