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its privileges
For a low price, you'll support our advocacy for men and women of Italian heritage in the United States. You'll also receive our magazine, and have access to many more perks and discounts!
34th Annual
NELA Gala
Join the Sons of Italy Foundation® (SIF) on Thursday, May 25, 2023, for the 34th Annual National Education & Leadership Awards (NELA) Gala featuring a cocktail hour, dinner, music, dancing, and more!
“Trust Your Family With Our Family”®
About us
The Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America® (OSDIA) is the largest and oldest national organization for men and women of Italian heritage in the United States. Founded in 1905 as a mutual aid society for early Italian immigrants, today OSDIA has thousands of family members located in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, making it the leading service and advocacy organization for the nation’s estimated 26 million people of Italian descent. Our missions include encouraging the study of Italian language and culture in American schools and universities; preserving Italian American traditions, culture, history and heritage; and promoting closer cultural relations between the United States and Italy.
Ways to get involved!
Ready to learn how you can help support our service and advocacy missions for Americans of Italian descent?
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Find Your Local Lodge
OSDIA has hundreds of lodges located nationwide. Lodges meet regularly for social and community-oriented activities. Dues vary according to individual lodges.
Use the map below to find local lodges as well as Grand Lodges (state lodges).
- States in grey have local lodges.
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